Text messaging fun with SMS Short Codes
Text messaging can have many benefits over other information based services, such as 411, or web based browsing. Not only is it more discrete, the type of information offered is much broader and easier to navigate on a traditional keyboard phone.
ASPCA - 27727
Free Pet tips and fun facts, as well as poison control information. Text 'dog' or 'cat'.
Facebook - 32655
Send and receive updates on your Facebook account.
Fandango - 36346
Movie times from Fandango. Just text your zip code and get movie titles and times.
Google - 466453
From local business listings to stock quotes, you can get the information you're looking for with Google SMS. Text your search query or the word 'help' to get started.
Major League Baseball - 65246
Facts, Game information, player stats.
Playboy - 75629
No explaination necessary :)
Twitter - 40404
Send updates to your twitter fans with your mobile device
Voter Registration - 80837
Text the word ivote to 80837 and receive pertinent voter registration information. You can also text "civicactions" (no quotes) to 75444 and register to vote.
Best Buy - 332211
Just text any sku to this number, and Best Buy will respond with a web link to more product information and reviews.
Remember, if you don't have a text plan, or are on a limited texting plan, charges may apply. Of course, this is just a sampling of the total short codes that are available. If you know of another free short code, leave those in comments.
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