Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

Variable

Value

Description

 

 

Optional, specifies which

 

 

number base the SMSC is using

 

 

for the message ID numbers in

 

 

the corresponding

 

 

submit_sm_resp and

 

 

deliver_sm PDUs. This is

 

 

required to make delivery reports

 

 

(DLR) work on SMSC that

 

 

behave differently. The number

 

 

is a combined set of bit 1 and bit

 

 

2 that indicate as follows: bit 1:

 

 

type for submit_sm_resp, bit

 

 

2: type for deliver_sm. If the

 

 

bit is set then the value is in hex

 

 

otherwise in decimal number

 

 

base. Which means the following

 

 

combinations are possible and

 

 

valid: 0x00 deliver_sm

 

 

decimal, submit_sm_resp

 

 

decimal; 0x01 deliver_sm

 

 

decimal, submit_sm_resp hex;

 

 

0x02 deliver_sm hex,

 

 

submit_sm_resp decimal;

 

 

0x03 deliver_sm hex,

 

 

submit_sm_resp hex. In

 

 

accordance to the SMPP v3.4

 

 

specs the default will be a C

 

 

string literal if no of the above

 

 

values is explicitly indicated

msg-id-type

number

using the config directive.

 

 

Defines which character

 

 

encoding is used for this specific

 

 

smsc link. Uses iconv()

 

 

routines to convert from and to

 

 

that specific character set

 

 

encoding. See your local

 

 

iconv_open(3) manual page for

 

 

the supported character

 

 

encodings and the type strings

 

 

that should be presented for this

alt-charset

string

directive.

Sema Group SMS2000 OIS 4.0 and 5.0

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WAP and SMS gateway specifications

Nokia has long been a pivotal player in the telecommunications industry, and its contributions to mobile communication technology are numerous. Among these contributions, the Nokia WAP and SMS Gateway stand out as essential elements in enabling mobile internet access and messaging services in the early days of wireless communication.

The Nokia WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) gateway was introduced to facilitate mobile access to the internet and to allow users to interact with web services through their mobile devices. Built on a client-server architecture, the WAP gateway acted as a bridge between the mobile network and the internet, translating traditional web content into a format that mobile devices could effectively render. This conversion was crucial, given the limitations of early mobile devices regarding screen size, processing power, and network bandwidth.

One of the main features of the Nokia WAP gateway was its ability to provide users with real-time access to information such as weather updates, news, and stock prices. By using a lightweight markup language called WML (Wireless Markup Language), the gateway allowed developers to create mobile-friendly websites that could be accessed via WAP-enabled devices. This marked a significant step toward the mobile internet we know today, creating a new realm of possibilities for developers and users alike.

Another critical aspect of Nokia's offering was the SMS (Short Message Service) gateway. The SMS gateway provided a robust platform for sending and receiving text messages across various mobile networks. It enabled seamless communication between devices, regardless of the underlying technology. This feature made SMS a popular choice for both personal communication and business applications, such as marketing campaigns and customer service notifications.

The Nokia SMS gateway utilized established protocols, such as SMPP (Short Message Peer-to-Peer), to ensure reliable message delivery and efficient interaction between SMS applications and mobile networks. Its characteristics included scalability, allowing service providers to handle large volumes of messages, and flexibility to integrate with existing applications and systems.

In summary, the Nokia WAP and SMS gateway played a vital role in the evolution of mobile communication. With features that enabled mobile internet access and streamlined messaging capabilities, these technologies laid the groundwork for the mobile-centric world we live in today. Their legacy continues to influence mobile application development and the broader telecommunications landscape. As the industry progresses, the innovations introduced by Nokia serve as a reminder of the foundational technologies that paved the way for modern mobile experiences.