Re: NTL and SMS?

["washwaterpaul" <pjw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Adrian" <yahoo@...> wrote:
>
> I was under the impression the z-text modem was outgoing SMS only

It is send and receive.

> > I read with interest about the z-text SMS Modem on Automated
Home.
> > Sounds like a great device for HA integration (via xAP for
example).
> > I'm thinking incoming SMS -&gt; xAP -&gt; display on PC,
touchscreen
> > controller, etc.

> > Unfortunately... we are NTL for phone and not BT [strange to
actually
> > say 'unfortunately not BT' :-)  ].
> >
> > So, does anyone know if NTL have fixed line SMS in the
pipeline?  (A
> > Google and hunt around NTL's site reveals nothing and life's too
short
> > to call NTL customer support.)

It will depend on what part of the UK you are in. You can use the
Bizzyline server from any line.

> >
> > While I'm on, does anyone know if z-text works as a caller line
id
> > device for the phone as well?

All Caller ID standards are surported, is has to see the incoming
CLI to know to answer the call from the SMS service.

Paul
www.ntstelecom.co.uk/smsmodem.htm