smsframework

The last time a major drupal version was released, Drupal 7, the SMS Framework was way behind in releasing a 7.x version. This led to the inability of lots of users to switch quickly to gain the benefits of the new drupal release.
I would like us to put some effort into having a 8.x version of SMS Framework ready at the time of D8 release. I'm starting this discussion because I have used SMS Frameworks on a couple of sites and I am also quite excited by the prospects of D8 and the features it brings along with it.

Overview:
SMS Framework which has its beginnings in GSOC has grown a far way, the vision of the invasion of wireless technology has been realized. SMSFramework allows for Drupal to be a management tool in sending and recieveing SMS notifications. Many modules including, notifications, and VBO can now be integrated to perform ingenious applications utilizing the SMSFramework.

Description:

After starting a patch for providing an extended new hook system in v2 (http://drupal.org/node/442748), I corresponded with Will to start efficient planing of the 2.x branch by introducing some main goals for development. You are welcome to join the discussion and leave proposals.

SMS Framework will be stated "on heavy development" so should not be used on production sites at the moment.

This list might grow in the next days, so feel free to propose new points or comment on existing ones.

Hi all,

I have just finished a gateway module for Txtlocal (http://www.txtlocal.com), and would like it make it available for inclusion in the SMS Framework package. The module was written for 6.x and supports inbound and outbound messaging with all of txtlocal's extended options (specify sender, delayed send, message reference, WAP PUSH).

I had to make a slight mod to sms.module because the receiver MSISDN is important for my project. I have written it to the phpdoc header in the gateway module, but here it is:

Hi - I'm hosting the San Francisco Drupal Users Group next month, and I want to bring in someone to talk about mobile integration with Drupal web sites. Anyone in this group a) live in the Bay Area, b) have some (actual) success implementing solutions?

A major milestone for the SMS Framework project is reliable and flexible support for incoming SMS messages. Tylor’s work on the SMS Receive module has kickstarted the effort and I believe we make a plan for the future of two-way support in the framework.

There has been some steady work to improve the SMS Framework module and I think it would be valuable to outline some thoughts on a 1.0 release. As far as new features the biggest ones will be the ability to receive messages and support for the Muse gateway. There will also be major improvements to user interface and scalability for the SMS User module.

Issues I would like to see resolved for a 1.0 release:
http://drupal.org/node/255095 - many improvements to SMS User
http://drupal.org/node/258057 - text messages should include more descriptive message