How to Integrate Sending SMS Text Messages into Software?

Question

I am writing a little applet and I want it to have the ability to send SMS text messages to a predefined phone number. What would be the best way to integrate this functionality into my program? Would I use a website or download an applet that facilitates sending SMS text messages via the internet?

Answer 1

I doubt you'll be able to do this for free as someone will have to cover the cost of sending the SMS itself. You can do it by attaching your mobile phone to your pc and using software like the following:

http://www.ozekisms.com/

but that might be quite costly as you'll be charged for every text message that gets sent at your standard operator's tarrif, and you won't be able to integrate the software into your application.

The other way to do it is to use the API of a service that already exists (like the one at http://www.txtlocal.co.uk/sms-api.php) and send your messages through them. I'm not sure if that's a free service or not but it's worth looking into.

Best of luck and if you manage to get it for free please let me know how, I'd like to use it myself!