Using a GSM modem, or an Android phone as a modem, is a quick and efficient way to get started with SMS and/or MMS applications. No special service provider subscriptions are required, just a standard SIM card that has been activated for use with a mobile operator.
The following quick start guides explain how to quickly setup NowSMS or NowSMS Lite to send and receive SMS and MMS messages using an Android phone as a modem:
Now SMS/MMS Android Modem Quick Start
NowSMS Lite Android Modem Quick Start
NowSMS Cloud Android Modem Quick Start
The following quick start guide explains the basic setup of E-Mail to SMS & MMS functionality:
EMail to SMS & MMS Gateway with NowSMS
EMail to SMS & MMS Gateway with NowSMS Lite
The following quick start guides explain how to setup NowSMS with a conventional GSM modem:
Quick Start Guide #1: Using NowSMS with GSM modems – Sending SMS Messages
Quick Start Guide #2: Sending SMS messages using the built in web interface
Quick Start Guide #3: Using NowSMS with GSM/GPRS/3G modems to send and receive MMS messages
The following quick start guide is extremely old, but it explains some of the basics of an MMSC configuration.
Classic Quick Start Guide: Configuring NowSMS as an MMSC
(Note: If installing NowSMS as an MMSC in a mobile operator environment, please refer to Operator MMSC Considerations.