What does SMS access mean?

Comparison of SMS access methods

Enterprises must choose an SMS access method to carry out SMS services. Currently, the main SMS access methods that can be selected include the following:

1) Private line access to the operator's SMS gateway (SMS center)

Enterprises directly access the mobile operator's network through their own servers. The operator has certain requirements for equipment and services. The business must undergo a comprehensive evaluation by the operator. If the enterprise user involves multiple operator networks (such as China Mobile and China Unicom), they need to access separately. The price of the server is usually more expensive, so this method is more suitable for very large Enterprise, it is not suitable for general small and medium-sized enterprises.

2) Virtual operator access

The enterprise only acts as a customer and uses the client software or secondary development interface provided by the virtual operator to send short messages. The advantage of this is that equipment investment is relatively small. However, there are inevitable problems that depend on virtual operators. The business content and service quality will be restricted, making it inconvenient to carry out your own characteristic business. Moreover, all information must be transferred through the service provider, and the security of enterprise information will be compromised. To ensure that you have to pay SMS rates to the service provider, it is difficult to reduce operating costs.

3) Mobile phone or GSMMODEM wireless access

This method is that the application uses the mobile phone or GSMMODEM to send short messages through the serial port