Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

text/html

Tags are removed, rest is chopped to fit an SMS

 

message.

text/vnd.wap.wml

Processed like HTML.

text/xml

Processed as a POST-XML. See XML Post

application/octet-stream

The body will be transmitted as the SMS message,

 

as 8-bit data. This can be avoided by setting

 

assume-plain-textvariable on for the

 

SMS-service.

Extended headers

Kannel uses and accepts several X-Kannel headers to be used with SMS-services.

Table 5-8. X-Kannel Headers

 

SMSPush equivalent

X-Kannel Header

username

X-Kannel-Username

password

X-Kannel-Password

from

X-Kannel-From

to

X-Kannel-To

text

request body

charset

charset as in Content-Type: text/html;

 

charset=ISO-8859-1

udh

X-Kannel-UDH

smsc

X-Kannel-SMSC

flash

X-Kannel-Flash(deprecated, see

 

X-Kannel-MClass

mclass

X-Kannel-MClass

mwi

X-Kannel-MWI

coding

X-Kannel-Coding. If unset, defaults to 1 (7 bits)

 

if Content-Type is text/plain , text/html

 

or text/vnd.wap.wml. On

 

application/octet-stream, defaults to 8 bits

 

(2). All other Content-Typevalues are rejected.

validity

X-Kannel-Validity

deferred

X-Kannel-Deferred

dlrmask

X-Kannel-DLR-Mask

dlrurl

X-Kannel-DLR-Url

account

X-Kannel-Account

pid

X-Kannel-PID

alt-dcs

X-Kannel-Alt-DCS

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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.
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