The first intelligent Iranian SMS system
Definition
Short message service (SMS) is a globally
accepted wireless service that enables the transmission of alphanumeric
messages between mobile subscribers and external systems such as
electronic mail, paging, and voice-mail systems.
Benefits of SMS
The
benefits of SMS to subscribers center around convenience, flexibility,
and seamless integration of messaging services and data access. From
this perspective, the primary benefit is the ability to use the handset
as an extension of the computer. SMS also eliminates the need for
separate devices for messaging because services can be integrated into a
single wireless device—the mobile terminal. These benefits normally
depend on the applications and include the following :
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| Net SMS (Farsi version) |
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| SMS Com (English version) |
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| SMS Com (Farsi version) |
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- Delivery of notifications and alerts
- Guaranteed message delivery
- Reliable, low-cost communication mechanism for concise information
- Ability to screen messages and return calls in a selective way
- Increased subscriber productivity
More sophisticated functionality :
- Delivery of messages to multiple subscribers at a time
- Ability to receive diverse information
- E-mail generation
- Creation of user groups
- Integration with other data and Internet-based applications
The benefits of SMS to the service provider are as follows:
- Ability to increment average revenue per user (due to increased number of calls on wireless and wire line networks by leveraging the notification capabilities of SMS)
- An alternative to alphanumeric paging services, which may replace or complement an existing paging offer
- Ability to enable wireless data access for corporate users
- New revenue streams resulting from addition of value-added services such as e-mail, voice mail, fax, and Web-based application integration, reminder service, stock and currency quotes, and airline schedules
- Provision of key administrative services such as advice of charge, over-the-air downloading, and over-the-air service provisioning
- Protection of important network resources (such as voice channels), due to SMS’ sparing use of the control and traffic channels
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