What do I need to send text messages with Kannel?

Question

I want to be able to send text messages from Linux with PHP. I've read about and installed Kannel, a free SMS gateway. When I try to use the HTTP interface, it won't send a message. Do I need something else to send text messages via kannel, like a modem?

Answer 1

Yes, you need a GSM modem and a SIM card from your local mobile network provider.

To setup your GSM modem, you can auto-detect its settings using wvdialconf. The output contains pertinent information such as Baud rate, which serial port is used, and the modem's initialization string.

To test that your modem works properly, you can use minicom. Minicom acts as a terminal to any serial device (in this case, a GSM modem) and, with it, you can send AT commands to your modem.

Answer 2

I dont know if this is a solution, but Clickatell provides a very easy to use HTML api for sending sms messages anywhere in the world. I'v been using them for several years. You only pay for the sms messages you send.

Answer 3

www.tidalworldsms.in