Wholesale provider of international numbers and call-origination services Voxbone announced new, one-stop support of SMS for its direct inward dial (DID) numbers.
The new feature takes further advantage of Internet protocol networks’ capacity to converge voice and data, and at the same time replaces a multi-step, multi-contract process for Voxbone’s carrier and enterprise customers.
Initially, Voxbone’s support of SMS is available with phone numbers in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with more countries to be supported in the next few months. Using the long-haul transport mechanism of Voxbone’s voice service, an SMS message texted to a DID will be routed to Voxbone, which then will deliver the message over its IP network at local texting rates.
Previously, Voxbone customers wanting phone numbers in foreign markets to accept text messages needed to go to third-party SMS providers and sign separate contracts. Now phone numbers can be provisioned instantly, along with associated services, including voice, fax and SMS.