he Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has announced the commencement of harmonised short codes across all networks. The Chairman of ALTON, Gbenga Adebayo, in a statement on ...

Mobile messaging firm The Text Works has launched a free Shortcode search tool that enables anyone to check the availability of a specific Shortcode for use with specific mobile technologies, such as ...

A short code is similar to a phone number, but shorter, and it can only be used for messaging. Short codes can only be used from mobile phones. They cannot by used to place voice phone calls. Short ...

I’d probably get a good show of hands if I asked how many folks are as irritated as I am by trying to find service from the numerous network USSD, SMS, and biller codes that exist. Most will agree ...

All telecommunications companies in the country are expected to begin using uniform short codes for their various customer service activities beginning today, Monday September 8, 2014. The National ...

When Barack Obama placed a short code beneath his podium in 2012, he wasn’t just sharing a phone number—he was cementing a shift in how political leaders communicate. That small numeric code signaled ...

Raise your hand if you hate getting text messages from shady businesses you have no relationship with. Now consider whether your business uses text messaging to communicate with your customers. Are ...

An update to Google Voice today brings a useful, if not earth-shattering, new feature: support for SMS short codes. If your primary phone number is the one associated with your Google Voice account, ...

Di new harmonised short codes wey di Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC direct all mobile network providers to dey use for certain services na im be di koko now o! Una know say all di mobile ...

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to lower the call charge for public service short codes by 77.5 percent to Tk 0.45 from Tk 2 a minute. The telecom watchdog also ...