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KalSMS is a SMS/MMS gateway running entirely as an Android app.

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It forwards incoming SMS and MMS messages to a web server on the Internet, and sends
outgoing messages from the web server to other phones.
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People with any type of mobile phone can send SMS and MMS to a phone
running KalSMS, without needing their own Android phone.
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It works wherever the phone can receive SMS messages and access the Internet 
(via Wi-Fi or mobile data connection).
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<h2>Why KalSMS?</h2>   
    
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    KalSMS can be used to enable a web service to send and receive SMS and MMS messages
    nearly anywhere in the world.
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<p> In particular, it is useful in countries where obtaining a local virtual phone number 
    or SMS shortcode is difficult, expensive, or impossible. A phone running KalSMS 
    connects to the phone network in the same way as any other mobile phone, 
    so it can be set up without needing approval from anyone else.
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    KalSMS is designed to to be maintainable even when deployed in remote locations 
    that cannot easily be accessed by your organization's technical staff. KalSMS is simple
    enough for non-technical users to do all setup and maintenance of deployed phones.
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<h2>Price</h2>
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    KalSMS is free to install on as many phones as you'd like.
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    In order to deploy KalSMS, you will need a messaging plan for your phone, and the phone itself. 
    KalSMS is compatible with many old or inexpensive Android phones, e.g. the LG GT540, currently $120 on Amazon.com.
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