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What it is

NowSMS is a content delivery server for SMS and MMS that can serve as a message hub, operator MMSC, SMPP proxy, email gateway, and two-way application interface. It connects to SMS services through SMPP, HTTP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, GSM modems, or Android phones, and supports MMS protocols MM1, MM3, MM4, MM7, and EAIF. Messages can be routed among SMS connections by destination patterns for least-cost routing. Applications can connect through HTTP, SMPP, SMTP, or MM7; sample APIs are available for PHP, Java, and command-line use. Its MMSC supports OMA MMS versions 1.0–1.3 and 3GPP MMS versions 5.3.0–6.13.0, with content adaptation and conversion. NowSMS is listed for Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API, and self-hosted use. The Modem Edition costs £370, paid once, and server software has a free 30-day trial. Sending messages requires an SMS provider connection, GSM modem, or Android phone. Documentation, a PDF manual, and a discussion forum with free support for trial users are available.

Spec sheet

Purpose
NowSMS is a multi-protocol content delivery server for SMS and MMS messaging.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Audience
The Gateway Edition is designed for service providers, corporate customers, developers, and testing services.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Trial
Server software is offered as a free 30-day trial, and the download page says an SMS provider connection, GSM modem, or Android phone is needed to send messages.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Security
The features page lists SMTP Authentication support; the maker's purchase page describes secure online card payment through PayPal.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Support
The maker offers online documentation, a PDF manual, and a discussion forum with free support for trial users.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Headquarters
Whyteleafe, Surrey, United KingdomRead 23 Sep 2026 · nowwireless.com
Developer interfaces
Applications can interface using HTTP, SMPP, SMTP, and MM7, with sample APIs for PHP, Java, and command-line use.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Gateway functions
The product includes an SMS and MMS message hub or switch, mobile operator MMSC, SMPP proxy, email-to-message gateway, and two-way application enabler.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
MMS connectivity
Supported MMS protocols include MM1, MM3, MM4, MM7, and EAIF.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
MMSC
The MMSC supports OMA MMS versions 1.0 through 1.3 and 3GPP MMS versions 5.3.0 through 6.13.0, with dynamic content adaptation and conversion.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Notable requirement
NowSMS requires an SMS service provider connection or a GSM modem or Android phone before it can send messages.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Routing
The features page says messages can be routed to different SMS connections using destination pattern matching for least-cost routing.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
Scale claim
The maker says NowSMS is deployed by over 3,000 customers in more than 125 countries.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
SMS connectivity
Supported SMS connections include SMPP, HTTP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2, GSM modems, and Android phones.Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com

Plans and prices

NowSMS Modem Edition £370, paid once License based on number of modems · Supports multiple GSM modems or Android phones Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowwireless.com
NowSMS Cloud Gateway Edition Priced on request Store listing shows £0.00 and POA Cloud hosted · Gateway Edition functionality Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowwireless.com
NowSMS Gateway Edition Priced on request Contact for product options and pricing Designed for service providers, corporate customers, developers and testing services · License based on message throughput · No automatic MMS subscriber provisioning Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
NowSMS Lite Edition Priced on request Purchase page provides no price Single GSM modem or Android phone Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com
NowSMS MMSC Edition Priced on request Contact for product options and pricing Operator MMSC · License based on message throughput Read 5 Oct 2026 · nowsms.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports multiple SMS and MMS protocols.
  • Routes messages by destination patterns.
  • Offers two-way messaging and delivery reports.
  • Includes APIs and sample code.
  • Free 30-day server software trial.

Limits

  • Sending requires an SMS connection, modem, or Android phone.
  • No free plan is listed.
  • Only the Modem Edition price is stated.

Who it suits

NowSMS is suited to service providers, corporate customers, developers, and testing services that need SMS or MMS messaging. It also fits teams connecting applications through its listed interfaces, provided they have an SMS provider connection, GSM modem, or Android phone to send messages.

Verdict

NowSMS combines messaging gateways, routing, and application interfaces across a broad set of SMS and MMS protocols. Check the connection requirement and edition pricing before choosing it.

Where Specifiction places it

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