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So, I have an application that sends alerts via email and 'sms', and to save costs for some sms messages, I use the cell provider's email address w/ the user's

So, I have an application that sends alerts via email and 'sms', and to save costs for some sms messages, I use the cell provider's email address w/ the user's phone number. These alerts can go to a user and/or a user's supervisor(s). Additionally, the content of the message is dynamic. This service would be very easy to add as a config option and let non-technical coworkers test the application for accuracy. Also, I will know that SMTP is actually working. Otherwise, I need to write the code and a UI for the non-technical coworker, and a way to store it. I have other things I need to work on.

brazzledazzle 9y ago
Not sure what you're alerting for so maybe it doesn't matter but I just wanted to warn you about using sms mail gateways. Most of the time the email gateways work (with varying delays) but I've seen every major provider fail or take days to deliver when I needed it the most.
- amigoingtodie 9y ago
  I know. We use Twilio for the 'important' alerts and the gateways for 'nice to have'. But, as you said, it can be iffy, so that is why I want to know if the issue is with stuff I control, or them. So, at least I know it is being sent and my logic is solid.
  - brazzledazzle 9y ago
    That’s a smart way to do it.
    - amigoingtodie 9y ago
      Thanks.