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DLT-Ready SMS API for Modern Applications

Send business-critical SMS through a developer-friendly platform designed for approved DLT templates, consistent delivery status and scalable API integrations.

01Application
02Alert21 API
03Validation
04Queue
05Provider
06Recipient
DLR / signed webhook returns delivery state to your application

A Simpler DLT-Ready SMS Integration

For approved templates, your application can submit the destination number, DLT Template ID and ordered variables. Alert21 can map the approved sender, Principal Entity and route details internally so your client integration remains concise.

JSON
{
  "to": "919876543210",
  "template_id": "1107161234567890123",
  "variables": ["Amit", "2500", "TXN88991"]
}

SMS Capabilities

  • Transactional and service messaging.
  • OTP delivery through approved templates.
  • Promotional messaging subject to applicable consent and regulatory rules.
  • Unicode and regional-language messaging.
  • Bulk and scheduled messaging.
  • Delivery receipts and webhooks.
  • Template validation.
  • Account-level sender and DLT mapping.
  • Usage logs and reporting.
  • Provider-independent API layer.

Built Around Approved Templates

Alert21 should validate the number of supplied variables against the configured template, build the provider request and reject invalid requests before they become unnecessary billable attempts.

Delivery Lifecycle

StateMeaning
queuedAccepted and awaiting processing
processingBeing validated/routed
submittedAccepted by provider/network layer
sentSent onward where supported
deliveredDelivery confirmation received
failedDelivery failed
rejectedRejected before/at submission
expiredExpired before confirmed delivery
undeliveredNetwork reported undelivered

Made for Production Integrations

  • Idempotency support to reduce accidental duplicates.
  • Signed delivery webhooks.
  • Rate limits and abuse controls.
  • Request IDs for support diagnostics.
  • IP restrictions where enabled.
  • Stable Alert21 Message IDs independent of provider IDs.
Direct Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about Alert21 SMS API, telecom compliance, and developer integration.

How does the Alert21 SMS REST API work?

The Alert21 SMS API accepts standard HTTP POST requests with recipient mobile numbers, registered DLT template IDs, and dynamic message variables. It validates payloads, routes messages through optimal telecom gateways, and pushes delivery status back via webhooks.

What programming languages can I use with Alert21?

Alert21 works with any programming language capable of sending HTTP requests, including Node.js, Python, PHP, Java, Go, C#, Ruby, and cURL commands.

Does Alert21 support delivery receipts (DLR) via webhooks?

Yes. Alert21 sends real-time, signed HTTP POST webhook callbacks directly to your application endpoints as soon as the carrier confirms delivery or failure.

Does Alert21 handle regional languages and Unicode SMS?

Yes. Alert21 fully supports Unicode (UCS-2) messaging, enabling alerts and notifications in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and other regional scripts.

EVERY ALERT. ONE API.

Turn your next business event into a traceable alert.

Start with DLT-ready SMS today on Alert21’s developer-first communication platform.