SMPP & API SMS
SMS via SMPP or API
Simple and reliable services for sending SMS messages around the world
Upgrade your SMS communication methods. Manage your outgoing messages in a unified manner with the SMPP protocol, or by integrating your campaigns via the API.
Ensure your marketing campaigns are a success while working independently, using the most common standards on the market!
What is an SMPP protocol used for?
Looking for a solution to launch large-scale SMS campaigns? The SMPP protocol is just what you need!
The Short Message Peer-to-Peer (SMPP) protocol is a cloud-based service that facilitates the management of sending and receiving high volumes of SMS messages. You can use it to establish a connection between your SMS management software and our servers to ensure a smooth, transparent usage. It is an ideal solution that can be integrated into your daily tools.
The advantages of sending SMS messages with the SMPP protocol
Speed
A fast and efficient protocol, allowing high-speed SMS transmission.
Scalability
Support a high volume of SMS traffic through your applications, using a protocol that adapts to your different activity flows.
Reliable
Reliable SMS transmission is guaranteed, even if the recipient’s device becomes unavailable at the time of sending, thanks to the protocol’s storage and transfer mechanism.
Customisation
By using SMPP, you can customise your SMS messages by entering the sender ID of your choice or by modifying the message content.
Compatibility
Compatibility with a wide range of devices and systems, suitable for SMS exchanges.
Sending SMS messages via API
With the OVHcloud SMS API service, you can integrate the SMS sending feature (grouped or individually) into your software, applications or websites. This is done automatically, in a way that is adapted to your programming language.
Simplify your daily life by automating basic tasks using API scripts. Discover all the possibilities offered by our API.
The advantages of sending SMS messages via API
Automation
It allows you to automate the sending and receiving of your SMS messages. An ideal solution for tasks such as sending reminders, alerts or notifications.
Integration
It can be integrated with your existing applications or systems, as well as other tools, such as customer relationship management (CRM), e-commerce, or social media platforms.
Reliable
Our APIs use reliable and secure protocols to ensure that your SMS messages are delivered securely and without interference.
Customisation
A solution adapted to your different needs, regardless of your SMS type, mode or target, all accessible via API.
Compatibility
All the features of the SMS API solution can be easily integrated into the technical environment of your systems and applications. They are also compatible with many programming languages.
Our SMS packs
With OVHcloud, the more SMS messages you order, the less they cost, meaning you can save up to 23%.
| SMS* | Price per SMS ex. VAT | Equivalent credits* | Total price ex. VAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 SMS | £0.063 | 100 | £6 ex. VAT or £7.20 incl. VAT | |
| 476 SMS | £0.062 | 500 | £29.50 ex. VAT or £35.40 incl. VAT | |
| 952 SMS | £0.0609 | 1,000 | £58 ex. VAT or £69.60 incl. VAT | |
| 4 762 SMS | £0.0588 | 5,000 | £280 ex. VAT or £336 incl. VAT | |
| 9 524 SMS | £0.0567 | 10,000 | £540 ex. VAT or £648 incl. VAT | |
| 47 619 SMS | £0.0546 | 50,000 | £2,600 ex. VAT or £3,120 incl. VAT | |
| 95 238 SMS | £0.0525 | 100,000 | £5,000 ex. VAT or £6,000 incl. VAT | |
| 476 190 SMS | £0.0515 | 500,000 | £24,500 ex. VAT or £29,400 incl. VAT | |
| 952 381 SMS | £0.0504 | 1 million | £48,000 ex. VAT or £57,600 incl. VAT |
*1 SMS = 1 credit in the UK (160 characters maximum).
Data security
The solutions and data are hosted on our servers in France, with redundancy to guarantee service and sending route availability.
Performance and innovation
High performance is guaranteed through our dedicated infrastructure, made up of high-availability servers hosting our protocols and APIs.
Quality of service
Focus on your campaigns – we’ll take care of the rest!
Our support service and documentation will support you while your use our services.
Global coverage
With more than 600 operators worldwide, OVHcloud ensures a good network coverage.
Use cases
Real-time notification services
Inform users of changes in order status or stock updates, a change in travel plans, or the arrival of a package. Keep your customers up to date with the SMPP protocol, which can be used to send SMS notifications in real time.
“Your courier is on its way. Follow your order on the app to view its arrival time. ”
Mobile marketing
SMS campaigns are among the most effective marketing measures, with a high open and read rate. Using the SMPP protocol allows you to send marketing campaigns via SMS to a very large number of customers.
“During this holiday season, enjoy a 50% discount on all our Christmas trees instore until 20/12. STOP: 34065
Transactional SMS messages
Stay in touch with your customers: integrate the API into your CRM and automatically inform your recipients when a package is sent, or manage your team tasks via SMS. You can also send reminders and alerts with acknowledgement of receipt.
“Parcel 13618678 must be picked up before 05/11/23 at your chosen Collection Point in Walthamstow.”
SMS Alert - SMS Monitoring
Monitor the status of devices, servers, maintenance work, and more. With our SMS API, you can turn any internet-connected object into an object that communicates via SMS.
“The surveillance alarm was triggered on 23/12/2022 at 14:48 in Zone C, BUILDING 3.”
Discover our tools and resources to help you harness our SMS solutions
Your questions answered
How does SMPP work?
SMPP uses a client-server model. The client sends SMS messages to an SMPP server, which then forwards them to the recipient. The server can also send and receive SMS messages.
Focus on your objectives and we’ll take care of the technical part of your solution to provide you with the best possible service.
Why use SMPP?
SMPP is often used by companies and organisations that need to transfer large volumes of SMS messages quickly and securely. It is also used for SMS marketing, bank transaction notifications, security alerts, and so on.
Need help? Check out our guides to discover everything you need to launch your first campaigns.
How does an SMS API work?
An SMS API allows an application or service to communicate with an SMS server via Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) requests. The application or service sends a request to the SMS API with the SMS settings (recipient, message content, etc.). The SMS server processes the request and sends the message to the recipient. The API can also be used to receive SMS messages and send them to the application or service.
Find out more about our APIs: OVHcloud API.
Why use an SMS API?
SMS APIs are often used to integrate the sending and receiving of SMS messages into online applications or services. They enable companies and organisations to create custom SMS communication solutions that meet their specific needs. They can also be used to automate the sending of SMS messages in response to events or actions triggered by the application or service.
What languages can I use with the API?
Our API can be used with different languages: PHP, Perl, Python, C, C++, C#, Ruby, Java and many more.
For further information, check out our API page.
What is SMPP?
Short Message Peer-to-Peer (SMPP) is a network protocol used to exchange short messages (SMS) between different computer systems. It enables companies and organisations to quickly and securely send and receive SMS messages in large quantities. You can now use this protocol to better manage your campaign by choosing OVHcloud.
What is an SMS API?
An SMS API is a programming interface that allows an application or service to communicate with an SMS server to send and receive this type of message. SMS APIs are often used by companies and organisations to integrate the sending and receiving of SMS messages into their online applications or services.
OVHcloud allows you to send and configure your SMS messages using your own software, integrating the API developed by our experts to give you an optimal user experience.