More Text Message Fun

In my last post I talked about using Yahoo! and Google to search for information via your cellphone. But here are some other services that require only sending a text message from the phone in your pocket.

4INFO

Send a message to 44636.

You'll get information on a variety of things like sports scores, weather reports, flight information, and even package-tracking data. The service uses a unique set of text messaging commands—for example, Libra, Yankees mlb, IBM, NYC weather, joke—and the answer gets texted back to you. Want the best price on online goods? Send a "price Xbox" message.

Smarter.com

Send a message to 6107627837 (610-SMARTER).

Suppose you're in a store wondering if you could save money buying online. Send a text message with a product's name, SKU, or model number to them and they'll get back to you with the lowest online price.

Upoc

Send a message to 8762.

Sign up your cell number and gain access to an SMS-searchable social network. Upoc Dating is compatible with Cingular, Verizon, Alltel, and Sprint. It costs $9.99 per month on Cingular and $4.99 per week on Verizon, Alltel, and Sprint. Find out who someone is and what's in their profile.

411SMS

Send a message to 3109043113.

You get basic phone directory information plus bells and whistles like movie, taxi, and even WIFI hotspot information. The 411SMS service also has a language translation. Type "E2S Where is the bathroom" and you'll get "Donde esta el cuarto de bano?"