Send SMS from Access database.

[raghuprabhu]

Hi All,


How do you Send SMS from Access database? I received a SMS from my dentist and the receptionist told me that the database sent it. I was wondering how it is done.

Raghu Prabhu

 

[Trevor G]

You would need third party software to do this. You can google and read many links, but here is one to start you off.

http://www.smsco.it/en/sms_tutorials/sms_from_access.jsp

And another one

http://www.ehow.com/how_7496184_send-sms-using-ms-access.html

 

[Galaxiom]

I have not tried it yet but I was looking at Microsoft's SMS Sender.
It connects a PC to a mobile phone and can be driven with the commandline.

You can run the commandline with ShellExecute.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5552

It only works with 32 bit Windows OS but can be run in XP mode on Windows 7 or Vista.

 

[Abdul Ghaffar Memon]

Asslam-O-Alekum
I am New User here

 

[arnelgp]

do you have same question about sms.

you must have subscription to your
mobile service provider to get this feature.

you will connect to the provider's API using
http/https protocol.

consult your subscriber as to how to obtain
this service. they will give you the password
and other pertinent info regarding this.

 

[Pat Hartman]

Alekum Asslam

Please use the Introduce Forum to introduce yourself and the other chat forums if you want to just talk with people. This forum is used for asking and answering questions.

Shukren

 

[isladogs]

I tried the Microsoft SMS Sender but I think they've abandoned it now.
Its certainly not easy to find and the link by Galaxiom no longer works (for me)

However, I have successfully used the SMS & Voice messaging service by Twilio.
It works very well and their documentation and support are both excellent.
You do have to pay for each SMS/Voice message but their prices are lower than most providers

Have a look at these links:

https://www.twilio.com/

https://www.twilio.com/docs/api

This link should get you started:
Using Twilio with Excel & Access

P.S. I'm not connected with Twilio in any way but haven't anything negative to say about them