Hi all
a general question about sending realtime messaging from a cloud server
to users with handsets. BTW, here in Ruby forum just because I’m rubyst.
I’m creating new ecommerce: ROSPO - Snap Commerce for Local Trades
( enjoy small video introduction: http://www.rosposhop.com )
Now, my problem is to find the BEST way to deliver Online Orders
(submitted by online buyer) to a seller with a cell phone in his hands.
Order delivery must be in REALTIME and with a “delivery receipt”
confirmation requirement (I need to know for sure if order arrived into
the seller mobile phone, so no beloved e-mails, sorry).
- Push Notifications
A native app with some sort of push notification protocol for orders
notifications ?
by example using Cloud Messaging | Google for Developers for
Android, something similar fo IoS, something similar for Microsoft Phone
OS, etc.) ?
- SMS
pros:
- Old plain “delivey receipt” SMS text messages. They always reach
receivers also in area without 3G coverage… - SMSs do not require any native app. any sort of cellphone is ok.
cons:
sending (and receiving) SMSs is not free of charge.
Any further suggestion ?
BTW, any good experience with SMS gateway providers like: Twillio.com /
Nexmo.com ? I used until now with success Italian Skebby.com, but I
possibly need the CHEAPEST&AFFORDABLE provider that act in worlwide
countries (ROSPO servers will be instantiated in any city all around the
world…)
thanks 
giorgio