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Messaging Application Programming Interface (API)

Published: July 27, 2018

Messaging API (Application Programming Interface) refers to any particular service that allows messaging technologies to be implemented into an application through a programmable interface.

How Bandwidth is involved with messaging APIs

If you can text it on your phone, you can integrate it into your product using Bandwidth’s Messaging API. Your users can send and receive pictures, videos, audio, group texts and more — all it takes is a few lines of code. Bandwidth’s Messaging API allows you to add powerful SMS, MMS, toll-free and group messaging functionality to your app in just a few minutes.

The Bandwidth API Platform makes innovation accessible to any company of any size. The simple interface and rich library of learning aids can take you from raw newbie to sophisticated API expert in the time it takes to work through the materials… which isn’t long at all. Additionally, Bandwidth is passionate about our APIs as well as your success. We can help you conceive, develop, and troubleshoot your APIs. If you have an idea, we have the tools and the expertise to help you bring it to market.

What are the benefits of Bandwidth’s messaging API

Bandwidth is driven to help your business use messaging to its fullest potential through the use of our Messaging API. Whether you are an up and coming start-up or an Internet giant with a large demand, Bandwidth’s services are built to scale in order to meet a multitude of needs.

Bandwidth owns one of the largest All-IP Voice Networks in the US which offers greater network control, scalability, and ultimately more ROI for your growing business. Another benefit to being a network carrier lies in our ability to give you more information faster than the competition. Along with our services, our customers rave about the support and advice they receive from their Customer Success Advocates, and how quickly our technical support team is able to solve problems. We also have our own 24/7 Network Operations Center working to optimize call quality and deliverability while also standing by to solve problems before they start.

If you’ve already invested in another CPaaS provider, then Bandwidth is here to make the switch as smooth as possible. Our team will provide you with the resources and support to get you on your way to gaining potential cost savings and increased quality control. Overall, it’s a win-win for you!