[Wolves] SMS messages

[Kevanf1]

The instant messenger option is probably not suitable then.  I'll
check it out with LICQ though.

As I've stated in another post, it's been a few years since I used
instant messengers.  It's no doubt a more viable way of communicating
if you are on permanent BB - I used it on the permanent Uni network.


On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 15:15:16 +0100, Gary <gary at leamore.net> wrote:
> Im just testing it to start with, but it is going to be integrated into a
> commercial website. I'm hoping to get it to receive mms pictures too, but
> that's for the future.
> 
> I think gnokii should be able to do everything I want for the time being -
> It's a shame I gave away my data cable several months ago, now I'm going to
> have to buy a new one :(
> 
> Thanks for the help.
> 
> Gary
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wolves-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk
> [mailto:wolves-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Kevanf1
> Sent: 28 October 2004 14:04
> To: Wolverhampton Linux User Group
> Subject: Re: [Wolves] SMS messages
> 
> Is this for commercial texting or private use?
> 
> If it's private then the instant messengers 'used' to be capable of sending
> SMS for free.  Or, at least I used ICQ quite regularly so I imagine LICQ
> would be able to do the same.
> 
> On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 10:30:37 +0100, Jon Farmer <jonfarmer at enta.net> wrote:
> > Andy Wootton wrote:
> >
> > > There are SMS Gateways available as a service on the Net. I looked
> > > at a consumer version where you bought a batch of messages in
> > > advance then called off your messages against that. I believe there
> > > was a call (RPC?) interface and a commercial service with other
> > > payment options. The messages started off at about 10p and got cheaper
> with volume.
> >
> > If you stick a Orange sim in a nokia phone with gnokii you can have
> > 3000 MO SMS a month for £20. See
> >
> > http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/all_plans
> >
> >
> >
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