* To use the Global SMS API, please register first for Developer Garden.
What is Global SMS API?
The Developer Garden Global SMS API provides reliable services in all aspects of sending and receiving text messages. Rapidly integrated, attractively priced and designed in accordance with GSMA OneAPI v3 industry standards, the API lets you send and receive text messages around the world and enables you to manage all your text messaging conveniently at a single location – within your application and without the need of additional hardware.
Key Features
NEW: Receive SMS
With Global SMS API and one of our virtual German mobile numbers you can receive text messages directly within your applications. No additional hardware is needed to transfer messages to your desktop PC.
Variety of messages supported
Chinese characters or OTA programming language – Developer Garden Global SMS API supports standard, binary, unicode and flash text messages. This opens up a whole range of new possibilities for you and the recipients of your messages.
Sending messages worldwide
Send extra-long messages of up to 765 characters to nearly any mobile recipient worldwide. A single request can reach up to 1,000 recipients simultaneously. You receive a delivery report upon request.
Customizable sender ID
Benefit from multiple options to configure your own personal sender ID so recipients of your text message know exactly where it came from. Simply use an own mobile number, one of our virtual numbers or an alphanumerical combination such as "DevGarden".
Use cases
- You can use the Global SMS API to send access information or PIN codes safely and securely to users of your application and prevent unauthorized access to your content by using two-factor authorization.
- Enrich the possibilities of your CRM system (customer relationship management). Use the Send and Receive features of our Global SMS API to make customer service and data management more efficient by coordinating appointments with your customers directly within the application, for example. Process replies from your customers immediately in your applications.
- Use the Global SMS API in the environment of A2P (application to person) and A2M (application to machine). Send and receive text messages for a spontaneous exchange of information. Verify, for example, if the recipient of a mailing is at home.
- Write extensions or plug-ins for popular web and desktop applications such as Facebook, Salesforce.com or Microsoft.
- Use the Send and Receive features of our Global SMS API for surveys or user voting. Trigger a question by sending a text message and enable the users to vote simply by sending a response. The responses are delivered straight to your application for immediate analysis.
- You can also use text messaging within the M2M environment. Global SMS API makes it easy to receive and analyse responses from GSM modules by text message –automatically and without the need for human intervention.
- Enable your customers to contact you directly by using text messages. Add this functionality to your application and canalise all requests onto your desktop PC.
Global SMS API Pricelist
Global SMS API consists of three packages – Receive SMS, Send SMS BASIC, and Send SMS PREMIUM. You can access all the packages once you have activated the API – charging is usage-based.
API Information
Contact and Support
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE SANDBOX AND PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS
You can test various functions of the Global SMS API free of charge for as long as you like. No fees are payable until your web application “goes live.” Use of the gratis sandbox environment is subject to the following conditions:
- The length is restricted to one text message and a pre-defined text ("powered by developergarden.com") is added.
- A maximum of 10 trial messages can be sent per account and per day.
- Receive SMS is not available in the Sandbox. To try out the service, you need to purchase a number first (see pricelist).
