AQL sms-enables 20 million UK geographic numbers

AQL has sms-enabled over 20 million UK geographic numbers and, as a result, can now provide inbound and outbound voice, sms and fax on the same number — enabling a converged wholesale offering. Smart.

FINALLY, with this service, you’ll be able to say ‘text/phone/fax me on 0207 655 0000’ or the like. The key point is that you can do this with localised numbers from different areas.

What’s pretty neat is that AQL can provide this functionality for existing telecoms providers — it’s basically a bolt-on, so there won’t be any interruption to existing subscriber voice services.

If you’d like to try this out, you can. Just text AQL on 01133 20 30 40. I just sent them a text to the demo number and got a quick reply. It’s strange — but cool — seeing a reply from a ‘landline’ number.

More information at www.aql.com.