SMSpushnotiser

SMSpushnotiser, or SMS push notifications, describe a notification delivery method that leverages the Short Message Service (SMS) channel to deliver alerts to mobile devices. Unlike app-based push notifications that require an installed application and an active data connection, SMSpushnotiser relies on traditional cellular SMS infrastructure and a registered phone number. The term is used in Nordic and other markets to reflect the combination of real-time alerting with the ubiquity of SMS reach.

Typically, a backend service monitors events and, when a condition is met, formats a concise message using a template and sends it through an SMS gateway/provider to one or more phone numbers. Messages may be delivered instantly, but depend on carrier routing and SMS throughput. Many implementations support message templates, opt-in/out, and international numbers.

Common use cases include system monitoring alerts, transactional notifications (login attempts, password resets), appointment reminders, and security alerts where a device may not have a connected app.

Pros and cons: SMSpushnotiser offers wide reach and works without a data connection, with fast delivery in many networks. Limitations include message length constraints, higher cost per recipient compared to some app-based channels, and privacy considerations. Content should avoid sensitive data, and numbers must be stored securely while complying with consent and local laws (for example, GDPR).

Implementation considerations include choosing a provider, API reliability, delivery receipts, opt-in management, templating, cost control, internationalization, and privacy. Related topics include push notifications, SMS gateways, two-factor authentication, and mobile messaging.