Crossbow SMS / Cloud routing & billing
Start your SMS operation with an experienced telecom partner.
Crossbow SMS gives wholesale SMS operators, aggregators and campaign businesses a cloud platform for routing, customer management and billing. We handle the initial configuration, help connect your suppliers and advise you as you get started.
Your business. Your suppliers. Crossbow behind the operation.
- Cloud-based platform
- Initial configuration & connection help
- Use your own suppliers and routes
Inside Crossbow SMS
The platform behind your SMS business.
Bring customer accounts, supplier connections, routing and billing into one platform built around SMS operations.
Monitor MT/MO traffic and review delivery status from delivery receipts.
Manage customer accounts, balances, credit limits, rate profiles and payment terms.
Manage rate tables, with rating and billing in the platform.
From plans to operation
We help you get operational.
Starting an SMS business involves more than choosing software. We work with you on the initial configuration and supplier interconnections, with practical operational advice.
Talk through your requirements-
Discuss your plans
Tell us about the business you are building, the customers you intend to serve and the suppliers you plan to connect.
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Configure the platform
We handle the agreed initial configuration around your operation's requirements.
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Establish interconnections
We help connect your chosen suppliers and advise on the operational questions involved in getting started.
Your supplier relationships
Use your own suppliers and routes.
You bring your suppliers; we help you connect them. Crossbow is the platform — you keep your supplier relationships and buy traffic where you choose. If you need additional routes, we can help you find suitable options.
The people behind the platform
Work with people who know telecom.
Crossbow SMS is developed by DataTechLabs, a team with experience in telecom platforms, routing and billing.
You work with the people behind the platform during initial configuration and supplier interconnections, with advice grounded in the practical requirements of your operation.
Commercial model
Pricing for your SMS operation.
Tell us about your requirements and expected message volume. We'll provide a quote explaining the charges and what is included.
Request a quote- Setup
- A charge for the agreed initial setup work.
- Fixed service
- A fixed charge for the platform service.
- Usage
- Fees based on the number of submitted messages.
Rates, included services and billing terms are defined in your quote.
Protocols & operations
Technical details.
Connectivity
- Your customers connect over SMPP.
- The platform connects to your suppliers' SMSCs over SMPP.
- HTTP API for message submission.
Messaging
- MT and MO SMS.
- MT and MO MMS, with MM4 interconnection.
- GSM-7 and UCS-2 encoding, including concatenated (multipart) messages.
Operations
- Per-message logs and delivery status from delivery receipts.
- SMPP connection status overview.
- High-availability deployment with load balancing and failover.
Security
- TLS-encrypted connections.
- Per-user access control.
- Audit logging.
Before you get started
Common questions.
Who is Crossbow SMS for?
Wholesale SMS operators, aggregators and SMS campaign businesses. It is particularly relevant if you are starting a new operation and want help getting configured and connected.
Is Crossbow SMS cloud-based?
Yes. We primarily offer Crossbow SMS as a cloud-based service. Contact us to discuss your deployment requirements.
Do I need my own SMS suppliers?
Customers normally bring their own suppliers and routes. We help with interconnections and can also help you find routes if needed.
What assistance do you provide?
Initial platform configuration, supplier interconnection assistance and operational advice. We agree the scope with you before setup begins.
What are usage fees based on?
The number of submitted messages. Your quote will explain the applicable rates and billing terms.
Let's talk Crossbow SMS
Tell us about the SMS business you're building.
Whether you already have suppliers or are still planning your operation, we can discuss how Crossbow SMS would fit your requirements.