On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 4:45 PM, Jarvis, Matthew <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I have several sites sending text messages via SMTP & SNPP. I prefer >> SNPP as it goes directly to the host then directly to the tower. SMTP >> tends to have a delay of a few minutes depending on the queue of the >> mail server at the time. >> > > > As I become more educated on what is involved here.... > > I am sending to cell phones... I am currently using SMTP which I am now > learning can not be used because it isn't secure and (could) involve > multiple hops/storage from server to server. Security is a requirement > as these messages could contain protected patient information. > > I am also learning that (I think) SNPP does similar to what you said - > goes directly to the service provider and then to the tower (broadcast), > and finally to the phone. ---------------
SMTP means you are sending an email to a phone correct? You are not sending a text? SNPP is just the text and the phone # no @carrier correct? -- Stephen Russell Unified Health Services 60 Germantown Court Suite 220 Cordova, TN 38018 Telephone: 888.510.2667 901.246-0159 cell _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CAJidMYJL8fJ1UsAf=76mr-ptannuw0_janly079qattawzj...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
