SMS sims for telemetry applications suggestions

[Comango]

We are looking for a solution that allows us to better manage our sim cards in the field. We have systems that rely on SMS bundles to communicate with operators.

We cannot accurately predict the amount of SMS we'll need each month and therefore have to estimate and sign a contract based on that. This either has us wasting bundles on multiple of our sim cards or having to buy extra bundles towards the end of the month. We are looking for a service that would allow us to transfer SMS between multiple sims or perhaps a solution that offers a global pool where we can buy a single bundle that all our sims cards pull from.

Afrihost allows transferring of data between sims via their website which is great but we require the same functionality with SMS. The remote nature of our sites and stations means that we can't use data unfortunately.

 

[Space]

MTN Business is advertising the Shareable Solution below, but unfortunately it only talks about sharing Minutes and Data between employees:

then they also have Unified Communications > MULTI SIM

http://www.mtnbusiness.com/za/en/Unified-Communications/Pages/multi-sim.aspx


and Enterprise Mobility > Bulk SMS

 

[Dairyfarmer]

We are looking for a service that would allow us to transfer SMS between multiple sims

There is a Telegram bot that will forward sms's to Telegram. So in incoming sms on one device can be relayed to a Telegram group (sorry limited to just 200k members per group)

GitHub - telegram-sms/telegram-sms: An SMS-forwarding Robot Running on Your Android Device.

An SMS-forwarding Robot Running on Your Android Device. - telegram-sms/telegram-sms

github.com

You may need someone to help with this, but it should be fairly simple.

 

[|tera|]

If you can't use the above. Contact Vodacom Business or make an appointment to see a Business Consultant at one of their Stores.
AFAIK, they have multiple sms solutions.

 

[ItsJustJack]

Check out the SIMcontrol product from Flickswitch - https://www.simcontrol.co.za/

 

[|tera|]

Check out the SIMcontrol product from Flickswitch - https://www.simcontrol.co.za/

I don't see anything about sms though.
Just data bundles: https://www.simcontrol.co.za/pricing
Edit: My mistake. Didn't see this:
Airtime, SMS and Data Bundles billed at standard network rates (no mark-ups).
*Bundle expiry rules may differ per network or bundle type – please check with us.
*Guide only, subject to change by networks at any time.

 

[Dairyfarmer]

@Comango
Came across this app that may be of use to you regarding a single sms that needs to get to many users. You have one device that receives the sms. It the automatically sends it to a Telegram group.

Create a Telegram bot using BotFather and Get the Api Token

Open Telegram

medium.com

How to Auto Forward SMS to Telegram?

Here is how to auto forward SMS to Telegram. Whenever you will receive some SMS on your mobile, it will be forwarded to your Telegram using a bot.

www.ilovefreesoftware.com

SMS to Telegram for Android - APK Download

Download SMS to Telegram apk 2.6 for Android. Forward all your Messages to Telegram.

apkpure.com

 

[Thor]

You can order simcards via https://simcloud.co.za and you can buy airtime and data for the sim cards (direct recharge).

For SMS I'd suggest use the API from logicSMS and build out your app. (that will allow you to have a centralized sms facility with a single wallet/pool)