What is a short code text number?

What is a short code text number?

A short code is a 5 or 6 digit phone number that is used by organizations to send text messages at scale. People opt into SMS marketing programs by texting a word or phrase known as a “keyword” to a short code. They are specifically meant to be shorter than normal phone numbers to make the opt in process easier.

What is this number 85222?

@Richballard Your not talking to Sky and any sky staff present do not have acess to customer accounts, this is mainly a customer to customer forum. It is likely the number has been sent as a result of visiting a webiet or clicking on an ad online or a subscription for Hot deals etc or even Text Lotto.

Why are SMS short codes so expensive?

Short codes must be leased from a national registry for a minimum of three months at a time. Vanity short codes are easier for consumers to remember, making them more expensive than random short codes.

How do I stop texts from 88222?

How do I stop premium texts on 88222?

1. Short code number: 88222.
2. Reply to the message with ‘STOP’ or ‘STOP ALL’
3. You can report spam texts directly to your mobile phone provider free of charge by forwarding the text message to 7726.
4. Complain to the company that runs the service.
5. This service is provided by Tap2Bill.

How do I stop premium texts?

1. Text “STOP” Under most countries’ regulations, all providers of premiums SMS or PSMS must provide clear information on how to stop receiving these text messages. In most cases, text the word “STOP” to the number provided at the bottom of the text, and you shouldn’t receive any more premium texts from them.

Do you get charged for texting 5 digit numbers?

What you’re paying for is the exclusive right to use a specific 5 or 6-digit number to send and receive texts. (The cost of sending messages isn’t included).

How do short text numbers work?

Texting an SMS short code works like texting a normal 10-digit phone number. Start a new text message. Open your iMessage app, Messages app or any messaging app you use to text. Enter the short code in the same area you’d enter a regular phone number.