Comments on: Twitter re-launches SMS in the UK – But only if you’re on Vodafone http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/ Tracking European web and mobile start-ups Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:32:00 +0100 hourly 1 By: Orange and Twitter sign European partnership – tweets by SMS just the start, Twitter on your TV could follow http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-281876 Orange and Twitter sign European partnership – tweets by SMS just the start, Twitter on your TV could follow Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:55:09 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-281876 [...] may remember that back in March, Vodafone UK ‘restored‘ the ability for customers to send and receive Tweets by SMS, although it didn’t launch [...] [...] may remember that back in March, Vodafone UK ‘restored‘ the ability for customers to send and receive Tweets by SMS, although it didn’t launch [...]

]]> By: Updated: Twitter users on Vodafone UK reporting “no escape” from the firehose of Tweets http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-213062 Updated: Twitter users on Vodafone UK reporting “no escape” from the firehose of Tweets Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:59:51 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-213062 [...] on the mobile Web, then increasingly with new desktop apps like Tweetdeck. Then on March 26 Twitter re-launched the ‘free’ SMS service - but for Vodafone users only - and only for those with a [...] [...] on the mobile Web, then increasingly with new desktop apps like Tweetdeck. Then on March 26 Twitter re-launched the ‘free’ SMS service – but for Vodafone users only – and only for those with a [...]

]]> By: lisa http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-212683 lisa Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:15:23 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-212683 this absolutely takes the p*ss i've had at least a hundred texts telling me i won't be getting any more texts, this is so annoying my phone is completely impossible to use now :( this absolutely takes the p*ss i’ve had at least a hundred texts telling me i won’t be getting any more texts, this is so annoying my phone is completely impossible to use now :(

]]> By: Richard http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-212666 Richard Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:21:31 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-212666 I have exactly the same problem - phone is becoming impossible to use. The texts all say that I| wont be getting any more texts - an irony if there was one. I have exactly the same problem – phone is becoming impossible to use. The texts all say that I| wont be getting any more texts – an irony if there was one.

]]> By: Ashley http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-212663 Ashley Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:27:06 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-212663 Be grateful if you aint on Vodafone, I signed up for tweets by text and in the past 24 hours I have received around 200 useless spam txts from Vodafone. It is impossible to stop these, if Vodafone can't do anything about it I will be changing my mobile provider. ****ing useless so it is. I now have to have my phone on silent constantly, I woke this morning to 54 txt messages from twitter and I don't have a block function on my phone. So frustrated and p***ed off!! Be grateful if you aint on Vodafone, I signed up for tweets by text and in the past 24 hours I have received around 200 useless spam txts from Vodafone. It is impossible to stop these, if Vodafone can’t do anything about it I will be changing my mobile provider. ****ing useless so it is. I now have to have my phone on silent constantly, I woke this morning to 54 txt messages from twitter and I don’t have a block function on my phone.

So frustrated and p***ed off!!

]]> By: Ryan Taylor http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-212647 Ryan Taylor Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:09:30 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-212647 I too am experiencing the problems mentioned above, as well as tons of tweets i send being repeated like a million times on twitter I too am experiencing the problems mentioned above, as well as tons of tweets i send being repeated like a million times on twitter

]]> By: radha http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-212454 radha Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:56:33 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-212454 Sigh. Be careful what you wish for... there's a Vodafone/Twitter glitch. One you sign up there may be no escape from texts from 84666.. I've received about 30 despite three calls to Vodafone customer service. V frustrating! Sigh. Be careful what you wish for… there’s a Vodafone/Twitter glitch. One you sign up there may be no escape from texts from 84666.. I’ve received about 30 despite three calls to Vodafone customer service. V frustrating!

]]> By: Pelushe » Twitter re-launches SMS in the UK - But only if you’re on Vodafone http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-210865 Pelushe » Twitter re-launches SMS in the UK - But only if you’re on Vodafone Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:52:41 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-210865 [...] messages received per week, it could cost Twitter about $1,000 per user, per year to send SMS [...] Source file » Leave a message [...] [...] messages received per week, it could cost Twitter about $1,000 per user, per year to send SMS [...] Source file » Leave a message [...]

]]> By: Twitter re-launches SMS in the UK - But only if you’re on Vodafone | SMS messaging mobile marketing Blog http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208706 Twitter re-launches SMS in the UK - But only if you’re on Vodafone | SMS messaging mobile marketing Blog Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:58:40 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208706 [...] to TechCrunch, Twitter has confirmed that it has re-launched out-going SMS in the UK on a shortcode, but with [...] [...] to TechCrunch, Twitter has confirmed that it has re-launched out-going SMS in the UK on a shortcode, but with [...]

]]> By: Twitter Restores UK SMS Functionality For Vodafone Users; Mysterious Ad Box Gets A Refresh | Programming Blog http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208678 Twitter Restores UK SMS Functionality For Vodafone Users; Mysterious Ad Box Gets A Refresh | Programming Blog Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:34:09 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208678 [...] For more on the new UK deal, check out our post on TechCrunch Europe. [...] [...] For more on the new UK deal, check out our post on TechCrunch Europe. [...]

]]> By: kimbjo http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208672 kimbjo Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:01:22 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208672 Don't kid yourselves guys, this isn't a 'vodafone is so progressive' deal. It's a 'twitter negotiated a capped deal' announcement. TWitter is probably paying 1 fixed fee up to a certain threshold of volume. After that they have to incrementally pay a bit more... Since it's on-net instead of just terminating from a long number, they can in theory justify this as being cheaper than before -- but long story short twitter is still paying Vodafone. Don’t kid yourselves guys, this isn’t a ‘vodafone is so progressive’ deal. It’s a ‘twitter negotiated a capped deal’ announcement. TWitter is probably paying 1 fixed fee up to a certain threshold of volume. After that they have to incrementally pay a bit more… Since it’s on-net instead of just terminating from a long number, they can in theory justify this as being cheaper than before — but long story short twitter is still paying Vodafone.

]]> By: Ewan MacLeod http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208607 Ewan MacLeod Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:42:49 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208607 I doubt 30 million customers are about to descend on Vodafone as a result... I doubt 30 million customers are about to descend on Vodafone as a result…

]]> By: James Pearce http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208606 James Pearce Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:42:20 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208606 At the time it was running at full steam, Jaiku was far more mobile-aware (and presence-sensitive) than Twitter. It had a popular mobile web interface, and at the time, Symbian was still the main 'headline' smart-phone platform. I think it died for other reasons than that. At the time it was running at full steam, Jaiku was far more mobile-aware (and presence-sensitive) than Twitter.

It had a popular mobile web interface, and at the time, Symbian was still the main ‘headline’ smart-phone platform.

I think it died for other reasons than that.

]]> By: Elizabeth Varley http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208602 Elizabeth Varley Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:33:06 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208602 Looking forward to this being rolled out across the other networks. I've been trying out http://www.twe2.com which is a bit hiccupy, but not bad in the meantime. As it's an ad-supported model though, it has to truncate longer messages and send them in two parts which is unfortunate for 'at a glance' info. Plus, one can't just reply via the system which is a bit frustrating. Looking forward to this being rolled out across the other networks.

I’ve been trying out http://www.twe2.com which is a bit hiccupy, but not bad in the meantime. As it’s an ad-supported model though, it has to truncate longer messages and send them in two parts which is unfortunate for ‘at a glance’ info. Plus, one can’t just reply via the system which is a bit frustrating.

]]> By: Ryan Cullen http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208584 Ryan Cullen Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:33:22 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208584 "negligible" is always a bit of a copout. Something needs to pay my wages, and there are quite a few of us working directly on ensuring SMS is up and running 24/7 :D Having it back on, I've now remembered how crap it is. I really don't need texts from my mates who have now learnt they can tweet 50+ messages a day, without pissing people off. Think I'll just filter down those who come to my phone to "breaking news" type users. “negligible” is always a bit of a copout. Something needs to pay my wages, and there are quite a few of us working directly on ensuring SMS is up and running 24/7 :D

Having it back on, I’ve now remembered how crap it is. I really don’t need texts from my mates who have now learnt they can tweet 50+ messages a day, without pissing people off.
Think I’ll just filter down those who come to my phone to “breaking news” type users.

]]> By: ScaredyCat http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208582 ScaredyCat Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:27:43 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208582 The real cost is basically the same for all carriers so If, as you say, they're not giving much away, then how about the other carriers follow suit? The real cost is basically the same for all carriers so If, as you say, they’re not giving much away, then how about the other carriers follow suit?

]]> By: Fuggle http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208580 Fuggle Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:24:09 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208580 "Twitter suers" ... last para before full announcement “Twitter suers” … last para before full announcement

]]> By: James Body http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208576 James Body Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:08:54 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208576 I suspect that Vodafone are offering the service for free as a differentiator between itself and the other operators. If Sharon Field's reaction is genuinely shared by many other ardent TWITTER users then we could see a mass migration to Vodafone. Remember - the REAL cost of sending and receiving SMS on-net to Vodafone is neglgible - so it is not as if they are really giving much away! I suspect that Vodafone are offering the service for free as a differentiator between itself and the other operators. If Sharon Field’s reaction is genuinely shared by many other ardent TWITTER users then we could see a mass migration to Vodafone.

Remember – the REAL cost of sending and receiving SMS on-net to Vodafone is neglgible – so it is not as if they are really giving much away!

]]> By: Axel http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208563 Axel Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:12:09 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208563 I wonder whether Twitter pays Vodafone for terminating the text messages. Can be quite an amount. I wonder whether Twitter pays Vodafone for terminating the text messages. Can be quite an amount.

]]> By: Twitter re-launches SMS in the UK - But only if you’re on Vodafone - Mobile News http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208560 Twitter re-launches SMS in the UK - But only if you’re on Vodafone - Mobile News Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:04:11 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208560 [...] re-launches SMS in the UK - But only if you’re on Vodafone According to TechCrunch, Twitter has confirmed that it has re-launched out-going SMS in the UK on a shortcode, but with [...] [...] re-launches SMS in the UK – But only if you’re on Vodafone According to TechCrunch, Twitter has confirmed that it has re-launched out-going SMS in the UK on a shortcode, but with [...]

]]> By: Twitter Restores UK SMS Functionality For Vodafone Users; Mysterious Ad Box Gets A Refresh | Technology news http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208525 Twitter Restores UK SMS Functionality For Vodafone Users; Mysterious Ad Box Gets A Refresh | Technology news Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:36:22 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208525 [...] For more on the new UK deal, check out our post on TechCrunch Europe. [...] [...] For more on the new UK deal, check out our post on TechCrunch Europe. [...]

]]> By: Twitter Restores UK SMS Functionality For Vodafone Users; Mysterious Ad Box Gets A Refresh | Geek News and Musings http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208470 Twitter Restores UK SMS Functionality For Vodafone Users; Mysterious Ad Box Gets A Refresh | Geek News and Musings Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:43:47 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208470 [...] For more on the new UK deal, check out our post on TechCrunch Europe. [...] [...] For more on the new UK deal, check out our post on TechCrunch Europe. [...]

]]> By: Girl with a one track mind http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208456 Girl with a one track mind Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:34:31 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208456 About effing time. Now, how long until the other operators jump on the Twitter wagon? About effing time. Now, how long until the other operators jump on the Twitter wagon?

]]> By: windowsTwitter Restores UK SMS Functionality For Vodafone Users; Mysterious Ad Box Gets A Refresh | 82123 http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208453 windowsTwitter Restores UK SMS Functionality For Vodafone Users; Mysterious Ad Box Gets A Refresh | 82123 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:28:53 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208453 [...] For more on the new UK deal, check out our post on TechCrunch Europe. [...] [...] For more on the new UK deal, check out our post on TechCrunch Europe. [...]

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1500010852">Sharron Field</fb:name> http://eu.techcrunch.com/2009/03/26/twitter-re-launches-sms-in-the-uk-but-only-if-youre-on-vodafone/comment-page-1/#comment-208450 Sharron Field Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:17:53 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/?p=4010#comment-208450 At last! It's been a long time coming; but it seems that Vodafone are a company with sense: - Because this move is going to get them thousands more customers - For 2 reasons: 1) Vodafone are the only UK provider providing this service. 2) Vodafone have the best UK coverage. (In my area anyway.) I'm thinking seriously about transferring my mobile over to Vodafone, even though I'll probably get charged an unlock fee by 3. IMO it's worth the money. At last! It’s been a long time coming; but it seems that Vodafone are a company with sense: – Because this move is going to get them thousands more customers – For 2 reasons:

1) Vodafone are the only UK provider providing this service.
2) Vodafone have the best UK coverage. (In my area anyway.)

I’m thinking seriously about transferring my mobile over to Vodafone, even though I’ll probably get charged an unlock fee by 3. IMO it’s worth the money.

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