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Dangers of Internet SMS
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Posted On :
Sep-29-2010
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All you have to know when you send or receive SMS message via the Internet. Dangers that can arise in the SMS Web service.
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Do you know what are the most important things to pay attention to when sending SMS from Internet? What is it that almost everyone forgets? Read this through and you cannot be surprised when you send Web to SMS.
SMS web service allows you to send a message to mobile phone all over the world at discounted prices via mobile network. There are many SMS websites on the Internet which offer to send SMS from web. There are sites where you need to register or you can download a software if you want to send SMS. But before choosing you should take a look at the following points.
How much does it cost to send one SMS message? Are there any other costs?
The most important thing when you invest in a new technology, how much will it cost? You can find plenty of offers on the Internet. The most common is credit-based or SMS based payment. After registration you can choose from different SMS packages. You can buy credits too. In both cases, the more you buy, the less will sending one SMS would cost. Ask about other hidden costs.
How many message can be sent to a minimum, maximum during the period? Is there a time limit for the use?
When you choose an SMS service provider you need to know the minimum buying requirement and the maximum network capacity. Do not pay unnecessarily if you do not use the service. Also find out if you do not send all the SMS, will expire? Or you can use it any time? These are all important things, if you do not pay attention your already purchased SMS messages would be a waste of money.
What is the network coverage, network capacity and availability of the SMS service provider?
Restoring, not to impose a limit on the state border to your business, choose a service provider, which allows the worldwide SMS message. That is, anywhere in the world you can send SMS message. To do this, well established network is needed. Not every SMS service provider is available to send SMS messages anywhere. You also have to inquire if the network capacity allows a large number of SMS sent and about the reliability of the network. Make sure that the message will be delivered, whether the service is available at any time.
What type of messages can be sent from the Internet? Can you send bulk SMS? One way or two way SMS are allowed?
There are pages that only allows to send a message, but you can not receive. There are also websites where you can send and receive SMS messages. Before you choose find out what technical background is necessary. Do you need to buy modem or software that is able to send and receive SMS messages? Avoid the unpleasant surprise of additional costs after the purchase.
What about security issues?
What is perhaps the most overlooked is the security issues. A website can become an easy target. Attackers can easily obtain confidential data. Eg customer phone numbers, contact information, ordering information and more. Therefore, you should carefully choose web services.
A good tip to the end: always try the free SMS or free trial version for testing. So you can make sure of compliance with the preferences of the service before the purchase.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Dangers of Internet SMS_35279.aspx
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Author Resource :
If you want more about Internet SMS, visit the following websites:
http://www.sms-wiki.org/p_85-internet-sms.html
SMS-wiki.org
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Keywords :
internet, sms, message, web, service, from, send, ,
Category :
Communications
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Mobile Phones
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