Twilio (/ ˈtwɪlioʊ /) is an American cloud communications platform as a service (CPaa. S) company based in San Francisco, California. Twilio allows software developers to programmatically make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages, and perform other communication functions using its web service APIs.
Twilio deploys all its infrastructure on the internet. Using dedicated connections to the carriers, Twilio bridges the worlds of internet and telephony. The magic of being able to communicate with the telephony network is built upon the ability to target communications to a particular device.
So, what can Twilio do for You?
See at a glance what Twilio can do. Communications APIs enable voice, messaging, and video conversations within web and mobile apps. Programmable connectivity options provide virtual phone numbers, SIP trunking, messaging connectivity, and cellular connectivity within devices.
What is Twilio messaging?
Twilio Messaging is an API to send and receive SMS, MMS, OTT messages globally. It uses intelligent sending features to ensure messages reliably reach end users wherever they are. Twilio has SMS-enabled phone numbers available in more than 180 countries.
Twilio offers a trial to all customers who sign up, which includes a free balance for you to experiment with. This guide is a quick primer on setting up your trial project so you can build something amazing with Twilio.
Twilio turns real-world events into virtual signals that software can handle, and Twi. ML is the core technology Twilio provides that allows developers to easily respond to those real-world events. Developers get to use the same languages and protocols they’re already using in their web applications. Sending messages: “You need your umbrella today!
How many organizations use Twilio?
Org empowers more than 7,000 organizations, like the American Red Cross and the Norwegian Refugee Council, to respond to crises, provide life-changing resources, and inspire action. These organizations have used Twilio technology to help more than 470 million people around the globe. Read our 2020 Impact Report to learn more.
What are the different uses cases for Twilio?
There are many different ways that developers can use the numbers they get from us. But the two basic products that fuel the majority of uses cases on Twilio are voice and messaging communications.
What are Twilio short codes and how do they work?
Twilio Short Codes: Twilio Short Codes for SMS have a monthly charge that is billed quarterly. These charges can vary based on the country of origin, if Twilio operates your number, or random vs. vanity.