SMS Over HTTP

What is SMS Over HTTP

SMS over HTTP (Short Message Service over Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a protocol that allows sending and receiving text messages over the internet using the HTTP protocol. It enables communication between web applications and mobile devices through SMS messages.

The basic idea behind SMS over HTTP is that web applications can use HTTP requests to send SMS messages to a mobile phone. The message is sent to a gateway, which then routes the message to the intended recipient. When the recipient replies to the message, the gateway sends the response back to the web application as an HTTP request.

Advantages of SMS Over HTTP

Scalability

Can send messages to thousands of recipients.

Two-way communication

Enables real-time conversations.

Automation

Integration with automated systems saves time.

Cost-effective

Cheaper than traditional SMS messaging.

How it works?

SMS over HTTP allows web applications to send SMS messages to mobile phones using the HTTP protocol. When a web application sends an HTTP request to an SMS gateway API, the gateway processes the request and sends the message to the recipient’s mobile phone via an SMS aggregator or mobile network operator. The recipient then receives the message on their phone.

SMS over HTTP enables businesses to communicate with their customers in real time, with convenient two-way communication and automated messaging capabilities.

Here are some features of SMS over HTTP

API integration: An API that can be easily integrated into web applications to send SMS messages over HTTP.

Automation: Can be integrated with automated systems to send messages automatically based on certain triggers or events.

Customization: Messages can be customized with variables such as recipient name, account balance, or order number.

Delivery reports: Provides delivery reports to track the status of sent messages, including whether they were delivered or failed.

Sender ID: Allows for customized sender IDs, so messages can be sent from a brand name instead of a phone number.

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