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GanuGanu 

SMS from SF to Mobile

I need to send a SMS to the mobile number which is stored in Contact record(This should be done automatically after creating the Contact), Is it possible in Apex Trigger ?
 
Please give your suggestion!
srcasmsrcasm
Ganu,
There are probably many ways to do this but the setup I would use is to use a Workflow Rules to check when a Contact is added to send an Outbound Message to an SMS gateway. This shouldn't be too hard to do but SMS messages do cost money.

The other option is to enter their mobile email address (such as for AT&T it's 5551112222@cingularme.com) as an email field. (More can be found here http://www.accutracking.com/sms-email.html) Then you could use an Email Template to do this as well.

Sincerely,
Jesse Middleton
Sr. Consultant
CRM manager
mobile. 215.275.6557
jesse.middleton@crm-manager.net | http://www.crm-manager.net
GanuGanu
Hi Middleton,
Thank you for your reply,
Can you please post a sample workflow to further proceed on SMS,
srcasmsrcasm
Check out this package that I created and see if it helps you to understand what I mean. You will probably need to add a couple Mobile Providers into the SMS Gateways tab.

UPDATED URL:
https://login.salesforce.com/?startURL=%2Fpackaging%2FinstallPackage.apexp%3Fp0%3D04t80000000YIoV

Message Edited by srcasm on 12-22-2008 06:52 AM
srcasmsrcasm
By the way, a few of the gateways can be found here.

http://www.accutracking.com/sms-email.html
GanuGanu

Thanks Middleton its working when I have tried through www.clickatell.Com , but its showing like a commercial message,

Please let me is there a trial account for testing in cingularme.com or any International specification.



Message Edited by Ganu on 12-24-2008 02:57 AM
Palak Singhal 5Palak Singhal 5
Hello Ganu,

This is completely possible with the help of 360 SMS App. In this app, process builders are used well to create any kind of automation processes. As soon as a contact will be created, an automated text would be sent to the respective person.

For more detailed information, you can try a free version their app with the help of this link: (https://appexchange.salesforce.com/appxListingDetail?listingId=a0N3000000DpSyIEAV)
 
James GoddenJames Godden
Hi Ganu,
So basically as soon as a contact will be created, you want that an automated text should be sent to the respective person.
This is completely possible with the help of 360 SMS App. This app makes use of process builders to create any kind of automation.
For more information,  you can visit their website: https://360smsapp.com/
Salesforce Messaging App | Send SMS From Salesforce - 360 SMS App
https://360smsapp.com