Australian
SMS Gateway

1.6¢ per SMS on your first purchase

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send-sms
curl -u username:password \
  -X POST https://api.mobilemessage.com.au/v1/messages \
  -d '{
        "to": "0400123456",
        "message": "Your ACME verification code is 284914",
        "sender": "ACME"
      }'
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Your ACME verification code is 284914
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1.6¢ per Message on Your First Purchase

Enjoy gateway pricing of just 1.6¢ per SMS on your first purchase. No monthly or API fees, ever.
SMS Pricing

Direct‑to‑Carrier Delivery

Messages route through high-speed links straight to the Australian carriers. No offshore hops, just speed and reliability.

FREE Dedicated Number

Claim your own dedicated virtual mobile number once you add credits—perfect for two‑way SMS and branded sender IDs.
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What Makes an SMS Gateway?

An SMS Gateway is the bridge between your software and Australia’s mobile networks. Using our REST endpoints, you hand us a JSON payload—our gateway translates, routes, and returns real‑time delivery receipts, all in seconds.

Whether you’re sending OTP codes, appointment reminders or marketing blasts, our gateway scales from a single message to the largest campaigns, submitting to Australian carriers at over 400 messages per second, without draining your budget.

All traffic is AES‑encrypted in transit, stored in ISO‑27001‑certified data centres and monitored 24/7 by our NOC in Melbourne.

SMS Gateway Diagram

Under the Hood

From API call to handset in a few seconds.

1
Your app fires a request

One HTTPS call with a JSON payload — from any language or platform.

2
We validate and submit

The message goes straight onto Australian carrier links, with transactional sends on their own dedicated connections.

3
The network delivers

The carrier hands your message to the handset, typically within a few seconds.

4
You get the receipt

The handset acknowledges and an instant delivery receipt lands on your webhook.

Popular Gateway Use Cases

Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Factor Authentication

One-time passwords and 2FA codes delivered in seconds, on dedicated carrier connections.

Order and Delivery Updates
Order & Delivery Updates

Keep customers informed at every step, from dispatch through to delivery.

System and IoT Alerts
System & IoT Alerts

Automated alarms from your monitoring stack or connected devices, straight to the on-call phone.

Bulk Marketing with Replies
Bulk Marketing with Replies

Large campaigns that customers can reply to, handled on the same gateway.

CRM and Help-Desk Automation
CRM & Help-Desk Automation

Trigger notifications from the tools your team already runs, with no extra code.

Appointment Reminders
Appointment Reminders

Automatic reminders from your booking system that cut no-shows without lifting a finger.

SMS Gateway FAQ

An SMS gateway is a cloud-based messaging platform that enables software applications and systems to send and receive SMS messages through the mobile phone networks. Mobile Message’s SMS gateway provides a simple RESTful API, converting your HTTP-based requests into text messages delivered directly to Australian mobile networks. It handles encoding, routing, and real-time delivery reporting seamlessly, typically within just a few seconds.

When your application sends an SMS via our gateway, you simply make an HTTPS API request containing your message details as JSON. Mobile Message authenticates, queues, and securely routes your message directly to Australian carriers. The carrier then forwards it to the recipient’s mobile device, which sends an acknowledgement back. This generates a delivery receipt (DLR), providing immediate confirmation to your application through webhook callbacks or direct API queries. You can also inspect past deliveries in the webhook delivery logs.

Mobile Message’s SMS Gateway provides a straightforward REST API, supporting HTTPS POST and GET requests. You can integrate message sending, delivery receipts and inbound SMS handling. We offer comprehensive API documentation and ready-to-use code examples to simplify integration.

Mobile Message’s SMS Gateway prioritises security and reliability. All messages and API interactions are encrypted via HTTPS (AES-256 in transit). Our infrastructure is hosted in ISO-27001 compliant data centres in Australia. We monitor 24/7 from our Melbourne NOC and guarantee at least 99.9% monthly uptime under our Service Level Agreement.

Our SMS Gateway is ideal for fast, reliable message delivery and response tracking. Common use cases include two-factor authentication (2FA), transactional messaging (order updates, payment alerts), system monitoring alerts, marketing campaigns with two-way replies, and automated CRM or helpdesk notifications.

Messages are handed straight to Australian carriers, with no bulk queue sitting between your request and the network, and typically arrive within a few seconds. Transactional messages travel on their own dedicated carrier connections, never waiting behind bulk campaigns, which makes the gateway ideal for verification codes and urgent alerts. Delivery ultimately depends on the recipient's phone being on and in reception.

Yes. Every account includes a free dedicated Australian virtual number for two-way messaging. Incoming replies can be processed in real time via webhooks or by polling our REST API, enabling automated or conversational flows.

Absolutely. Our clear REST API with JSON payloads fits into any software, website or app. Detailed documentation and multilingual code examples help most developers integrate in minutes.

No, pricing is simple and transparent. You pay only for SMS messages sent. Your first purchase is 1.6¢ each, then standard rates run from 2¢ to 4¢. There are no setup fees, monthly charges or hidden costs. Your inbound number and full API access are included at no extra charge.

Getting started is quick. Create a free account (50 complimentary SMS credits included), grab your API keys, and follow our step-by-step developer guide. You can send your first SMS in under five minutes.

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