Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

Variable

Value

Description

 

 

A list of phone number prefixes

 

 

of the receiver number which are

 

 

accepted to be received by this

 

 

service. This may be used to

 

 

allow only inbound SMS to

 

 

certain shortcut numbers to be

allowed-receiver-prefix

prefix-list

allowed to this service.

 

 

A list of phone number prefixes

 

 

of the receiver number which are

 

 

NOT accepted to be sent through

denied-receiver-prefix

prefix-list

this SMSC.

 

 

Catch keyword regardless of

catch-all

bool

’%s’ parameters in pattern.

 

 

Used only with POST. If set to

 

 

true, number of the handset is

send-sender

bool

set, otherwise not.

 

 

Used only with POST. Remove

 

 

matched keyword from message

strip-keyword

bool

text before sending it onward.

 

 

This number is set as sender.

 

 

Most SMS centers ignore this,

 

 

and use their fixed number

 

 

instead. This option overrides all

faked-sender

phone-number

other sender setting methods.

 

 

If the message to be sent is

 

 

longer than maximum length of

 

 

an SMS it will be split into

 

 

several parts. max-messages

 

 

lets you specify a maximum

 

 

number of individual SMS

 

 

messages that can be used. If

 

 

max-messagesis set to 0, no

 

 

reply is sent, except for error

max-messages

number

messages.

 

 

Request reply can include

 

 

special X-Kannel headers but

 

 

these are only accepted if this

 

 

variable is set to true. See

accept-x-kannel-headers

bool

Extended headers.

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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.