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What is a wireless Web site?
Some Web sites are now specially formatted to display their content on mobile phones. These wireless Web sites allow you to browse or navigate using the keys on your mobile phone.

What is a Web-enabled mobile phone?
A Web-enabled mobile phone is a phone that has a built-in Web browser and the capability of connecting to wireless Web sites.

How do I know if my mobile phone is Web-enabled?
Please check with your mobile phone manufacturer to see if your cellular phone can access wireless Web sites. Web-enabled simply means the phone has the built-in capability of accessing the Web. You will also need an Internet access plan from your carrier to use this wireless Web site. Product compatible with all WAP enabled handsets.

Is there a charge to access our wireless Web site?
You can access our wireless Web site for FREE!
Additional monthly charges may apply depending your Internet access plan. Please check with your carrier for package rates and transport charges. Standard or other charges may apply. Appropriate charges will be billed on the customer's wireless phone bill. By entering their phone number on the sign-up page, you are accepting all terms and conditions.

What exactly is an Internet access plan?
An Internet access plan, provided by your cellular phone carrier, allows you to browse the web via your handheld device.

Will I be using my monthly minutes to access the wireless Web site?
In most cases, your mobile Web browser won't use up minutes on your calling plan. Please check with your carrier for specific details of your plan.

Can I access the wireless Web site from anywhere?
Access is limited to the coverage area of your carrier. Consult your carrier's coverage map for limitations on service.

What is SMS or text messaging?
SMS or Short Messaging Service is a wireless service that sends a brief text message to your mobile phone. If you do not have SMS text messaging on your phone or if your phone is not setup for two-way text messaging, you will need to contact your carrier to have this service enabled.

How do I launch the wireless Web site from a text message?
Two Simple Steps:
1. Open the text message that was sent to your phone.
2. Select or click on the link in the text. You'll see our wireless home page, ready for you to enjoy.
In most cases the phone will automatically use the link that is in the text message. If you cannot click on this link, please open your SMS application and click the link from the message.
Don't forget to add the site to your mobile bookmarks for fast and easy access to news anytime, anywhere!

How do I launch the wireless Web site from my Web browser?
Two Simple Steps:
1. Launch the mobile Internet browser on your phone.
2. Enter the wireless site address using your phone keypad and press OK or GO. You'll see our wireless site home page, ready for you to enjoy.
Tip: There's no need to enter http:// on most cell phone or PDA browsers.
Don't forget to add the site to your mobile bookmarks for fast and easy access to news anytime, anywhere!

I've accessed the wireless Web site, but I'm having problems, such as pages not loading, or loading slowly.
Check to see if you can access other wireless Web sites. If not, you may be out of the area covered by your carrier. If you can access other sites, there may be a temporary problem with the site.

When I put put in www url into my phone, nothing happens.
Some cellphones don't accept redirects. If you have a phone like this, instead of "www" type "wap" before the station id.

I'm concerned about giving out my mobile phone number. Is it kept confidential?
Your personal information will remain confidential and will not be used in any other way, nor will we reveal any other information about you to any third party without your consent.

How do I unsubscribe to breaking news alerts if I didn't put in my e-mail address?
Email mobilesupport@ibsys.com your cell phone number and request a stop to the breaking news alerts.

If you are still having problems unsubscribing, email mobilesupport@ibsys.com your cell phone number and request a stop to the breaking news alerts.

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