Using Google Voice to Receive and Reply to SMS Messages in Web App

[sandeep45]

Hi, I have a startup and can not afford my own personal short code. I decided to use my Google Voice Number to receive SMS messages and have my app read them and then respond to them. It seems to work fine, but I am wondering if anyone has any experience doing this? Any possible issues or things or alternatives I should be aware of.

[ohgodthecat]

It is probably against the TOS and if you get caught I can see your google account getting locked.

Take a look at twilio (http://www.twilio.com/pricing) if you haven't already.