SMSC Simulator

Versions

The SMSC Simulator service is available in a number of different versions to suit difference customer needs. SMSC Simulator is part of Melrose Labs SMPP Testing services.

The Shared SMSC Simulator service allows message submissions via an SMPP account at rates up to 100 SMS per second. It returns delivery receipts in a standard format with a “delivered” status for all messages. This shared simulator is non-customisable and does not offer monitoring capabilities. It supports both Mobile Originated (MO) and Mobile Terminated (MT) SMS.

SMPP over TLS support is available for SMS applications to connect securely (SMPP TLS port: 8775).

SMPP Account Details

Server:	smscsim.melroselabs.com
Port:	2775 (non-TLS), 8775 (TLS)
System ID: Password:	Provided when purchased - see pricing
System type:	null

Inbound MO SMS Tool

Use the Inbound MO SMS Tool to send MO SMS to your application from the SMSC Simulator to simulate inbound SMS from a mobile.

Launch Inbound MO SMS Tool

SMPP Client

Inbound MO SMS Tool

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Use this tool to send MO SMS to your application from the SMSC Simulator, simulating inbound SMS from a mobile device. The SMPP system ID and password must match those used by your application.

SMSC Simulator hostname

SMSC Simulator port

SMPP System ID

SMPP Password

SMS Client Simulator mobile number

Destination mobile number

When using the Shared SMSC Simulator, the destination address must include the system ID digits.

With the Dedicated SMSC Simulator, any number can be entered for the destination address.

Optional Launch SMPP Client

Use instead of application to connect to SMSC Simulator and receive inbound SMS.

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Utilise the provided SMPP account details in your application or with our SMPP clients to connect to the SMSC simulators and submit messages at rates up to 100 SMS per second. Please note that SMPP credentials must be purchased to access the SMSC Simulator service.

Credentials are valid for 90-days from issue.

Dedicated SMSC Simulator instances are available for clients requiring advanced testing capabilities beyond the shared service. These instances support up to 8,000 SMS per second, accommodate up to 250 SMPP binds per IP, and allow an unlimited number of SMPP credentials. They also offer SMPP v5 flow control, congestion avoidance, and configurable delivery receipts (status, latency, format). The specific capabilities and configurations can be tailored to meet your requirements.

SMPP over TLS, performance monitoring using Prometheus/Grafana, dedicated capacity and CDRs are supported. Instances are available at our London, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Cape Town, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, North Virginia, Ohio and São Paulo locations.

Dedicated SMSC Simulator dashboard in Prometheus/Grafana

Available in one month blocks at GBP 250 per month (no TLS) or GBP 300 per month (SMPP over TLS).

Please contact us if you require a Dedicated SMSC Simulator instance.

AWS Marketplace Dedicated SMSC Simulator instances can be created for those with testing needs beyond the shared service and need to test within their own cloud environment. AWS Marketplace Dedicated SMSC Simulator instances support up to 10,000 SMS/sec, up to 250 SMPP binds per IP, and unlimited number of SMPP credentials.

Performance monitoring is possible using Prometheus/Grafana. Instances are available across all AWS regions.

The On-premises SMSC Simulator is available for those who need to perform frequent testing or are unable to use cloud testing services. We offer On-premises SMSC Simulator software with support for 8,000 SMS/sec, up to 50 SMPP binds, unlimited number of SMPP credentials, SMPP v5 flow control and congestion avoidance, CDRs, and configurable DLRs (status, latency, format). The capabilities and configuration provided are dependent on your requirements.

As with the cloud-based Dedicated SMSC Simulator, performance monitoring using Prometheus/Grafana is supported (see above Grafana dashboard).

Melrose Labs will supply software binaries and technical support to fulfil your required configuration. You provide the host on which the binaries are installed. When ordering, select a RedHat (suitable for Centos, SuSE Linux, etc) or Debian (suitable for Ubuntu, Mint, etc) build.

Please contact us if you require an On-premises SMSC Simulator.

SMSC Simulator Pricing and Comparison