How to send MMS with C#

Question

Hi!
I need to send MMS thought a C# application. I have already found 2 interesting components: http://www.winwap.com
http://www.nowsms.com

Does anyone have experience with other third party components?
Could someone explain what kind of server I need to send those MMS? Is it a classic SMTP Server?

Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

You could do it yourself. Some MMS companies just have a SOAP API that you can call. All you need to do is construct the XML and send it off via a URL. I have done this once before, but can't remember the name of the company I used.

Answer 2

Typically I have always done this using a 3rd party aggregator. The messages are compiled into SMIL, which is the description language for the MMS messages. These are then sent on to the aggregator who will then send them through the MMS gateway of the Network Operator. They are typically charged on a per message basis and the aggregators will buy the messages in a block from the operators.

If you are trying to send an MMS message without getting charged then I am not sure how to do this, or if it is possible.

Answer 3

This post earlier discussed different approaches for SMS and might be helpful for you.

Answer 4

you can send an email to [email protected] and it will be text-messaged to the recipient's phone. The service is free.

Answer 5

Thanks a lot for your help guys.

@Xetius, do you have any URL from an MMS agregator you have used in the past?