A quick search turned up Twilio. However only business can have a verified trial account. And after I added my API information in the config yaml file my credentials are now locked and my account was set to inactive. Yippee!
Is there another alternative, preferably one that is cost effective. Thanks!
There is Llamalab Automate (but it’s Android only, I think).
You can use the Llamalab integration to send notifications to a phone, and the Llamalab app on the phone to forward them as SMS or email. If the phone is on your wi-fi emails will be free; SMS messages will cost whatever your provider charges.
I have a SIM card in one of my wall tablets to handle it.
We use an aggregator here which is directly plugged into the Tier 1 telco backbone. This means that unlike other mainstream aggregators, all of your messages go directly over MNO networks and not via any dodgy “Grey Routes”
This is a little know fact in the murky world of Telecoms.
Although you do pay for messages, the costs are not significant. Have a look here: https://orzi.co.uk/
You will need to do KYC, but ultimately this is for your protection.
Remember… you get what you pay for and if you don’t pay for a product… you are the product!