ACMA makes mobile roaming standard better for customers
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has amended the Telecommunications (International Mobile Roaming) Industry Standard 2013 (IMR Standard), following a direction from the Australian minister for communications in February to make the rules more customer friendly.
The ACMA had to adjust the IMR Standard to let customers have an opt out choice for receiving roaming usage alerts, allow telcos to provide mandatory on-arrival roaming information to travellers in a single SMS rather than in several, give telcos more flexibility in the ways they offer customers the ability to decline mobile roaming services while travelling overseas, at no or low cost, and delay requirements that MVNOs provide charging and spend management information from 23 May 2016 until 1 January 2019.
The ACMA consulted publicly on the draft Variation in February and March this year before finalising this instrument. Changes to the IMR Standard come in response to initiatives proposed by representatives of the telecommunications industry, the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association and Communications Alliance.
Source :
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/acma-makes-mobile-roaming-standard-better-for-customers--1142042
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Look up Service
Look-up Service (or HLR)
SureM offers information of each mobile phone subscriber.
What is Look-up Service?
Is a service wherein the client requests to search for information on a requested number in the central database that contains information of each mobile phone subscriber that is authorized to use the mobile core network. Look-up service is determined by IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity). IMSI is a 15 digit (or shorter) unique number that is stored in the mobile SIM card. The IMSI holds the information of the mobile phone numbers.Look-up Service Provides
- Telecom Operator
- Country
- Mobile number availability
- Mobile number portability
- Mobile number roaming status
Look-up Service Advantages
- Filter out virtual numbers, landline numbers, or any numbers that cannot receive SMS before SMS transmission.
- Check the availability of the phone, portability, or the roaming status of the phone.
Service Flow
- 1. Client sends out number look-up request to SureM
- 2. SureM receives the number request and forwards it to the service provider
- 3. Service provider then receives the number request from SureM
- 4. Service provider searches the number on the central database and receives the look-up result from central database
- 5. Service provider sends the look-up result to SureM
- 6. SureM simplifies the result to the client's convenience and forwards it to the client
Web to SMS
You can send SMS from your PC via internet browser.
You can use the SMS service without the need to install a program.We provide "Web to SMS" which helps you to send SMS easily and immediately with crucial functions.
You are given the opportunity to use our service as soon as you sign up for a membership.
You can send SMS from the internet browser to any of 220 countries in the world. Go to "Web to SMS"
Key Features
- Easiest way to use without the need to download/install a program or integrate the modules
- Send a message up to 160 bytes
(may vary according to the policy of each nations or the type of the phone the subscriber has) - Send bulk SMS
- Send to about 220 countries in the world
- Able to save the phone book
How to use
- 1. Sign up
- 2. Sign in - Web to SMS
- 3. Purchase Credit - Paypal, Wire transfer the payment
- 4. From the tab ‘Web to SMS’, write the message on the Smartphone screen text box
- 5. Type in the recipient number with a relevant country code. Use the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons to add or delete the phone number.
- 6. Type in the sender number.
- 7. Press the ‘Send’ button.
Functions
- Use special characters
- Save and open messages
- Phone book
- Set Schedule
- Purchase credits/ View Balance
- View Logs
- Send to multiple recipients
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
3D Secure banned in Australia
3D Secure is a security product currently owned by Visa, but will soon be jointly owned by Visa, MasterCard, American Express and some others global payments companies.
Basically, the software detects if the purchase activity is unusual, and if it has any suspicions, will force you to enter a code sent via SMS to verify your identity.
The competition watchdog has announced that it intends to deny a request by the payments industry to force all online stores to use a particular kind of credit card fraud detection technology.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says that’s good news for consumers, because forcing roughly 60,000 online merchants to use the software would have cost nearly $400 million.
That cost, according to the ACCC, would have been passed directly on to shoppers.
Source : http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/technology/accc-to-block-push-for-mandatory-393-million-rollout-of-online-antifraud-technology/news-story/806a4d992d3bf6210a6bc01e2919f861
Basically, the software detects if the purchase activity is unusual, and if it has any suspicions, will force you to enter a code sent via SMS to verify your identity.
The competition watchdog has announced that it intends to deny a request by the payments industry to force all online stores to use a particular kind of credit card fraud detection technology.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says that’s good news for consumers, because forcing roughly 60,000 online merchants to use the software would have cost nearly $400 million.
That cost, according to the ACCC, would have been passed directly on to shoppers.
Source : http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/technology/accc-to-block-push-for-mandatory-393-million-rollout-of-online-antifraud-technology/news-story/806a4d992d3bf6210a6bc01e2919f861
Sending SMS with X-Messenger
Utilizing Excel address book to send a huge number of SMS
Good day,
Today, I am going to introduce a company who has a tool/program where you can send bulk SMS to a lot of people from the Excel address data you have now!!
You have to log in to www.surem.net. This is the number one SMS company located at Korea. You can read how to manipulate it.
SMS gateway provider in Korea - SureM
SureM delivers SMS to more than 220 countries around the world.
International SMS
Pricing
We provide best price per country
- Go to check basic price per country
Prepayment / Postpayment
- Prepayment: Use our service after paying for in advance.Used amount will be deducted from your charged balance as you send SMS.
- Postpayment: You pay for your usage once a month.
No Set Up Fees
- No cost is charged when setting up a new account.
No Monthly Fees
- No commitment fees are charged. Pay only what you used.Advantages of SureM Bulk SMS
Customer service for 24/7 throughout the year
Real-time monitoring of SMS transmission
Provision of delivery report for sent messages
Able to send up to about 220 countries worldwide with 90~99% success rate
Provides various services suited for the client’s business
Supports various languages (English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, etc.)
Sunday, 28 August 2016
Sender ID
What is Sender ID?
When you receive a message, what is the first thing you are looking at? The number it came from. It will happen unconsciously, as the text message and its meaning might differ depending on who you received ot.
About Sender ID
– Sender ID is the originated address of which the message comes from.- It is often the displayed sender on the mobile number.- Each country has its own sender ID restrictions
Sender ID can be
- 1. Alpha sender – Ex. SureM
- 2. Numeric sender – Ex. 8215884640
- 3. Alphanumeric sender ID – Ex. SureM123
Here are some examples of Sender ID regulations per country :
- 1. Korea
- No alpha / alphanumeric sender ID allowed
- Only numeric sender ID is allowed
- Between 0 ~ 12 digits
- 2. India
- Need to pre-register alpha Sender ID
- Fixed 6 digits
- Ex. SUREMC
- 3. China
- Numeric only
- Need to pre-register signature to be added at the bottom of the message
Ex ) Good day! Thank you using SureM Service. 【SureM】
Every country has different regulations regarding the Sender ID policy. To get a detailed consultation contact SureM.
Kakao biz message
What is Bizmessage (by Kakaotalk)?
Bizmessage is a new messaging service, allowing message reansmission via Kakaotalk application
Why use Kakaotalk Bizmessage service?
Sarving on the messaging
Message cost reduction thanks to Bizmessage
Direct connection to your cusomers via Kakaotalk Yellow ID
Messaging, 1:1 contact with customers, advertising tools (after "befriending")- #. Kakaotalk Yellow is...?
Kakaotalk service, allowing you to communicate with your cusomers.
(Free registration / Range of paid advertising services)
- #. Kakaotalk Yellow is...?
Kakaotalk verification mark, logo, easy opt-out Bizmessage banner SMS phishing protection
↗ Give your customers peace of mind!
In case Bizmessage message delivery fails, SureM re-sends the message via SMS(optional)
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
bject 3 industries keeping SMS alive and kicking
| In the last two decades, there has been explosive growth in the number of channels available for communication. What began with e-mail and automated calling systems has moved to text, social media, push notifications, Slack, and more. Too often, under the bright lights of innovation, effective, established technologies have been abandoned without considering if what has worked historically still has a place when incorporated into these newer technologies. This is what has happened to SMS: Direct access to customers has been misused (and sometimes, abused) and rather than evaluating where this technology fits into a larger customer strategy, many brands have shied away entirely from texting current and prospective customers. With 97 percent of Americans using SMS at least once a day, brands should understand how to use this mobile channel to deliver timely information that customers would otherwise seek out on their own, pairing SMS with other parts of their marketing program for ultimate engagement. For three industries in particular, this opportunity is there for the taking. http://thenextweb.com/insider/2016/06/03/sms-isnt-dead/#gref |
Look up Service
Look-up Service (or HLR)
SureM offers information of each mobile phone subscriber.
What is Look-up Service?
Is a service wherein the client requests to search for information on a requested number in the central database that contains information of each mobile phone subscriber that is authorized to use the mobile core network. Look-up service is determined by IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity). IMSI is a 15 digit (or shorter) unique number that is stored in the mobile SIM card. The IMSI holds the information of the mobile phone numbers.Look-up Service Provides
- Telecom Operator
- Country
- Mobile number availability
- Mobile number portability
- Mobile number roaming status
Look-up Service Advantages
- Filter out virtual numbers, landline numbers, or any numbers that cannot receive SMS before SMS transmission.
- Check the availability of the phone, portability, or the roaming status of the phone.
Service Flow
- 1. Client sends out number look-up request to SureM
- 2. SureM receives the number request and forwards it to the service provider
- 3. Service provider then receives the number request from SureM
- 4. Service provider searches the number on the central database and receives the look-up result from central database
- 5. Service provider sends the look-up result to SureM
- 6. SureM simplifies the result to the client's convenience and forwards it to the client
Definition of MT and MO
Definition of MT and MO
MT
MT (Mobile Terminated)
message transmission from a client (program) or an application to the end user’s handset.
MT messaging service is widely used in different fields :
1.Flight / Booking alerts and confirmations
2.Banking (transaction alert, balance update, password change etc)
3.Ads and coupons (promotional)
4.Verification messages (Registration codes for apps)
MO
MO ( Mobile Origination)
message transmission from a handset device to a client (program) or application.
MO service is often used as part of 2-way SMS service (MT/MO combination).
In this case, companies send MT message first and receive a response from the end user.
Example :
MT : To unsubscribe from this newsletter reply STOP.
MO : STOP (it will automatically be forwarded to the MT sender)
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Sending MMS to Korea
Send MMS to South Korea
Send MMS to South KoreaWhat is MMS
standard way to send messages that include multimedia content to and from mobile phones over a cellular network. Users and providers may refer to such a message as a PXT, a picture message, or a multimedia message.
The advantage of MMS
Contents delivery more effectivelyWhile SMS is a character limit, MMS is lengthy and ships with a variety of free content to the content delivery
The time / Cost savings
A simple operation can be crafted image, promote flyer printing and distribution, and that there is a minimum of 30% cost savings compared to
exposure rates than public relations and customer yuipryul High Flyer
can be utilized for various purposes
Such as fashion apparel, cosmetics coupons, travel / leisure voucher, discount books, etc.
Monday, 22 August 2016
South Korea to reach 60 mln mobile subs by end-2016 - report
The number of subscribers to mobile network services in South Korea will top 60 million by the end of this year, Yonhap news agency reports, citing unnamed industry sources. According to data released by the South Korean Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning, the number of customers with mobile network accounts, including those for wearable devices, reached 59 million at end-February. South Korea's population currently stands around 51.5 million, thus the figure indicates that many people have more than one mobile account.
In February alone, the number of new mobile subscribers increased by 189,585 month-on-month. of these, around 70,270 were wearable and other IoT service users. The number of smartphone users in South Korea rose to 44.1 million at 29 February, up 267,446 from end-January .The feature phone user base declined by 150,965 customers in the month to 9.66 million at end-February.
In February alone, the number of new mobile subscribers increased by 189,585 month-on-month. of these, around 70,270 were wearable and other IoT service users. The number of smartphone users in South Korea rose to 44.1 million at 29 February, up 267,446 from end-January .The feature phone user base declined by 150,965 customers in the month to 9.66 million at end-February.
Maximum characters of SMS sending to Korea
Sending SMS to Korea
In Korea, there is a limitation of characters for SMS Length knowing 90 bytes.
A message over 90 byte should be sent as Concatenated SMS by specific provider.
As international standard is known as 140 bytes, it can be a bit annoying thing for users who send message frequently from oversea to Korea.
However,SureM, one of the best messaging gateway in Korea, supports to send SMS of 140 bytes in maximum from oversea to Korea !!
Therefore,
Users can send a message longer without paying extra money causing by C-SMS.
I tested to send exact 140bytes' message to my friend's mobile phone and it received successfully!!!!!!!!!
There is a screenshot of received message below
Whenever you need to send a longer message, even just normal length message, use SureM's service as they are offering excellent service
The website iswww.surem.net
SMS gateway provider in Korea - SureM
SureM delivers SMS to more than 220 countries around the world.
International SMS
Pricing
We provide best price per country
- Go to check basic price per country
Prepayment / Postpayment
- Prepayment: Use our service after paying for in advance.Used amount will be deducted from your charged balance as you send SMS.
- Postpayment: You pay for your usage once a month.
No Set Up Fees
- No cost is charged when setting up a new account.
No Monthly Fees
- No commitment fees are charged. Pay only what you used.Advantages of SureM Bulk SMS
Sunday, 21 August 2016
KaKao Biz Message
What is Bizmessage (by Kakaotalk)?
Bizmessage is a new messaging service, allowing message reansmission via Kakaotalk application
Why use Kakaotalk Bizmessage service?
Message cost reduction thanks to Bizmessage
Direct connection to your cusomers via Kakaotalk Yellow ID
Messaging, 1:1 contact with customers, advertising tools (after "befriending")- #. Kakaotalk Yellow is...?
Kakaotalk service, allowing you to communicate with your cusomers.
(Free registration / Range of paid advertising services)
- #. Kakaotalk Yellow is...?
Kakaotalk verification mark, logo, easy opt-out Bizmessage banner SMS phishing protection
↗ Give your customers peace of mind!
In case Bizmessage message delivery fails, SureM re-sends the message via SMS(optional)
HLR (Home Location Registration)
Look-up Service (or HLR)
SureM offers information of each mobile phone subscriber.
What is Look-up Service?
Is a service wherein the client requests to search for information on a requested number in the central database that contains information of each mobile phone subscriber that is authorized to use the mobile core network. Look-up service is determined by IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity). IMSI is a 15 digit (or shorter) unique number that is stored in the mobile SIM card. The IMSI holds the information of the mobile phone numbers.Look-up Service Provides
- Telecom Operator
- Country
- Mobile number availability
- Mobile number portability
- Mobile number roaming status
Look-up Service Advantages
- Filter out virtual numbers, landline numbers, or any numbers that cannot receive SMS before SMS transmission.
- Check the availability of the phone, portability, or the roaming status of the phone.
Service Flow
- 1. Client sends out number look-up request to SureM
- 2. SureM receives the number request and forwards it to the service provider
- 3. Service provider then receives the number request from SureM
- 4. Service provider searches the number on the central database and receives the look-up result from central database
- 5. Service provider sends the look-up result to SureM
- 6. SureM simplifies the result to the client's convenience and forwards it to the client
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