Training and Implementation of an SMS Gateway For Village Information and Announcements in The Indonesia–Timor Leste Border Region

Ngaga, Emerensiana
Carmeneja Hoar Siki, Yovinia
Manehat, Donatus J
Jando, Emanuel
Soares, Jacob
Santoso, Haryanto

International Journal of Community Service
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February 2026 (Indonesia - Timor Leste)

Napan Village, located in the RI–RDTL border area, faces communication challenges due to limited internet access and the community’s reliance on basic mobile phones. This condition slows down the dissemination of village information, which is still carried out manually. This community service program aims to provide a practical solution through the implementation of an SMS Gateway system using Gammu and MySQL. Village officials received outreach and training on system installation, resident database management, and mass message delivery. Evaluation results showed a positive response: 92% of participants found the training easy to follow, 88% experienced the benefits of faster information delivery, and 90% stated that the application was easy to use. The implementation of the SMS Gateway has proven to enhance communication efficiency and strengthen the digital capacity of village officials. The program is expected to be further developed by integrating the system with other administrative services to ensure its long-term sustainability.