SMS Messages

[SmallTime]

Just bouncing this around.

I'm in the throws of re-developing a database I wrote 11 years ago and want to take the opportunity to add some additional functionality. One of the changes I'd like to add is the ability to send SMS messages to users.

I haven't started anything yet, it's just a thought at this stage. I was just wondering if anyone's done this and ideas on where to start?

Of course, I have the users personal (contact) data but have no idea how to go about sending an SMS's.

All thoughts welcomed.

Have a nice weekend
SmallTime

 

[JANR]

Google turned up some sites for you:http://www.google.no/search?source=ig&hl=no&rlz=1G1ACAW_NONO328&q=sms+in+access&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=

I myself have this functionallity, but like all such solution comes a at price. I don't think there are any free solutions for this. I my db I'v signup with a provider and uses their Gateway API to send out SMS, I'm being charged a mountly fee for this service.

The code I use is a simple, just parse a XML string and send it to the provider's Gateway.

JR

 

[NigelShaw]

Hi

Any easy and simple solution.

Set up an account at TextMagic ( you have to buy credits though )

Simply email the SMS to your users. I made a simple settings page and SMS page that I'll post tonight but in essence, if-

074663865433@textmagic.co.uk was emailed, the mobile number gets a text message.

Easy

Cheers


Nigel

 

[SmallTime]

Thanks guys,

Looks like a third party solution might well be the painless answer.

I'll be taking a closer look tonight to see there's an interface with something like skype (might be useful) I've got about 2000 daily users so might be able to do a deal with a service provider. You never know.

I'll keep you posted on how things progress.

SmallTime