SMPP Gateway & Protocol Integration

Enterprise SMPP gateway for high-volume SMS - Compatible with Kannel and industry-standard SMPP clients

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What is an SMPP Gateway?

Our SMPP gateway provides a direct connection to carrier networks using the Short Message Peer-to-Peer protocol - the telecommunications industry standard for SMS messaging.

Our SMPP gateway is ideal for high-volume applications requiring:

  • Direct carrier connectivity
  • Minimal latency (sub-second delivery)
  • High throughput (1000+ messages/second)
  • Persistent connections
  • Real-time delivery receipts
Perfect for: Kannel SMS gateway users, aggregators, VoIP providers, enterprises, and applications sending millions of messages monthly.

SMPP vs REST API

SMPP REST API
Connection Persistent Per-request
Throughput 1000+ msg/s 100 msg/s
Latency < 100ms 200-500ms
Complexity High Low
Best For High volume Standard use

SMPP Gateway Technical Specifications

Enterprise-grade SMPP gateway with full protocol support - Kannel compatible

Protocol Support
  • SMPP v3.4
  • SMPP v5.0
  • TCP/IP connectivity
  • TLS/SSL encryption
Performance
  • 1000+ TPS per bind
  • Multiple binds supported
  • < 100ms latency
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
Features
  • Transceiver mode
  • Transmitter/Receiver
  • Delivery receipts
  • Long message support
Connectivity
  • Direct carrier routes
  • Global coverage
  • Number portability
  • HLR lookup
Integration
  • Sample code provided
  • Testing environment
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Documentation
Infrastructure
  • Redundant servers
  • Load balancing
  • Automatic failover
  • Queue management

SMPP Gateway Connection Configuration

SMPP Gateway Connection Parameters
Host: smpp.websms.co.nz
Port: 2775 (Standard)
Port: 2776 (TLS/SSL)
Protocol: SMPP v3.4 / v5.0
Bind Type: Transceiver / Transmitter / Receiver
Character Set: GSM 7-bit, Latin-1, UCS2
Max Connections: 10 per account
Throttle Rate: Configurable (default 100 TPS)
Kannel Compatible: Yes
Authentication

SMPP accounts require separate credentials from your web portal login:

  • System ID: Your unique SMPP username
  • Password: SMPP-specific password
  • System Type: Optional, can be left blank
  • Address Range: Optional regex for inbound routing
Important Notes
  • SMPP access requires approval and minimum volume commitment
  • Dedicated IP whitelisting required for security
  • Test environment available for integration testing
  • 24-hour setup time after approval
Supported PDUs
  • bind_transmitter
  • bind_receiver
  • bind_transceiver
  • submit_sm
  • deliver_sm
  • enquire_link
  • unbind
Get SMPP Access

Ready for high-volume messaging?

Minimum 100,000 messages/month required

SMPP Gateway Use Cases

When to choose our SMPP gateway over REST API

Kannel SMS Gateway Users

Organizations using Kannel open-source SMS gateway requiring reliable SMPP connectivity to New Zealand carriers.

SMS Aggregators

Resellers and aggregators requiring white-label SMPP gateway solutions with direct carrier connectivity.

VoIP Providers

Telephony platforms needing SMS capabilities integrated with voice services for unified communications.

Financial Services

Banks and payment processors requiring instant OTP delivery with minimal latency for transaction verification.

Security Applications

2FA systems and security platforms needing guaranteed delivery times and persistent connections.