How to Send/Receive SMS Messages from C# application, using Nokia Mobile Phone

Question

Okay, so what I need to do is to write C# code, to integrate into an existing application.

I will (most likely) be using a Nokia 7230 mobile phone, and I'm willing to use the Nokia PC Connectivity SDK/API, or just AT commands over from C#, whatever works.

The catch here, though, is that I have absolutely no idea where to even start. I would be eternally grateful if someone could give me a step-by-step guide/tutorial on how to go about setting everything up. I've downloaded the newest versions of the PC Connectivity SDK, the PC Connectivity API, the PC Suite, and the Nokia Connectivity Framework.

If it's at all possible for me to test code with an emulator before actually purchasing a phone, that would be fantastic.

Thank you in advance for any help/advice.

Answer 1

What you are looking for is called an "SMS Gateway". Most of the articles on the internet discuss how to create one using Linux.

I did find this article though, which teaches you how to do it using C#: http://www.ozekisms.com/high-performance-sms-gateway/product-manual/index.php?owpn=315

Answer 2

Hello! Most cellphone companys provide an email-to-text service, for instance my cellphone's email is "[mynumber]@vmobile.ca". Any emails sent to that address, are received in a text in this format:

Sender: The senders email

Message: [Subject] [email body content]

Also, you can reply to texts, and your provider will transfer the text back into an email.

You need to sort these options out with your phone provider.

I would highly suggest this option as actually SMS'ing would be lots harder than emails. this is a simple, effective, solution.

Answer 3

GSMComm is a useful C# library for this, it comes with a bunch of samples/tools to mess around with as well.

I get the impression you going to buy a Nokia handset specifically to handle your SMS stuff? If so, you could just buy a GSM Modem (depending on your location) they are cheaper, don't include extraneous features and are not dependent on using manufacturer specific software.