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August 17th, 2007 — Voice SMS
Voice SMS allows a subscriber to send the voice message to the other subscriber without talking to the recipient. The sender does it by dialing the recipient number in a pre-defined fashion/pre-defined by the operator. The network then routes the call to the IVR front end of the Voice SMS system. The sender then leaves a message in the Voice SMS system and hangs up the phone. The recipient is then sent an alert from the Voice SMS system about the sender’s message. The receiver of the message can then listen to the sender’s message and can also reply to the message by pressing a pre-designated numeric key and start speaking and end up by hanging up the phone. The original sender will receive an alert regarding the recipient reply and so on.
The solution shall have the features to provide:
· Message listen notification - Notification to the original sender that the intended recipient has listen to the Voice SMS end.
· Group Messaging - It should be possible to send /forward a Voice SMS to a number of subscribers.
· Message Scheduling - It should be possible to schedule the delivery of a Voice SMS at a particular time. The maximum minimum time frame for scheduling be indicated in the proposal.
· Configurable Message Storage interval - It should be possible to store a Voice SMS in the system for a BSNL configurable time period to enable a recipient retrieve/ hear the VSMS (The flexibility of the system should be highlighted in the proposal).
· Single Message Length - The typical single message length is desired as 30 seconds, however, it should be configurable by BSNL (The capability of the solution be clearly indicated in respect of this feature as minimum and maximum limit)
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August 16th, 2007 — Voice SMS
Voice SMS seems like Old wine in New bottle. Voice SMS Services launched by various companies are almost similar to voice mail, just that the packaging if different.
The voice message from the user is recorded via the normal calling handling mechanism, and an alert is provided to the recipient. The recipient is gets a playback of the message when he responds to the alert. Sounds very similar to voice mail.
Some providers use IVR to handle the user interface for voice SMS. Some use USSD infra to handle the user interface. SMS also can be used. BSNL calcutta is using IVR. Most of the other providers are using USSD.
Voice SMS is useful when sending voice alerts to a group of people. Almost like a bulk call facility on your mobile. Check out our bulk call service at www.fastalerts.in
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August 16th, 2007 — Voice SMS
BSNL Calcutta recently introduced Voice SMS services for its Landline, WLL and GSM customers.
To access the service dial 1256 from your phone and wait for the IVR. Follow the instructions to record the message and input recipient numbers.
The service currently supports 45 seconds of voice in a single message
If the called party is busy 15 attempts will be made to deliver the message before the message is discarded.
Group messaging facility is also available which will help you to send the same voice message to a group of numbers. Its really useful when sending festival greetings and similar applications.
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August 15th, 2007 — Voice SMS
Its easier to record a voice message than typing on T9 keyboard
Users may communicate in any language, which is a major advantage
Emotions and voice tones are preserved in a voice SMS
More information can be conveyed in a short voice SMS than 160 characters
Voice messages are more easier to comprehend.
Voice SMS needs no training, its almost like press and go.
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August 14th, 2007 — Voice SMS
Many operators are offering voice SMS services these days. The advantage, being the fact that you do not need to press any keys to compose the message, instead you can speak your message into your cell phone and press send.
The recipient will receive a message saying that he has a voice SMS, click to hear it or press *0* to listen to the message. The user upon doing this can hear the message.
If you have used MMS, you will know that there is nothing new in this service. By using MMS you can record a sound file, attach it to your message and send. You can even attach pictures and videos.
But MMS is not supported by all carriers and you need multimedia handsets to use MMS. The adoption of MMS is still very low.
Voice SMS is built upon the existing voice and SMS infrastructure. Every mobile operator can support the service and any ordinary handset will work.
But soon MMS will catch. In 3 years time all the handsets in the market will be MMs enabled. The Voice SMS service may become obselete then.
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