GSM modem

GSM modems allows to set up a gateway between IP network and a GSM network, e.g. to use SMS to communicate.

In most cases a common SIM card is inserted into a GSM modem; for the GSM network it uses, GSM modem looks like a mobile device. Depending on model and manufacturer, GSM modem can use one or more SIM cards, thus allowing different GSM networks interconnection and/or using more numbers within the same network.

Glossary

IPHost features:

Network Monitoring with SMS alerts
SMS over GSM modem alert allows sending SMS (text message) over GSM modem or phone attached to the computer.