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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 6:08 pm
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rolov
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Originally Posted by BlissWorld
I wasn't talking about the cost via my carrier. I have unlimited texts.

The problem is, CO wanted me to reply to "#####"

and usually, the 5 digit number text replies cost an additional fee (sometimes up to $2) per text!

For example, the radio station here in LA has a text message number of 22987. If you text that number, you get charged a fee IN ADDITION to what your carrier charges.

It's the same when you text to TV shows like Big Brother, The Amazing Race to vote or whatever.

So, I wasn't sure if that was the case.
Who does 22987 text ? Commander Chuck Street and the Pepsi Helicopter ?

On a more serious note
I Found this on the CO Page :
Mobile Phone (Send me messages to this text-enabled/SMS device when available. Your wireless provider may charge for this service. Text messaging only available to US mobile carriers.)
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