web applications - SMS/Text message sending via PHP

Question

I'm interested in knowing if it would be at all feasible to be able to send text messages via PHP. The main purpose of which would be to send a single message to a group of people - 10+ - with updates regarding news and such. Preferably the solution should be free, though it is not a necessity in any way. Thanks to all in advance.

Answer 1

I've done this with PHP, and it works very well. Text messages are nothing more than an email, usually with the receiver's 10 digit number @address.com. If you want to send text messages to someone with PHP, you'll need to get the proper address:

Here is a Partial List

You'll want to be careful with how long your messages get, since at about 55 characters (I believe) your message can be either split into multiple texts, or lost.

Sending texts via email is free.