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Sending and receiving SMS
The popular communication method of short messages (SMS) is now also possible with
the conventional telephone network. You can send and receive text messages (SMS)
using your telephone. In order for you to be able to send and receive SMS text
messages, some prerequisites must be met.
General requirements
o
Your telephone connection must have access to the CLIP facility (
C
alling
L
ine
I
dentification
P
resentation). Check with your telephone network provider that these
services have been enabled on your telephone line. This service is subject to charge
and you may have to apply to your telephone network provider for this (e.g.
Deutsche Telekom on 0800 33 01000).
o
0190 numbers must not be blocked on your conventional telephone network.
o
The SMS service is supported only on telephone lines, which are operated on the
local network
by
Deutsche Telekom AG
. The sending of SMS is not currently
possible with call-by-call connections.
o
The sending of SMS is subject to charge.
o
If the recipient does not use the SMS service on the conventional telephone network
or if his telephone is generally unable to receive text messages, the SMS will
automatically be delivered as a speech message, i.e. by means of the telephone.
o
The costs will be billed by Deutsche Telekom.
Important note:
Due to the continuous development in the area of telecommunications,
the above information may already have changed. The latest information can be obtained
from the appropriate websites or service numbers.
Choosing a provider
All SMS messages are distributed by a so-called SMS centre. At present, this service is
offered by "Deutsche Telekom" and "Anny Way". These SMS centres can be reached via a
special telephone number, by means of which the SMS messages are sent and received.
Your AUDIOLINE telephone is set up for use with Deutsche Telekom.
SMS using Deutsche Telekom.
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The number for the Deutsche Telekom message centre is 0193010.
o
When using Deutsche Telekom, a simple registration is required. To do this, send
your first SMS with the text
ANMELD
(register) to the number 8 8 8 8.
o
SMS from the Vodafone, E-Plus or O2 networks cannot be received by Deutsche
Telekom. In this case, the SMS will be read out.
SMS using Anny Way
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The number for the Anny Way message centre is 019001504.
o
No registration is necessary when using Anny Way. Simply send any SMS and you
will be automatically registered with Anny way.
o
SMS from the D1 (T-Mobile) and E-Plus networks cannot be received by Anny Way.
In this case, the SMS will be read out.
SMS using Deutsche Telekom and Anny Way.
You can also receive SMS messages from both providers simultaneously with your
telephone. The sending of SMS messages is only possible via one provider. First decide
which supplier you will want to use later for your SMS messages.
