Glossary
Term
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Definition
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Receiving messages |
A message sent (originating) from a mobile handset to an application via Clickatell. |
Sending messages |
A message sent from an application to (terminating on) a mobile handset via Clickatell. |
Premium rated message |
A mobile user is charged a premium rate to send messages to a particular short or long code. This service is not available in all regions; please contact an account manager for more information. |
Revenue share |
This refers to the portion of the premium charge associated with a premium-rated message, which is passed on to the content provider. |
Content provider |
This is the Clickatell customer who is offering one or more services that are usually premium-rated SMS systems. |
Customer |
A registered Clickatell customer utilizing the Clickatell API for message delivery and receipt. |
Sender ID |
The ‘from’ address that appears on the user’s handset. This is also known as the message originator or source address. A Sender ID must be registered within your account and approved by us before it may be used. |
Destination address |
The mobile number/MSISDN of the handset to which the message must be delivered. The number should be in international number format, e.g. country code + local mobile number, excluding the leading zero (0). |
Source address |
See “Sender ID” above. |
Short code |
A short number which is common across all the operators for a specific region. |
Subscriber |
The mobile network subscriber who owns the mobile number (MSISDN) which will send or receive SMS messages, or will be billed for premium rated services. |
Upstream gateway |
A network operator, third party, or our own short message service center (SMSC). |
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