Receive SMS

Clients can receive inbound SMS to their software application using HSL's Virtual Mobile Number, Virtual SIM Hosting or SIM Card Hosting services.

Receive a wide range of information including:

• General text
• Client or field staff data
• Server alerts
• Information updates
• And other forms of data

Features

• Fast receipt from worldwide networks.
• Receive up to 50 Mobile Originated (MO) SMS per second.
• Reliable and cost effective service.
• Choose from a +447797 or +27 Virtual Mobile Number.
• National numbers supported through Virtual SIM Hosting and SIM Card Hosting.
• Combination of inbound services may be used.
• Receive replies to your sent SMS.

Virtual Mobile Numbers

The Virtual Mobile Number solution brings high performance with low message latency using our UK (+447797) and South African (+27) Virtual Mobile Numbers. A single number allows an application to receive incoming SMS from all UK networks, and all other supported networks worldwide. The Virtual Mobile Numbers behave in the same manner as a regular mobile number, but with the benefit of significantly higher throughput (20-50 SMS per second) to your application.

Please note that Virtual Mobile Numbers can also be termed MSISDN numbers, or long numbers.

Timestamp: When using the SMPP interface and certain VMN ranges that we provide, the exact time the SMS was sent by the mobile subscriber can be received.

Virtual SIM Hosting

The Virtual SIM Hosting solution provides a high performance method of receiving up to 50 sms per second through a customer supplied SIM. The mobile number of the SIM can be used to receive SMS without the restrictions of normal SIM card hosting. The service supports approximately 260 mobile networks worldwide and is a means of getting the performance of Virtual Mobile Numbers (VMNs) with the advantage of a national mobile number, e.g. a SIM from a mobile network in France for use with a service targeted at mobile users in France.

SIM Card Hosting

Receiving incoming SMS from mobiles on different networks using a SIM hosted by HSL allows the client to provide a mobile number of their choice. SIMs are monitored 24x7 and, while not technically superior to the Virtual SIM Hosting solution, are hosted in specialised equipment on HSL's premises and are suitable for low volume traffic applications.

Pricing

1. Full Advanced Services pricing, along with the optional features pricing can be viewed here and is contained within our Services Pricing document.
2. Optional features pricing, including Virtual Mobile Number, Virtual SIM Hosting and SIM Hosting can be viewed here.
3. Please note that HSL do not charge for SMS messages received from mobiles.
4. To receive an estimated quote, please refer to our Online Quote!

For further information on receiving SMS please contact us.

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