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.

 

[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