Choose Mobile Data Service Providers and not Mobile Operators

This article gives a brief comparison between SMS Service / text messaging by Mobile Data Service Provider (MDSP) and Mobile Operator (Mobile Operator) SMS Service / text messaging service. The comparison is based on the top ten factors as identified in a study done by the author in various countries including US, UK, Germany, India and Singapore. The mean score of ranking of importance of each factor as identified is provided as below.

1. Redundancy:-

MDSP: Connected to multiple operators leading to a highly reliable service.

Mobile Operator: Single operator service. No service if operator network breaks down

2. Scalability and Flexibility (in throughput):-

MDSP: Highly flexible. Ramps up throughput at a short notice

Mobile Operator: Dependent on Operator policy. Normally, does not make any change for a specific customer

3. Security:-

MDSP: Transmitted using HTTPS protocol from client application to Mobile Data Service Provider