How do I send on-demand text inquiries (including “cause texts”)?
With on-demand text requests, you can get updates and information just about anywhere, anytime. Here are general instructions (may vary slightly depending on your phone model and your recipient): • Go to the main menu > click on the Messaging icon (envelope) > click on text message. • Type in a short code (such as “46645” for Google), as you would key in a phone number. • Type in your inquiry. Here is an example of on-demand texting to 46645 (Google): You want: You type: business phone # and address directory joe’s diner + city + zip code (costs 40¢ or less with a text plan vs. directory assistance at $1.49) (w)eather: w nyc* (m)ovie times: m 94114* (d)efinitions: d acrobat* flights: ua 14 (“ua” is short for United Airlines) sports: ny jets * In some cases, you only need to type in a one-letter abbreviation, like “w” (weather) or “m” (movie times) for Google. Remember to always include your ZIP code when requesting location-specific information. Another example of an on-demand (cause)
