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Weathercall mobile by SMS

don't guess... Weathercall Whether to go? If you're planning a day out, or just need to know the latest forecast, then have a weather report delivered to your mobile phone from just 25p.
 

There are two types of weather forecast available to you, and both are available on a one-off, or subscription basis.

Today Forecasts cover over 500 UK towns, cities and locations, and contain:

  • current weather report and a forecast for six hours time
  • maximum temperature in degrees Celsius
  • mean wind speed and direction
  • likelihood of rainfall
  • most significant weather descriptor

To receive today's forecast, create a text message, type WC TODAY plus the name of the town/area you require. Send to 83141.

To subscribe to a daily forecast insert the word SUB (e.g. WC TODAY SUB LONDON). You will receive a message by 9 a.m

5-Day Outlook Forecasts cover 400 UK towns and 3,700 world cities, and contain:

  • today's forecast, and for the following four days
  • maximum temperature in degrees Celsius
  • most significant weather descriptor

To receive a 5-day forecast, create a text message, type WC 5DAY plus the name of the town/area you require. Send to 83141.

To subscribe to a daily forecast insert the word SUB (e.g. WC 5DAY SUB LONDON). You will receive a message by 9 a.m.

 

WAP and MMS forecasts

It is with regret that with effect from 30 June 2007 Weathercall will no longer operate its WAP and MMS mobile services. Customers that previously used these services may find our Met Office telephone forecasts very useful and better value. You can skip forward to the part of the forecast you require by pressing 3 on your keypad. If you have any questions please contact Customer Services (see below).  Weathercall apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause to you.

Terms and conditions

Forecasts by SMS cost 25p each, plus your normal operator text charges. Any text message you send to us to request services are charged at your standard rate. Weathercall by subscription is charged in batches of six messages. Charges will appear on your mobile telephone bill. Subject to standard network operator text charges. Available to all mobile networks. If the data used to power Weathercall mobile are subject to delay, your message will be supplied with the latest update as soon as available.

To cancel a Weathercall SMS subscription, text WC SUB CANCEL to 83141.

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Weathercall customer services

Tel: 0871 200 3985 (Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Fax: 0870 600 4229
E-mail: Weathercall@itouch.co.uk

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