Instructions for SMS services
When using SMS services, you only need to send a simply structured text message to +358 50 90 20 200. In principle every message should be composed using a keyword to specify the service you want to use and the optional service specific data. The next table will provide an overview of the available keywords and options. You do not need to type the complete keyword because it is sufficient to use a short form (e.g. "HEL" for "HELP") in emboldened text. For some keywords, an even shorter abbreviation is available (e.g. "!" for "BLOG").
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Keyword |
Description |
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HELP or ? |
Get general help on SMS Services. Send HELP + a command, such as "HELP IAM" for type of help required. Available commands are: HELP/? IAM WEATHER BLOG/! STOP/CANCEL LBS NEXT ROUTE PASSWORD PORTAL RATE SUBSCRIBE |
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BLOG or simply an exclamation mark: ! |
Send a FinBlog to the portal.
To send a new blog message please give the keyword and the text.
Example: "BLOG This is a new blog entry..." or "! This is a new blog entry..."
MMS can be used in the same way, but you do not need to write BLOG at the beginning. Don't forget that MMS should go to mmsblog@visitfinland.com. |
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IM or IAM |
Specify your current location Send your current location e.g. "IAM Helsinki" or more specific "IAM Kluuvikatu 2, Helsinki". |
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LBS |
Set the option to be positioned automatically.
Send "LBS" to receive the current status of location based services, "LBS ON"/"LBS OFF" to enable/disable location based services. On sending "LBS ON" you agree to the positioning of you mobile phone! This service is currently available for Elisa subscribers only. |
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NEXT |
Find a specific location.
Find your nearest points of interest (POI). Example: "NEXT ATM". Available POIs are: RESTAURANT, PETROL STATION, BANK and ATM... To find the nearest accommodation in Helsinki you could send e.g. "NEXT ACCOMODATION Helsinki". To scan through the results send "NEXT" only. If your current position is unknown you will be asked to update it. |
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PORTAL or # |
Request a link to the mobile portal. Send PORTAL and you will receive a link to our mobile portal. |
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RATE |
You can rate services on the move.
Send RATE + ID + Rating + Comment, such as "RATE o1234a 5 perfect service!" You can find the ID on the portal which is comprised of the last digits of the link to a service in the main portal, e.g. 80705 in http://www.visitfinland.com/web/guest/finland-guide/where-to-sleep/spas/detail/-/article-detail/10123/80705 |
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ROUTE |
Get a link to the mobile route planner.
Receive a link to the routing service of our mobile portal routing service. If your current position or destination is unknown you will able to enter these value ratings on the mobile portal. |
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WEATHER |
Get the current weather forecast. Send WEATHER + location, such as "WEATHER HELSINKI" to receive a weather forecast for Helsinki. If you omit the location, your last know location will be used. |
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SUB_WEATHER |
Subscribe to the regular weather service. Send SUBSCRIBE WEATHER + location, such as "SUBSCRIBE WEATHER HELSINKI" to receive the weather forecast for the next 2 weeks. To subscribe for another time period add the number of days (max. 21) at the end of the message (e.g. "SUBSCRIBE WEATHER HELSINKI 7"). If you omit the location your last known location will be used. |
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STOP |
Cancel all your subscriptions.
Send STOP or CANCEL to cancel your subscription. |
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