Custom SMS Gateway: Configuration Recommendations

General
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For customers using custom SMS gateways:

Please leave feedback about your custom SMS gateway setup, including pricing, limits, and the region where you are using it. This will help others choose the most suitable SMS gateway for their needs in Powerlynx.

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NextSMS is a recognized and fairly popular local SMS gateway in Tanzania, particularly among SMEs, NGOs, and community projects. It is valued for its competitive pricing, local language support, customer service, and reliable deliverability across Tanzanian mobile networks.

API documentation: Developer API

Configuration Example

  1. Create an account at nextsms.co.tz.
  2. Encode your username and password in Base64 format.
  3. Configure your custom SMS gateway in Powerlynx using the encoded credentials and API URL.

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