SMPP
An overview for industry experts wanting to integrate using the SMPP protocol.
Overview
Short Message Peer-to-Peer (SMPP) is an open, industry-standard protocol that the telecommunications industry uses to exchange SMS messages between Short Message Service Centers (SMSC) and/or External Short Messaging Entities (ESME).
Our SMPP documentation assumes that you already have a basic understanding of the SMPP protocol and know how to set up your own SMPP client software..
SMPP Access
SMPP access is not enabled by default on accounts. Please email us your request along with a monthly volume forecast and we will gladly assist by providing you with your SMPP username (system_id) and password.
SMPP Specification
SMSPortal supports the industry standard SMPP v3.4 protocol.
NOTE
Versions 3.3 and 5.0 are not supported.
Glossary
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| DCS | Data Coding Scheme |
| DLR | Delivery Receipt / Report |
| ESME | External Short Message Entity |
| GSM | Global System for Mobile Communications |
| NPI | Numbering Plan Identification |
| Octet | 8 bits |
| PDU | Protocol Data Unit |
| RX | Receiver Bind |
| SMPP | Short Message Peer-to-Peer |
| SMSC | Short Message Service Centre |
| Throttle Amount | The maximum number of messages that can be sent in a second |
| TLV | Tag Length Value |
| TON | Type of Number |
| TRX | Transceiver Bind |
| TX | Transmitter Bind |
| UDH | User Data Header |
| Window Size | Total number of messages that can be sent without a response |
Updated 12 months ago