Knowledge Base

Sub-categories

1. Message Body
   The actual message which is to be read by the recipient.
2. Message Delivery
   All aspects relating to the delivery of MT SMS.
3. Message Submission
   The different ways through which you can send MT SMS.
4. Messaging Routes
   The different routes through which MT SMS are delivered.
5. Recipient Numbers
   The numbers that identify the recipients of MT SMS.
6. Sales Related
   All issues relating to sales/purchasing for MT SMS.
7. Subscription Services
   Ongoing services which can be controlled through mobile handsets.
8. The Originator
   The string of characters that identifies the sender of an MT SMS.

Articles

• How MT SMS works.
• The difference between content that is 'pushed' and content that is'pulled'.

How MT SMS works.

SMS uses a store and forward technology which means that messages are not sent directly from sender to recipient, but via one or more SMS Centres (SMSCs) which are operated by mobile networks.