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Table of Contents:

Definition and Overview

1. Introduction

2. Benefits of SMS

3. Network Elements and Architecture

4. Signaling Elements

5. Mobile-Terminated Short Message Example

6. Mobile-Originated Short Message Example

7. SMS Applications

Self-Test

Glossary

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Definition
Short message service (SMS) is a globally accepted wireless service that enables the transmission of alphanumeric messages between mobile subscribers and external systems such as electronic mail, paging, and voice-mail systems.

Overview
This tutorial provides an introduction to basic SMS concepts, specifications, networks, and services.