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Ask HN: SMS Gateway free alternative ? I'm tired of replying 'Read' + ($0.10)..
When I send a SMS via their gateway (number@provider.com), they ask me to reply "Read" and then, they are charging me 0.10$ for sending a SMS .. but when someone send me a SMS via their cellphone, I can see the text without replying "Read".
Is there any kind of web services that allows to send a SMS directly (so I don't have to reply "Read" everytime) ?
- otoburb 17y agoThis service and policy is carrier-specific. I assume you are referring to a North American carrier because most providers around the world (except N. American operators) charge the txt message senders and not receivers. The type of web service you refer to can only be supplied by the carrier. Usually, carriers prefer that you pay them to create a new shortcode and connect directly via SMPP to their SMSC gateway if you want to send large volumes of text messages. Otherwise, you're out of luck unless you have a data cable, convert your phone into a modem and find specific software pertinent to your device that allows you to control the device SMS client. Good luck.
- bobgratton 17y agoI see, thanks for all the information.