SMS (Short Message Service)

SMS (Short Message Service) is a service typically provided by mobile carriers that sends short (160 characters or fewer) messages to an endpoint. SMS is often fast but is not real time.

Relevant NENA Documents
Note: To find and download the document, copy the document number (like NENA-STA-010) from below and search the NENA Standards and Documents page.

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• NENA website: SMS Text-to-9-1-1 Resources for PSAPs & 9-1-1 Authorities
• NENA-STA-010, Detailed Functional and Interface Standards for the NENA i3 Solution