Setting up a shortcode SMS service (competition etc)

Russinating · 13 Feb 2012 at 15:10

Has anyone here set up a shortcode SMS service with their company? We're looking at doing one for a competition (so one month max) and just after some advice and company recommendations.

lookitsjonno · 13 Feb 2012 at 15:24

Used txtlocal.co.uk before and recieved good service and support.

Russinating · 13 Feb 2012 at 15:41

Literally just signed up for a trial with them so that's good to know.

Ironic Namesake · 13 Feb 2012 at 15:49

What about http://aql.com/sms/

I use them for VOIP lines, not sure on their SMS service but mgiht be worth a look for you.

PistolPete · 13 Feb 2012 at 18:46

Make sure you check out the Gambling Act 2005 too.

MuvverRussia · 13 Feb 2012 at 18:56

Used http://www.migcan.com/mobile-technology/mvoy-connect/ as a UK aggregator a few years ago. They weren't bad.

Essentially (my knowledge is a little out of date - last did SMS stuff back in 2008) most aggregators will give you two (or more) connection types. I used to use either HTTP or SMPP. HTTP is easier to implement (usually it'd just be a web URL you'd need to hit to send / receive SMS) but SMPP gives a lot more throughput (which is of a concern if you need to send/receive a large number of SMS messages per second.