Chapter 5. Setting up a SMS Gateway

<alt-dcs>alt-dcs</alt-dcs> </dcs>

<pid>pid</pid>

<statusrequest> <dlr-mask>dlr-mask</dlr-mask> <dlr-url>dlr-url</dlr-url>

</statusrequest>

<from>

<user>username</user>

<username>username</username>

<pass>password</pass>

<password>password</password>

<account>account</account>

</from> <to>smsc-id</to> <from>smsc-id</from> <to>service-name</to>

</submit>

</message>

There could be several da entries for sendsms-userto enable multi-recipient messages. da doesn’t make sence in sms-service.

ud

Note: Davi: I still have to test binary and unicode <ud> content

udh is the same format as X-Kannel-UDH. Example: <udh>06050415820000</udh>.

On kannel->application, from is the smsc-idthat message arrives and to is the service name.

On application->kannel, from contains the credentials ( user/username, pass/password and account and to corresponds to the smsc-idto submit the message.

user and username are equivalent and only one of them should be used. (same for pass and password.

When application POST in kannel, as in GET, only user, pass and da are required. Everything else is optional. (oa could be needed too is there’s no default-senderor forced-sender.

Warning

This is experimental code. XML format could and should change to fully met IETF’s sms-xml standard (yet in draft) and additional tags needed by kannel should be pondered.

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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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