First, we use .net & sql server.
I have a client that is interested in a system that will send SMS messages at scheduled times.
I have never done anything like this except for sending an sms through an email gateway, like [email protected]. But, I don't think that is an option for this as, our database will store the phone number and ignore the provider.
Thanks for any input on tackling this problem.
Easiest way is to use an SMS gateway who provide an API. Check out txtlocal
If you use a provider such as txtlocal you have 2 options - you can either build the scheduling into your system, or you could have a batch process which sends the sms info and the time that you want it to be sent using their API.