SMS Transports

ActiveSMS supports four different methods for sending and receiving SMS text messages.

ActiveSMS Advanced supports up to 8 transports simultaneously, each individually configurable.
ActiveSMS  Professional supports 2 transports (1 Outgoing and 1 Incoming).
ActiveSMS Basic supports 1 transport (Outgoing Only).

GSM Modem

ActiveSMS can send and receive SMS messages using a GSM Modem connected to a RS232 communication port on the PC.

System Requirements :
GSM Modem
Serial Cable
Spare RS232 Port
Valid SIM Card

Per Message Cost :
Sending - Normal rate charge by network
Receiving - Free

Compatible Devices :
Any GSM Devices that complies with GSM 07.05

Recommended Device:
Maestro GSM20
Burnside Telecom T350
WaveCom FastTrack M120
Other devices...

GSM Handset

ActiveSMS can send and receive SMS messages using a Standard Mobile Phone connected to a RS232 communication port on the PC.

System Requirements :
GSM Handset with Built-in-Modem
Serial Data Cable
Spare RS232 Port
Valid SIM Card

Per Message Cost :
Sending - Normal rate charge by network
Receiving - Free

Compatible Devices :
Any Mobile Handset that complies with GSM 07.05

Recommended Devices:
Ericsson K700i with DRS-11 cable
Nokia 6310i with DLR-3 cable
Other devices...

Internet Gateway (HTTP)

ActiveSMS can send SMS messages using the Intellisoftware Internet to SMS Gateway.

System Requirements :
Internet Connection

Per Message Cost :
Sending - see gateway prices
Receiving - N/A

TAP Protocol

ActiveSMS can send SMS messages using a Standard Data Modem and Phone Line. A dial-up connection is made to a SMS Message Centre and messages sent using the TAP Protocol.

System Requirements :
Standard Data Modem
Connection to Telephone Landline

Per Message Cost :
Sending - Cost of the phone call
Receiving - N/A

Compatible Devices :
Any Standard Data Modem

Dial-up Numbers :
Click here for a list of TAP dial-up numbers.

Multiple Transports

ActiveSMS Professional and Advanced support the configuration of multiple transports.

Each transport can be configured to use a GSM Modem, Handset, HTTP or the TAP Protocol.

For each Transport you can select SMS IN Only, OUT Only or Both directions.

NOTE: The HTTP and TAP Protocols support SMS OUT Only.