Service Description

Introduction

The DOTGO information service is a cross-carrier, opt-in standard SMS service that provides interactive and subscription information for companies and websites. For example, students enrolled in an introductory college-level astronomy course can obtain information about the night sky from eZipSky by texting "ezipsky" + zip code + something in the sky (e.g. "moon," "mars," "orion," or "sirius") to 368266.

To use DOTGO, simply text in the keyword for the information that you are interested in to the appropriate short code: 368266, 368338, 368674, 368638, or 368468.

Text HELP to 368266, 368338, 368468, 368638 or 368674 for help. Text STOP to 368266, 368338, 368468, 368638 or 368674 to stop all messages. Message and data rates may apply. You will receive 1 message per query and 10 messages per month from 368266, 368338, 368468, 368638 and 368674.

Supported carriers

DOTGO works with Alltel, AT&T, Boost, CellCom, Cellular South, East Kentucky Network, Immix, Nextel, nTelos, Rural Cellular, Sprint, Suncom, T-Mobile, Unicel, US Cellular, Verizon, and Virgin Mobile.

Examples

368266: To receive information about the night sky

Text "ezipsky" to 368266 and follow instructions.

368468: To receive information about a Science Foundation

Query service:

1. User sends "esf" to 368468.

2. The system responds with standard-rate MT, such as: Welcome to the Science Foundation.

Alert service:

1. User sends "esf subscribe" to 368468.

2. The system sends a standard-rate confirmation message, such as: Reply (yes) to confirm your subscription to "esf". You will receive 10 messages per month.

3. User replies "yes."

4. The system sends a standard-rate welcome message, such as: You have been subscribed. Unsubscribe at any time with "esf unsubscribe" or STOP.

Example alert:

Come visit our Egyptian mummy exhibit. Open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM.

368338: To receive updated news

Query service:

1. User sends "eit news" to 368338.

2. The system responds with standard-rate MT, such as: There is no news today.

Alert service:

1. User sends "eit news subscribe" to 368338.

2. The system sends a standard-rate confirmation message, such as: Reply (yes) to confirm your subscription to "eit news". You will receive 10 messages per month.

3. User replies "yes."

4. The system sends a standard-rate welcome message, such as: You have been subscribed. Unsubscribe at any time with "eit news unsubscribe" or STOP.

Example alert:

A tornado swept the midwest yesterday, leaving one injured.

368674: To receive information about a Public Library

Query service:

1. User sends "epl" to 368674.

2. The system responds with standard-rate MT, such as: Welcome to the Public Library.

Alert service:

1. User sends "epl hours subscribe" to 368674.

2. The system sends a standard-rate confirmation message, such as: Reply (yes) to confirm your subscription to "epl hours". You will receive 10 messages per month.

3. User replies "yes."

4. The system sends a standard-rate welcome message, such as: You have been subscribed. Unsubscribe at any time with "epl hours unsubscribe" or STOP.

Example alert:

The library is only open today 9-8. Please visit us this weekend for our annual book review.

368638: To receive information on DOTGO network services

Query service:

1. User sends "edgns" to 368638.

2. The system responds with standard-rate MT, such as: Welcome to the EdGNS. Text "edgns info" for up-to-date information.

Alert service:

1. User sends "edgns info subscribe" to 368638.

2. The system sends a standard-rate confirmation message, such as: Reply (yes) to confirm your subscription to "edgns info". You will receive 10 messages per month.

3. User replies "yes."

4. The system sends a standard-rate welcome message, such as: You have been subscribed. Unsubscribe at any time with "edgns info unsubscribe" or STOP.

Example alert:

The DOTGO network service is up.