The observe of sending Brief Message Service (SMS) messages by way of an electronic mail gateway offered by a telecommunications provider permits for textual content message supply to cellphones utilizing an electronic mail consumer. As an example, a person might compose an electronic mail addressed to a recipient’s cell quantity adopted by the service supplier’s particular area, ensuing within the supply of a textual content message to that cellphone.
This technique supplied a sensible technique of communication, particularly when direct entry to a cell machine was restricted or when sending messages in bulk. It offered a historic bridge between conventional electronic mail communication and the rising prevalence of cell messaging, providing comfort and accessibility earlier than widespread adoption of superior messaging platforms. It additionally helped to scale back prices related to textual content messaging.