Using COM Object to connect to our gateway Connectivity from Windows environments.
If you are connecting from a Windows-based programming environment, you can
interface using Com. Our API's rich set of methods and definitions makes it easy
for you to integrate SMS sending into your applications or .asp pages.
Since the COM interface is fully documented, any COM enabled programming language
can be used. To be able to download the .zip file, you will first need to sign up
for a COM Object account. Also included in the .zip file is the programmers
reference manual for utilising the COM Object in your environment.
What you can do when you connect using COM Object:
Like all our APIs, the COM Object connection supports text, Unicode, binary SMS and flash messaging.
It gives you support for extended length messages.
You're able to use our converters to turn ringtones and logos into the correct format.
You can use our VCard and VCal converters.
Delivery acknowledgement and sender ID can be set up.
You will have access to gateway escalation which prompts an escalation to an alternative delivery gateway, should the message be delayed for a predefined length of time, and queuing which lets you specify up to 3 prioritised queues according to which your messages will be sent out.
Delivery delay gives you the ability to specify a delay of up to 7 days when sending messages.
You can set up batch sending.
While two-way messaging is not a feature of Com Object you can always make use of
HTTP, FTP or SMPP to receive incoming messages.
There's no charge to connect to our gateway using the COM Object API. To send messages via the gateway you need simply to purchase message credits. The cost of these varies depending on the volume purchased and the destination you intend sending to.
We have a convenient calculator to help you calculate your message costs.
Free trial:
Sign up and we'll give you 10 free message credits which you can use to test the connection.
How to connect using COM Object:
Sign up for an account and you will be given a username, password and api_id: keep these at hand.
Log into your account, go to Manage My Products, and then click on the Add sub-product link to add COM Object.
Once you have successfully filled out the form you will be supplied with your authentication details.
Developer API
