What is Now SMS & MMS Gateway?
Now SMS & MMS Gateway is a versatile server software that enables multi-protocol SMS and MMS messaging. It functions as a message hub, mobile operator MMSC, email-to-SMS/MMS gateway, and SMPP proxy server. Supporting protocols such as SMPP, HTTP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, MM7, MM4, MM1, and GSM/3G/LTE modems, it allows simultaneous connectivity to multiple SMSC and MMSC connections.
Designed for scalability, NowSMS is affordable for development and testing while robust enough for full production mobile operator systems. Applications can interface via standard protocols or sample APIs for PHP, Java, and command line. Editions include Gateway, MMSC, Modem, Lite, and Cloud, with over 3000 installations across 125 countries.
Features
- Multi-protocol SMS & MMS Hub: Supports SMPP, HTTP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, MM7, MM4, MM1, EAIF, and GSM/3G/LTE modems.
- Mobile Operator MMSC: Full MMSC functionality with auto-provisioning, MM4 interconnection, and OMA standards.
- E-Mail to SMS/MMS Gateway: Routes emails to SMS or MMS and vice versa via SMTP and POP3.
- 2-Way SMS & MMS App Enabler: Enables applications to send and receive messages via HTTP, SMPP, MM7, Java, PHP, .NET, and command line.
- SMPP Proxy Server: Acts as an SMPP proxy for routing and protocol conversion.
- GSM Modem & Android Phone Support: Connects GSM modems and Android phones for SMS/MMS sending and receiving.
- High Performance & Scalability: Supports from single modem to multi-server clustered configurations.
- Cloud Edition: Hosted version using Android phones as gateways with web interface and API access.
Use Cases
- Mobile operators deploying an MMSC for person-to-person and application-to-person MMS.
- Service providers building SMS/MMS applications with two-way messaging capabilities.
- Corporate customers integrating SMS notifications or alerts into business systems.
- Developers testing SMS/MMS applications using multiprotocol support and sample APIs.
- Testing labs validating mobile phone MMS functionality withoperator MMSC simulation.
FAQs
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What protocols does NowSMS support?
NowSMS supports SMPP, HTTP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, MM7, MM4, MM3, MM1, EAIF, and GSM/3G/LTE modems, with simultaneous connectivity to multiple SMSC and MMSC connections. -
Can I use NowSMS with GSM modems or Android phones?
Yes, NowSMS supports GSM modems and Android phones as gateways for sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages. -
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, server software products offer a free 30-day trial download. NowSMS Cloud Edition offers a free 14-day trial. -
Does NowSMS provide APIs for developers?
Yes, NowSMS provides sample APIs for PHP, Java, VB.NET, C#.NET, ASP.NET, and command-line interfaces, along with support for standard protocols like HTTP, SMPP, and MM7. -
What editions are available?
Editions include Gateway, MMSC, Modem, Lite (single modem), and Cloud (hosted). Each is designed for different use cases from testing to full operator deployment.
