Ask HN: Where can I get a phone number like *12345?

Posted by ManOwl on Sunday May 08, 2011 @08:44AM
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Where can I get a phone number like *12345? I want to start a service where users can send data by text and I need a memorable phone number for it. Bonus points for any implementation details about receiving that data.

I figure it's by email. I could implement my idea without it by using google voice or an email address, but I really want a fancy number.

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Re:Ask HN: Where can I get a phone number like *12345? by k33l0r on Sunday May 08, 2011 @08:53AM (#2525795)

Depends what country you're in. The Wikipedia article on short codes has some general information and specific links in the External Links section: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_code

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Re:Ask HN: Where can I get a phone number like *12345? by sramam on Sunday May 08, 2011 @10:04AM (#2525875)

Twilio seems to be in early stages of providing short codes http://www.twilio.com/sms/short-codes

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Re:Ask HN: Where can I get a phone number like *12345? by drallison on Sunday May 08, 2011 @12:49PM (#2526221)

Hmm... seems so last century. Wouldn't you do better building a smartphone App?

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