[arbos]

I'm interested in setting up my own SMS server allowing people to send SMS messages through a website. I know that this is nothing new...I am not trying to re-invent the wheel. It is more of a personal project. I have both a unix based server and windows server. I want SMS messaging capabilities.

I know there are some bright people in here that could give me an answer. Also just out curiousity....How does one obtain there own SMS messaging number. I've heard that setting one up could cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Thanks

[thriller]

I think that you need to first setup a PBX in your house, there is software out there where it can be done using Linux. that's as far as i know

[ScOObydoo]

Originally Posted by thriller

I think that you need to first setup a PBX in your house, there is software out there where it can be done using Linux. that's as far as i know

No idea what a PBX would do to help sending SMS messages....

What you need is access to an SMS gateway, there are many firms out there that offer this. Most communication between servers and gateways nowadays is done with XML. Here is an example of a firm that offers your own shortcode.

http://www.quios.com/q700_intro.html

I run several SMS services in Europe and own a few shortcodes, in Europe reversed billing is much larger than in the US, much more money to be made too :D