SMS with php

fernandodonster

Is it possible to send sms with php? What are the requirements? could u help me?

unknown_shinoda

This is my list for SMS and PHP

SMStools - runs in LINUX
GSM Modem or GSM Phone
PHP Script for sending...

That's It

lovesirius12

and what is the php script for sending sms?

unknown_shinoda

Okay sorry i didn't elaborate it more.

SMS tools is sending a text file which has its on format like this:

/-------------------------/

TO:63000000000

your message here

/-------------------------/

There was a folder designated by SMSTOOLS you must do is to populate the directory with the text format above. It accept any filenames.

Okay let's goto to the PHP Script

As i said it only send text file so the only thing to do is create a php script that will generate or create a text with the following format. Simple!

If you want to add more features it's up to you!

note: please visit smstools it is a great software and it's free!

MarkR

There are many SMS providers out there who provide a http or email to SMS gateway which you can use programmatically from PHP. I use Clickatell but do not endorse them in any way.

These will be easier and cheaper than plugging in a mobile phone to your server. SMS providers typically charge similar or LESS than buying a normal mobile contract.

The only case for plugging a mobile or modem into your server is to send alerts of system failures to an operator, as in that case the internet connection might be down.

Mark

unknown_shinoda

Yes I think you had a point but in my case we have clients that sends thousands of sms everyday and its to much expensive if i will use CLICKATELL. Coz here in the PHilippines we have a unlimited text or sms here so we can send any amount of sms but the downside is GSM modem is too slow, unlike VAS. GSM modem sends 10 sms per minute.