SMS Termination Explained
This is a quick start blog post on SMS termination, explained in a few paragraphs.
SMS termination refers to the delivery of an SMS (Short Message Service) message either from one mobile user to another (P2P) or from an application to a mobile phone also known as A2P. It signifies that the message was delivered to a mobile phone user.
The main protocol used by SMS termination providers, aggregators and mobile network operators is called SMPP Protocol which stands for Short Message Peer-to-Peer (SMPP).
SMS Termination Example
It is very common now a days to receive an SMS with a pin code when registration on a mobile app like Whatsapp or Facebook, this is quick example of SMS Termination.
A company like Facebook uses an API (Application Programming Interface) within its app that sends the phone number to the backend servers that send the message to the telecom network operator you’re with via SMPP protocol.
SMS Aggregation
SMS aggregation refers to the buying SMS route from MNO (Mobile Network Operator) and selling it to a customer (like Facebook) at higher cost.
In order to start SMS termination aggregation, you must have an SMS Gateway.
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