Yes you do need Mbuni. You want to ask for VASP account with the provider.
This essentially consists of a short code to which users can send messages.
This messages are then routed to you via MM7, and Mbuni will listen for
these messages.
Paul.


On Dec 20, 2007 3:01 PM, Ben Hornedo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi All.
>
> I'm new to the list and to Mbuni. I am interested in setting up a Linux
> box
> for receiving MMS messages from cell phones. I understand the basics of
> how
> MMS/Mbuni should work. I've heard of the option of asking users who want
> to
> send in MMS messages to change their phone config to use my Mbuni server
> as
> the MMSC. I would prefer to stay away from that option. In my area MMS/SMS
> messages are usually sent to the recipients' phone number, although at
> least
> one of the local cell providers allows sending MMS to email addresses. I
> would like to just use one of the local cell providers as an MMSC and pull
> the MMS messages from them and deal with the images/files on my server,
> but
> I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to be asking for when I speak to
> them
> about what I want to do. What kind of service should I be asking for? I
> was
> reading about MM7, would that be the type of connection to the service
> provider I want? And would I really need Mbuni if the cell phone company
> is
> the MMSC?
>
> Thank you for any help,
> Ben
>
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