Bulk SMS
A service to send one text message to many end users.
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FTP Gateway
A personalised online application to send a text message to a mobile
phone, using a ftp script.
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GSM
Global System for Mobile Communication.
Protocol for mobile communication. This term is mostly used to indicate
a mobile phone.
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Hitcode
The hitcode is the keyword that one needs to send to a (shared) shortcode.
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HTTP Gateway
A personalised online application to send a text message to a mobile
phone, using a http script.
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IVR
Interactive Voice Response.
This is the automated voice that is often heard on the phone when calling a public service or company,
guiding you through an interactive menu.
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LBS
Location Based Service.
A service that uses the location of the client on the mobile network
to deliver requested information.
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Mail-to-SMS
A service that allows to send a text message from a mail application
to a mobile phone
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MMS
Multimedia Message Service.
Similar to a SMS message, but extended with vision.
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MMS-to-Mail
A service that allows to send a MMS from a mobile phone to a mail/web
application
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MO
Mobile Originated.
A text message is sent from a mobile phone to a SMS application on distance.
The end user pays the cost of the message.
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MT
Mobile Terminated.
A text message is sent from a SMS application to a mobile phone. The
provider pays the cost of the message.
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MTR
Mobile Terminated - Reversed billing.
A text message is sent from a SMS application to a mobile phone. The
end user pays the cost of the message.
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PlazZza
The platform that serves as a portal site for Belgian mobile internet
sites (WAP sites). It was launched in 2006 by the 3 Belgian mobile operators.
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Premium
SMS
A service that allows to earn new revenue by setting up an Internet
application that uses a shortcode.
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Shortcode
A shortened phone number, mainly used for mobile
marketing campaigns. For example, to view the PlazZza demo mobile
site of MobileWeb.be, send the hitcode DEMO to the shortcode 8080.
A shortcode can be used by multiple clients (shared shortcode)
or exclusively by one single client (dedicated shortcode).
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SMS
Short Message Service.
A short text message (maximum 160 characters long) that can be sent from and to a mobile phone.
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SMS Chat
A service that runs through a shortcode, allowing to send SMS/MMS messages
between users or with operators.
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SMS Content
A service that offers content via text messages.
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SMS Game
A multifunctional internet application which allows to set up a quiz
or game without any programming necessary.
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SMS Gateway
A personalised online application to send a text message to a mobile
phone.
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SMS Payment
A service that allows easy online payments via SMS message.
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WAP
Wireless Access Protocol.
This term is more and more dropped in favour of mobile internet.
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WAP Push
SMS message that contains a direct link to a mobile internet site.
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WASP
Wireless Access Service Provider.
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Web SMS
A service that allows to send a text message from a standard online
application to a mobile phone.
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