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    Sending SMS

    Hi,

    I want to send SMS on a mobile device through VB. Is this possible, if yes, how ??

    Thanx

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    To send to a mobile device from VB the only way I could find was to do it using an e-mail to sms service.

    You might want to checkout the following URL for free and pay routes to doing this (The pay list is at the bottom.)

    http://www.cellular.co.za/email_to_sms_gateways.htm

    I ended up going down the pay route (worked out at about 3p per message) because I couldn't get any of the free routes to work.

    In the end I settled with

    http://www.clickatell.com/brochure/index.php

    Hope this helps

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    SMS

    2 types of programmers. Cool ones and cooler ones.

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    Talking Ever heard of a cell modem????

    Hi I have worked with this unit many times, Its called a "Cell Modem" it uses its own sim card and has every function a cell phone has and more!!!.you connect it to your comm port and then use VB to send commands to it, it can be a bit tricky at times to program but it is very useful!! Give Siemans a call the sell them.

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    I am using internet through Local Area Network. Will this work in LAN. What settings I have to made for this purpose.

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    most sms support regular email anyway..

    for example.. i work at verizon wireless... and you can send a text message to any verizon cell phone (that supports text messages of course) by emailing mobilenumber@vtext.com

    i think most large carriers are like this now

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    use an SMSC and serial communication
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    go to www.neocomit.com.au
    They sell a package which includes an SMS modem and a SMS dll.
    Heaps easy to send SMS from VB programs.

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