3 Key Reasons Why SMPP is Different from Other API’s
Why should you use SMPP for high-speed bulk SMS text messaging? Here are a couple of things to consider…
What is SMPP?
Like FTP, TCP and SMTP, to name a few, SMPP is a protocol. It’s short for Short Message Peer-to-Peer protocol and was originally designed by Aldiscon. Afterwards Aldiscon was acquired by Logica who then handed the SMPP protocol to 
the SMPP Developers Forum, which later became known as The SMS Forum, which is now disbanded. Version 5.0 is the most recent version with versions 3.4 and 3.3 being the most widely used.
What Makes SMPP Different? The Checklist…
1. High-Volume Sending
While low message volumes are possible, SMPP is ideally used for high-volume messaging. This is done via an SMPP session that is active on a TCP/IP session, which essentially means that SMPP relies on internet connectivity to deliver bulk SMS text messages. These sessions can either be synchronous or asynchronous:
- Synchronous SMPP: When a message is sent, an acknowledgement is required before the next message is sent.
- Asynchronous SMPP: Messages are sent in batches and acknowledged in the same manner.
It’s safe to say that this protocol is ideal for companies and organisations who require high-speed messaging to a number of contacts.
2. Developer’s Touch
The way companies connect via SMPP to an SMS gateway for the delivery of bulk SMS messages is by means of an application programming interface, or API. A number of API’s exist for other protocols that will allow different software environments to connect to the SMS gateway.
SMPP, however, is different in that it requires in-depth technical and development knowledge for implementation. If you’re a developer with keen insight into languages like PHP, PERL, C, etc., then this should not pose a problem. However, if you do not have said skills, then one of the other API’s or SMS-enabled applications might prove to be more beneficial.
3. Focused Support
Unlike the other protocols, SMPP was specifically designed for text messaging. And seeing as this protocol is also supported by Short Message Service Centres (SMSC’s), it is quite popular and therefore enjoys a lot of support on the internet in forums and other websites.
For more information or to get your hands on detailed documentation, go to the SMPP page now.
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Tags: API, Asynchronous SMPP, Short Message Peer-to-Peer Protocol, SMPP, SMPP Support, SMS Forum, Synchronous SMPP
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