What is SMS

SMS stands for short message service and is a text message which is sent to or from a mobile device, fax machine or a IP address. The SMS message must not contain any image/graphics and must no longer be 160 characters per message.

When a message is composed, the message is sent to the SMSC (Short Message Service Center) and then from there, it is sent to device specified. Before this though the SMSC must determine if the message receiver is active or not. This is done through HLR (Home Location Register).

HLR will receive a message from the SMSC and will respond stating if the receiver is active or not and where the receiver is roaming. If the respond is inactive then the SMSC will hold the message until it can be delivered. If it response comes back as active then the SMSC will attempt deliver and if succeful, it will no longer hold the message.

SMS was developed as part of GSM phase 1 standard. The first text message was thought to had been sent in 1992 and now there are over 3 billion text messages sent in Europe.

The success of SMS came much of a surprise as there was little marketing involved. With the introduction of WAP the netork providers were hoping that this would take over from SMS but this has not happened yet as SMS continues to become more and more popular.

Text messages really took off between the years 1998 - 1999 in the time of the old pay as you go BT Cellnet (O2) U tariff where it was 2p a text message this is where the craze really started off together with cheap handsets. All of a sudden that annoying text message arriveed sound was everywhere interupting your meetings, lecturers, conversations etc. When this tariff stopped SMS became a little more expensive but people could not live without it and kept texting people at a rate of sometimes 20p a minute.

SMS is not just available to mobiles but certain telephones have the ability to send text messages and so does the computer through various websites. Many of these sites offer free sign up and offer you a certain amount of free text messages a day, if you go over this you will have to pay to get anymore credits to text.

The main commercial development of SMS is ringtones. Many ringtone providers use SMS to sell their ringtones. For each ringtone they will provide a keyword in which the consumer will text to a particular number to obtain the ringtone. This is where many people will send a lot of their SMS's to believe it or not.

With the release of 3G and the upcomming 4G mobile phone technology who knows where SMS will end up in the future. Maybe email will take over, possibly MMS which is similar to SMS but it has the capabilities of taking sounds and images attached within it.

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Multifunction Messaging Server Updated
NotePage, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of PageGate version 5. PageGate is a complete wireless messaging solution that incorporates a wide variety of messaging protocols for sending messages to mobile phones, wireless devices, fax machines and pagers.

Wireless messaging communication is important in todays fast paced environment. PageGate allows critical alerts to be sent instantly to wireless devices regardless of the recipients locations. PageGate supports group messaging and preprogrammed alerts, so that with the press of a single button notification can be sent to defined groups of individuals. 

To ensure delivery even in the event of connectivity loss, PageGate version 5 supports failover options and redundant connectors. Messages that cannot be delivered to their intended recipients can be automatically redirected to a backup recipient or group, or the message can be sent to the same recipient via an alternative delivery method.

Messages can be sent into PageGate via: a Windows client, web page, email, commandline, text file, serial port, modem, wireless modem, wireless phone or the Internet.

PageGate's modular design allows users to select from eight different interfaces, allowing users to scale PageGate to meet their business needs and expand as their needs change. Interfaces can be used individually or in conjunction with each other, as PageGate can receive and process messages simultaneously from multiple sources.

PageGate supports multiple telecom carriers, multiple connectors, direct connections to paging terminals, group paging, scheduled messages, repeating messages, on-call groups, and ad hoc paging, making it ideal for demanding, high-end messaging and communication.

PageGate supports a variety of delivery methods including the following protocols: Fax, GSM-AT, SMTP, SNPP, TAP, Tone, UCP and WCTP. Messages can also be delivered out the serial port, or via the Internet and TCP/IP to another computer.

NotePage SMS and Text Messaging News
Welcome to NotePage news. If preferred this newsletter can also be viewed online at: http://www.notepage.net/newsletter-051106.htm

Realtors and RSS
Reach Customers A New Way
A large number of NotePage customers are realtors so I thought I would share this article about how Realtors are using NotePage's other software to increase communication. Daily more and more Realtors are turning to RSS as a tool to market homes for sale. The growing RSS phenomenon in the realty market makes perfect sense.

Unlike email RSS feeds have a 100% delivery rate. In addition the costs involved in creating and managing an RSS feed are insignificant when compared to the print advertising Realtors spend on each week. Imagine the amount spent each week to promote various properties in circulars and weekly newspapers, compared to the costs associated with updating and managing an RSS feed.
http://www.feedforall.com/realtors-use-rss.htm

NotePager Pro and PageGate Support Tips
Carrier Consolidation
Many carriers that have gone through buyouts in recent years are restructuring their SMS networks to take old terminals off-line and merge other host information. A good example of this would be USA Mobility, Arch, and Metrocall. USA Mobility bought out Arch who bought out Metrocall and, for a little while, it was a guessing game as to whose host information would actually get a message delivered to a device. Fortunately, USA Mobility has decided to start clearing things up a bit and most messages can now be delivered through their Arch hosts and terminals.

Group Loops
When setting up groups, try not to loop them. Let's say we have groups 1 and 2. Group 2 is in the member list of group 1. If Group 1 is in the member list of Group 2, it's going to cause a message loop that will cause issues unlike anything I've seen. I only mention this because it's something I've run into at least four times this month.

SMTP Settings
When attempting to configure SMTP based carriers and recipients, we may not have the absolute, up to date information posted on the website. If a carrier has changed their cell phone or pager domain, it may take a week or two, possibly longer, for us to find out and post the relevant changes. If a carrier's SMTP settings are in question, please contact the carrier for verification from them... and let us know about it so we can make the changes appropriate.

Zetron & PageGate
PageGate software supports a direct serial connection (TAP/TAPI) to a paging terminal (i.e. Zetron). For instructions about setting up PageGate with a paging terminal, please refer to NotePage's Forum at Brief list of paging terminals at http://www.alphapagingsoftware.com/terminalmanufacturers.html

NotePage Blog
Read the latest industry news on NotePage's daily cellular blog.
http://www.notepage.net/blog.htm or grab the feed at http://www.notepage.net/blog-feed.xml .

Need Answers Fast?
NotePage has worked hard to develop a comprehensive support section, with many of the carriers TAP, SNPP, WCTP and SMTP settings. The support section also includes a robust forum, conduct keyword searches to find answers to common questions in seconds.
http://www.notepage.net/support.htm

Thank you
We'd like to thank you for your continued support. It is through customer support and your suggestions that we've been able to continually improve the NotePage product line.

Thank you for your continued support!
NotePage sales team

Streamline Solutions uses PageGate to facilitate alarm conditions.
Communications Facilities, Inc. (CFI), a Streamline Solution's customer, uses Zetron Sentrimax to monitor alarm points at a variety of communication sites, including federal agencies and wireless towers. The alarm conditions indicate a range of items from power failures to temperature alerts.

Streamline Solutions, LLC. was able to optimize CFI's communications and increase response times by installing PageGate with the GetSerial Interface. The added functionality of PageGate means that designated Communications Facilities, Inc. staff receive detailed text messages about each alarm condition.

Increase Functionality for Minor Expense

The Bat! Integrates with NotePager Pro
NotePage, Inc., a leader in the wireless messaging software industry, announces software integration with RitLabs. NotePage's NotePager Pro, text messaging software now integrates with RITlab's The Bat!, email client software. Using NotePager Pro in conjunction with The Bat! allows users to receive critical email alerts on their mobile devices that come into their email mailbox.

Using filters within The Bat! users define parameters, that determine which messages should be passed to NotePager Pro. NotePager Pro then quickly sends the contents of the email message to the designated cell phone or pager.

Users no longer have to sit at their computer waiting for urgent emails. They can work remotely while still having the ability to quickly respond to critical issues received via email. Using NotePager Pro and TheBat! users can now receive alerts on a large variety of pagers, SMS phones, and other devices.

AT&T Uses NotePage's Technology to Assist Blood Centers
AT&T Wireless is funding a text-messaging pilot for six months to help the Blood Center target type O blood donors - a blood type that is in the greatest demand. Type O blood is considered the "universal donor" and can be transfused into any patient in an emergency.

Kiwi Syslog Daemon monitors networks and NotePager Pro sends alerts to cell phones and pagers about system problems.
- NotePage, Inc., a leader in the wireless messaging software industry, announces software integration with Kiwi Enterprises. NotePage's NotePager Pro, text messaging software, integrates with Kiwi Enterprises' Kiwi Syslog Daemon, network management software. Using NotePager Pro in combination with Kiwi Syslog adds another level of notification to network management.

PageGate Integrates With Orion Network Performance Monitor
Receive instant alerts on pagers and cell phones about network status.

Personal Stock Monitor Gold Integrates with NotePager Pro
DTLink Software is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Personal Stock Monitor Gold 5.2, a live stock ticker tape, multi-currency portfolio manager and advanced research assistant for individual investors.

NotePager Pro Nominated for the 2003 Shareware Industry Awards "Best Business Application or Utility"
NotePager Pro leverages the power of the Internet to send text messages to mobile phones and pagers.

Send SMS Anywere, Anytime to Anyone
NotePager Pro leverages the power of the Internet to send SMS and text messages to mobile phones and pagers. NotePager Pro is carrier and device independent. This means it will send to any carrier, phone, pager or wireless enabled PIM. In a cost saving measure, many telecom carriers are expanding their use of the Internet as a means of accepting messages. NotePager Pro takes advantage of these new capabilities by supporting all of the latest Internet messaging protocols: SNPP, WCTP, and SMTP.

Wireless Gateway Now Uses the Internet
PageGate is a complete text and SMS messaging solution that incorporates the latest protocols for sending messages via the Internet to pagers, mobile phones and other wireless devices. By using the Internet as a means of accepting messages, wireless carriers are now able to save significant telecommunication charges. PageGate takes advantage of these new capabilities by supporting all the latest Internet messaging protocols: SNPP, WCTP, and SMTP.

Know When You Are Losing Money! Instant Notification of Web Failure
The combined Internet Services Monitor and NotePager Pro solution monitors multiple servers on the web and notifies system administrators of any critical failures. Administrators can now respond immediately, correcting any problems, minimizing and preventing any down time. As reliance on the Internet grows, administrators now can be immediately aware of any system failures.

Reaching Out to Carriers
NotePage, Inc. a leading provider of alphanumeric paging and wireless messaging software solutions, is reaching out to paging and cellular providers through a new innovative program. Carriers and wireless resellers have long struggled with how to provide a complete solution, without incurring support expenses. Through a new program designed specifically for paging carriers, NotePage may have found just the solution.

Trigger SMS Messages From Business And Data Events
Instead of you sitting in front of a computer screen waiting for something to happen, your computer can now send SMS messages to mobile phones or pagers in response to business or data eventsThis helps you react to market changes at Internet speed, saving you time and money and helping you fulfil service level obligations (and frees you from sitting at a desk).

Paging Package Does It All!
NotePage, Inc. has introduced NotePager Pro version 2, a full featured paging application for Windows that sends individual, group, pre-programmed, and scheduled messages to pagers, mobile phones, and other wireless devices.

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