SMS Gateway Advice

[Jon Stethridge]

Hi,

 

I am setting up a trial SMS > email gateway. I am thinking about using the following:

1. Redhat Linux 9

2. Orange "Pay as You Go" Sim Card

3. Ericsson T68 phone (not T68i)

4. Serial Data Cable (yet to be purchased)

 

I would be really grateful if anyone could let me know any potential problems. In particularly:

- Has anyone tried using a "pay as you go" sim card from Orange in the UK - does it give enough access? Or are vital ports blocked etc..

- Is it ok using a T68 not a T68i or is there another phone I should purchase cheaply to save any problems.

- Anyone recommend where to get the cable.

 

Any help much appreciated.

Cheers,

Jon