Posted on 14 December 2008 in SMS Services
Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to post an update message just as you would in an instant messaging client. These updates (otherwise known as tweets), are text-based posts that can only be 140 characters in length.
Plurk is similar to Twitter only that your updates (called plurks) and your friends’ are arranged in a timeline so your friends can easily view and comment on them. Plurks can be posted with qualifiers, which are one-word verbs used to represent a thought (ex. “feels”, “thinks”, “loves”, etc.). Its like an instant messenger / social networking / forum / micro-blogging service rolled into one. Continue Reading
Tags: Globe, Plurk, Smart, Sun Cellular, Twitter
Posted on 12 November 2008 in SMS Services
Tired of calling in for your song requests? You can request via SMS instead. Be sure to send them in before the year ends as they are also counted for year end countdowns.
Jam 88.3 – Your Kind of Mix
Jam 883 <song request> (Send to 2968 for Globe)
Wave 89.1 – Your Lifestyle, Your Music
Wave 891 <song request> (Send to 2968 for Globe)
Magic 89.9 – Today’s Best Music
Magic 899 <song request> (Send to 2968 for Globe) Continue Reading
Tags: Globe, radio, songs
Posted on 29 October 2008 in SMS Services
Land Transportation Office (LTO) is an agency of the Philippine government responsible for improving land transportation services and facilities and implementing various transportation laws, rules, and regulations.
LTO’s Info-Text service will allow any person with a mobile phone to ask LTO about rules and procedures, and even data on certain vehicles.
To get vehicle details, text:
LTO VEHICLE <plate number with no spaces> to 2600
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Tags: Globe, LTO
Posted on 02 September 2008 in SMS Services
Do you need to upload your barkada gimik photos without having to wait to get to a computer? Will receiving alerts on your Facebook friends’ activities make your interaction easier and more fun? Do you want to change your Facebook status message whenever and wherever? You can now use Globe’s Facebook UPD8.
Facebook UPD8 allows you to receive unlimited Facebook alerts on the latest messages, applications, events and changes in relationship status among your friends! You can also enjoy unlimited Facebook status changes from your phone. Enjoy unlimited Facebook alerts for P15 for 24 hours or P50 for 5 days. You can also upload photos straight to your account via MMS in your phone for P10/10 MMS Uploads within 3 days.
To start using Facebook UPD8 you must add the UPD8 application online. Continue Reading
Tags: Facebook, Globe, Touch Mobile, upd8
Posted on 31 August 2008 in SMS Services
Want to check if you have a new friend request or comment? Need to upload a photo? You can now use Globe’s Friendster UPD8.
Friendster UPD8 allows you to send and receive unlimited alerts on comments and testimonials, bulletin posts and friend requests for P15 for 24 hours or P50 for 5 days. You can also upload photos to your Friendster gallery via MMS for P1.00/MMS.
To avail of Friendster UPD8, you need to register the e-mail address and password you use for your Friendster account. Registering to Friendster UPD8 is FREE for Globe and TM subscribers.
REG <your e-mail address> <password> to 2276
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Tags: Friendster, Globe, Touch Mobile, upd8
Posted on 30 July 2008 in SMS Services
SMART MONEY is a re-loadable payment card that may either be accessed through a Smart mobile phone or a Smart Money MasterCard, similar to a debit/cash card. Smart Money enables Smart subscribers to manage their money from their mobile phones wherever they are, whenever they want. Continue Reading
Tags: Mastercard, Smart, Smart Money, Talk N Text
Posted on 30 July 2008 in SMS Services
GLOBE GCASH allows any Globe or TM (Touch Mobile) user to send and receive money, buy prepaid load, pay bills, and do a lot of other money-related transactions, anytime, anywhere using SMS. Continue Reading
Tags: GCASH, Globe, Touch Mobile
Posted on 28 July 2008 in SMS Services
I have compiled a list of local TV game shows in the Philippines that allow local viewers’ participation via text. I noticed that most of them are from ABS-CBN’s.
1 vs 100. To register to become a studio contestant, text
MOB <name/age/gender/address/landline number> to 2366 (Globe, TM, Sun Cellular, Php 2.50/text) or 231 (Smart, Talk n Text, Addict Mobile, Php 2.00/text)
Go Bingo. Requires a ‘Go Bingo scratch card’ to join as homepartner.
GOBINGO <unique textart 1-50> <code> / <name age gender address> to 2344 (Globe, TM, Sun Cellular, Php 2.50/text) or 367 (Smart, Talk n Text, Addict Mobile, Php 2.00/text)
Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal
To register to become a studio contestant, text Continue Reading
Tags: ABS-CBN, Addict Mobile, game shows, Globe, GMA, Smart, Sun Cellular, Talk N Text, Touch Mobile
Posted on 06 November 2007 in SMS Services
If Yahoo SMS Messenger was initially available to Globe and Smart subscribers, SUN Cellular also 
developed a similar service called iMessenger, where IM users can login and chat via SMS. Good thing about their service is their availability, not only to Yahoo users but to MSN, AOL and ICQ users as well! This service has been available since January 2006.
To start using the service, just type IM and send to 2746.
To login:
LOGIN YAHOO yahooid password
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Tags: AOL, ICQ, MSN, Sun Cellular, Yahoo Messenger, Yahoo SMS
Posted on 23 October 2007 in SMS Services
If you are always on the go and don’t want to miss a single message on your Yahoo Messenger (YM), then you must use?Yahoo SMS Messenger. All you need is an SMS-capable phone and you’re good to go!
This particular Yahoo service started somewhere between late 2003 and early 2004, but its only now that I’m starting to appreciate it. Continue Reading
Tags: Globe, Smart, Yahoo Messenger, Yahoo SMS
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