Re: Re: Sending SMS with Rails?

Steven Smith
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 06:21:24 -0000

Is there a SimpleWire dev kit for Ruby?  I saw Java, PHP, etc. on
their site but didn''t notice one for Ruby.

Thanks.

On Dec 17, 2005, at 11:33 PM, Lon Baker wrote:

> I rolled out SMS via a gateway provider. In my case,
> Simplewire.com, which does have a cost.
>
> The reasons I chose a gateway provider:
>
> I can''t count on the users providing detailed information, such as
> which network they are using.
(12223334444-OTpzqLSitTUenWKkSdGoCVaTQe2KTcn/@public.gmane.org).
> Also I am sending internationally in some cases.
>
>  My users wanted more detail on delivery. Which I can get using the
> gateway provider, saving the "ticket" and querying for
confirmation
> with the gateway.
>
> I considered using the e-mail method, where a user chooses their
> network. But with number portability hitting the US, it will cause
> too many issues down the road with users not updating their network
> settings.
>
> Another option, which I have not tested thoroughly, is to piggy
> back on the AIM network, which can send SMS messages now. Though I
> am not certain what their policy is regarding automated use, and
> certainly any  significant volume of messages will  trigger a red
> flag.
>
> The trick with SMS gateways is that you purchase a number of
> "credits". Each message will cost 1 or more credits, depending on
> the network the message is destined for.
>
> You can buy credits in bulk, for example Simplewire''s rates start
at:
>
> 1,000 Message Credits for $57 USD
> 5.7 ¢ / Credit
>
> 10,000 Message Credits for $450 USD
> 4.5 ¢ / Credit
>
> 50,000 Message Credits for $2100 USD
> 4.2 ¢ / Credit
>
> In the U.S., the credits per message range from 1 to 4 credits. I
> am negotiating for lower rates for an upcoming service, hoping to
> get the rate down to 2.5¢ per credit.
>
> Another option is to setup your own gateway using something like
> Kannel.org or SMSTools. You then need to pay fees to connect to SMS
> network in some manner, direct, GSM modem or mobile phone.
>
> Sorry if this is a bit disorganized, I just finished doing research
> in this area.
>
> --
> Lon Baker
> http://www.speedymac.com
> AIM: spdemac