On Thu, Sep 28, 2000 at 04:32:26PM +1000, David Kempe wrote:
>
> > I've got a setup here that bounces email messages to Qpage, which
> > sends them SMS to my mobile. Works nicely.
> >
> > If Qpage doesn't take your fancy, there are other programs that
> > do the same thing. Look for the TAP (or IXO) protocol, and SNPP
> > (Simple Network Paging Protocol)
> >
> > A word of caution. This is working with the Telstra SMS system.
> > I don't know of the other telcos. It should work, but I haven't
> > tried it.
>
>
> How much does this typically cost? Is it per message? Do you need to
> subscribe to telstra?
The number to call is 018018767. The password is mnmail
I believe you can send up to 3 messages in the one transmission. The
cost is that of a 10 second (give or take) call to the 018 number.
And anyone can use the service. Tel$tra get their money from the
cost of the phone call.
Cheers
Paul Haddon
Technical Services Manager
Hartingdale Internet
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