When coupled with the capabilities of SMS, the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, such as retail, automotive, finance, healthcare, hospitality, fitness, and nearly any imaginable industry.
Why SMS? IoT devices need a way to communicate with each other – and SMS is the perfect candidate.
SMS allows IoT devices to be configured remotely or Over-the-Air (OTA). It’s a low-cost, reliable, and speedy way to deliver notifications from machine-to-machine. SMS is supported by every global network, requires only minimal power, and works even when data service isn’t available.
For advanced 5G networks to continue supporting SMS traffic, a specially designed network node, the Short Message Service Function (SMSF), will be a crucial element from day 1.
In a future built upon machine-to-machine communications, it’s critical for mobile operators to have the right tools in place to support SMS as mobile networks continue to evolve.
Read this infographic to learn more about SMSF and the role it plays in the future of IoT.
