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How to send and receive SMS through an API from your own number, what it costs, and how to connect automations and AI agents. Practical, with code samples and screenshots.
Automation and AI
Can Claude send text messages? Yes. Connect an SMS MCP server to Claude, Cursor or Codex and let your agent send and read SMS from your own number, safely.
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SMS API
An SMS API that sends from your own number: connect an Android phone, get an API key and send texts with cURL, Python, Node.js, PHP or Go. Free plan to start.
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Android SMS gateway
An Android SMS gateway turns a phone and SIM into an API for texts. Learn how it works, gateway types compared, setup in 4 steps, limits and when to skip it.
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Automation and AI
Can Claude send text messages? Yes. Connect an SMS MCP server to Claude, Cursor or Codex and let your agent send and read SMS from your own number, safely.
Read article. 13 min read
Automation and AI
Send SMS from n8n with the HTTP Request node and receive replies with a webhook. Includes paste-ready JSON, Google Sheets, Slack and AI reply recipes.
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SMS API
An SMS API that sends from your own number: connect an Android phone, get an API key and send texts with cURL, Python, Node.js, PHP or Go. Free plan to start.
Read article. 15 min read
SMS API
Receive incoming SMS in your app with a webhook: event payloads, HMAC signature verification in Node.js and Python, retries, deduplication and YES/NO reply flows.
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SMS API
How to send SMS using Python, Node.js or PHP through a REST API from your own number: copy-paste code, retries, error handling and delivery status checks.
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Android SMS gateway
An Android SMS gateway turns a phone and SIM into an API for texts. Learn how it works, gateway types compared, setup in 4 steps, limits and when to skip it.
Read article. 14 min read
Android SMS gateway
How many SMS can an Android phone send per hour or day? Real limits from the phone, Android and carriers, plus when a wholesale SMS provider is the better choice.
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Android SMS gateway
Turn a spare Android phone and a SIM card into an SMS gateway in about 15 minutes. Setup steps, what to check on the phone, and how to keep it running 24/7.
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Use cases
Is SMS 2FA secure? An honest guide to SMS OTP from your own number: SIM swap risk, NIST guidance, when a phone gateway is enough, plus Node.js code for codes.
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Use cases
Send bulk SMS from Excel or Google Sheets with your own Android phone: export UTF-8 CSV, map columns, use {{ name }} variables, and expect about 720 SMS/hour.
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Use cases
Send appointment reminder SMS from your own number: 12 templates under 160 characters, best timing, YES/NO replies via webhook, and scheduling through the API.
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Costs and compliance
Do you need 10DLC to text US customers? Learn A2P vs P2P, brand and campaign registration fees, toll-free verification, and where an own-SIM gateway fits.
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Costs and compliance
Looking for a Twilio alternative for low-volume SMS? Compare Telnyx, Plivo and an own-SIM Android gateway on price per message, fees and 10DLC, with worked costs.
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Costs and compliance
Twilio SMS pricing explained: base rate, carrier fees, number rental and 10DLC, with worked costs for 300 to 10,000 texts a month and alternatives compared.
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