Is it true that some people can cast votes outside of the 2 hour window after the show?
No, this is not true. As part of the process to ensure that the American Idol voting system is accurate and ready for the public to call and vote, a test window is built into the toll-free system. During this test window, anyone calling the toll-free numbers from a phone with a West Coast area code will hear the ‘thanks for voting…’ message. This vote window is for testing purposes only and any calls received during this time do not count as valid votes. Your votes will only count if you call, or if AT&T Mobility subscribers text, during your valid 2 hour vote window after the show, subject to time zone limitations. Outside of these hours, votes will not count, even if you hear the ‘thanks for voting’ message.
