your phone and Facebook get cosy

by Ria
 in , , 14 May 2009

We like using Facebook but it's not always convenient to log onto a computer to do the profile housekeeping.

Which is why Orange's picture messaging (MMS) and text messaging (SMS) Facebook features are pretty cool. We've tried them out and they're a) super speedy and b) easy to use.

Everyone knows that one of the best thing about Facebook is the photos. Just take your snap and create a new MMS, which you send to mobile@facebook.com. If this is the first time you've used this service, you'll get a message back with a confirmation code. Enter this into the mobile upload area and bingo, your photo appears in your profile.

To use the text message features on Facebook, simply send your SMS to 32665 (FBOOK on your keypad, so nice and easy to remember). Within seconds it'll pop up in your profile. As with MMS, if this is the first time you've used the service you'll get a confirmation code to input.

You can do a whole heap of profile-prowling with Facebook to SMS: status updates, scribbling on walls, sending and receiving messages, giving your pals a Poke... there's all sorts.

You can also check it all out by heading over to Facebook.com/Mobile and get signed up there.

PS We shouldn't forget to let you know that all your texts and picture messages are charged at the standard rate.

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  1. I get unlimited texts. Will i be charged for texting 32665?

    26 May, 2009 00:06

    Jon says:

  2. Hey Jon - any texts you make to 32665 will be counted as part of your free unlimited bundle. Happy days.

    26 May, 2009 09:52

    Ria@The Feed says:

  3. I have unlimited texts too, will I be charged extra for receiving facebook updates?

    28 May, 2009 01:38

    Alex says:

  4. No Alex, you won't be charged for receiving those updates.

    28 May, 2009 09:44

    Ria@The Feed says:

  5. Hey Mel - you can sign up by visiting Facebook.com/mobile using either your phone or computer. You have to have a profile first of course, but it's very easy. All you do is enter your mobile number and so when you text or send a picture message to your Facebook profile, the site knows where to put it.

    01 June, 2009 08:40

    Ria@The Feed says:

  6. I have free texts and free access to Facebook, but how do i get to Facebook? Do i have to apply for something?

    30 May, 2009 12:05

    Mel says:

  7. Doe texts received from facebook count against my text bundle?

    02 June, 2009 17:01

    LR says:

  8. LR - all the texts you send to Facebook will be included in your bundle.

    02 June, 2009 17:20

    Ria@The Feed says:

  9. will it charge me to go go on the internet to do it ??

    04 June, 2009 16:36

    saz says:

  10. Is the text to twitter service available for free yet as well? It is on some other networks.

    04 June, 2009 23:32

    Nick says:

  11. Nick, we can confirm or deny nothing at this stage, sorry! As soon as we can though, we'll be blogging either way ;)

    05 June, 2009 07:33

    Ria@The Feed says:

  12. Hi, i have the £15/month rolling contract with unlimited texts and 200 mins. is there any way i can add some internet usage to this? not necessesarily proper internet usage but facebook access from my mobile?

    16 June, 2009 06:16

    Mike says:

  13. Hey Mike - we're just The Feed blog here and don't deal with the customer service and plan side of things. Hit the link below and you'll see the right numbers to call where someone can help you get the plan you need.
    http://help.orange.co.uk/orangeuk/support/selfservice/forwardrendererurl.jsp?DocId=307813

    16 June, 2009 16:28

    Ria@The Feed says:

  14. Does it cost me to go on face book on my phone if i dont have free interent access ?

    17 June, 2009 17:34

    Betty says:

  15. Hey Betty - it depends what plan you're on. Customer services will be able to help you with your tariff if you need.
    www1.orange.co.uk/mobilecontactus/

    17 June, 2009 17:44

    Ria@The Feed says:

  16. I am aware that dolphin pay as you go contracts have free access to facebook. Is this true of the dolphin-15 pay monthly contract too?

    17 June, 2009 21:32

    Sam says:

  17. hey im on a £15 rolling contract i get unlimited texts and 200mins does that mean it will chage me ??

    23 June, 2009 10:24

    drew says:

  18. Hey drew - your texts to Facebook are included on in your bundle.

    23 June, 2009 10:47

    Ria@The Feed says:

  19. on my rolling contract of £15 a month am i aloud to go on facebook on the internet or will it charge me ?

    23 June, 2009 11:05

    drew says:

  20. Best check with the dudes in customer services to see what your data download charges are Drew. Go here: www.orange.co.uk/about/contact

    23 June, 2009 11:24

    Ria@The Feed says:

  21. yeh customer services rock!

    23 June, 2009 18:05

    cool kid says:

  22. yo yo itss mehh in da house XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

    30 June, 2009 08:02

    juliiee babess says:

  23. if i use the internet from my phone to get on face book will i be charged?

    02 July, 2009 18:59

    Solomon says:

  24. Solomon - as you'll see from the comment thread, texts and MMS will be charged as part of your bundle, if you are on dolphin PAYG you won't be charged for using the internet, but if you're on another plan, you'll be charged for your data roaming. If you're not sure what your plan entitles you to, give customer services a ring from your phone and they can help you.

    03 July, 2009 11:29

    Ria@The Feed says:

  25. Im on payg and they txt me saying i have 300 free txts and then that i have free facebook but i have to go to orange world.. what have i got to do to claim free facebook? it doesnt say on the website :S

    04 July, 2009 12:03

    laura says:

  26. will i be charged for either sending or receiving txt from facebook?

    06 July, 2009 22:04

    kirstie says:

  27. hi, i am ont the dolphin 30 pay mothly contract and i was wondering, is facebook free for me?

    09 July, 2009 20:48

    rosie says:

  28. Hello, Im on Canary 40 Pay Monthly, Will I be charged for Facebook access via internet access on my phone?

    10 July, 2009 23:44

    Wayne says:

  29. will i be charged for RECEIVING text messages from facebook

    13 July, 2009 14:29

    angie says:

  30. hey im on the dolphin pay monthly contract, do i get free access to facebook?

    14 July, 2009 13:54

    Emma says:

  31. Am on dolphin 15...do i get free facebook access?

    19 July, 2009 12:20

    sarah says:

  32. Hey Sarah and Angie,

    If you are on a Dolphin pay monthly plan, you will pay a data charge to access Facebook using your phone. And texts you send though will be included in your free texts bundle.

    If you have any further questions, call customer services from your Orange phone for free on 150 and someone will be happy to help clarify things for you.

    Cheers,

    Ria@The Feed

    19 July, 2009 14:58

    Ria says:

  33. I am on pay monthly dolphin 15..Is the magic number (orange to orange)for a certain amount of minutes or is it unlimited?
    thank you

    19 July, 2009 16:11

    sarah says:

  34. By magic number do you mean 150? It's unlimited. Dial away and customer services will be happy to help you out with plan questions :)

    19 July, 2009 16:15

    Ria says:

  35. No....magic numbers where you can add another 6 months on.

    19 July, 2009 16:31

    sarah says:

  36. Hi Sarah,

    We're The Feed blog, and not the place for plan and tariff questions. Sorry we can't answer your questions further.

    Give 150 a call from your phone to find out all about Magic Numbers, someone in Orange Customer Services will be able to explain all about it.

    Or why not check this link for more information: http://www2.orange.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?c=OUKService&cid=1044130986663&pagename=OUKPersonal

    :)

    19 July, 2009 17:22

    Ria says:

  37. Hi, i'm on Same Rate 24/7 Bonus Top Up Offer - how much will i have to pay for facebook on my phone

    19 July, 2009 18:05

    Emma says:

  38. Heyaaa i have unlitmied text will i be charged for recieved facebook text messages and replying to the text by my phone.. :) x

    21 July, 2009 13:21

    Milly says:

  39. We've written an update post, with all the text, mms and browsing charges outlined. We hope it helps :)

    It's called 'Facebook and your mobile: some helpful info from The Feed' and at the time of writing this comment, it's right at the top of the post.

    For anyone landing on this comment thread hereafter, the info post we're referring to was published on 21 July 2009, so look it up in the archive.

    (Sorry we can't post a link, the spam filters no likey.)

    21 July, 2009 17:58

    Ria@The Feed says:

  40. hi, im on the dolphin 35 a month plan. Will i get charged for sending or recieving text messages from facebook?

    29 July, 2009 17:00

    sefron-louise says:

  41. Ok i have unlimited texts and i text facebook to update my status regularly, will it definalty not cost me?

    05 August, 2009 00:01

    Jill says:

  42. I keep getting the same message sent to my mobile from facebook. The message is from someone who wrote on my wall but i get the message about 8 times a day, for the past 2 days??? Can anyone help!

    11 August, 2009 11:50

    Mandy says:

  43. Hi Mandy - afraid we can't help you with that one here at The Feed. We do know that customer services are your people to talk to though, so if you're pay monthly, call 150 from your phone, and if you're pay as you go, give 450 a buzz.

    11 August, 2009 16:15

    Ria@The Feed says:

  44. I have unlimited texts, and I have facebook texts, but if I go abroad, will I be charged the roming charge on my texts to facebook?

    12 August, 2009 12:27

    Joanne says:

  45. Hi Joanne, not really our area that, so your best bet is to chat with the folks in customer services. 450 from Pay As You Go phones and 150 from pay monthly. Cheers :)

    12 August, 2009 13:07

    Ria@The Feed says:

  46. hello im currently on o2 but am moving to orange... what payg package do i need to be on to get free web access to facebook and free texts and updates to and from facebook

    12 August, 2009 22:23

    jode says:

  47. if you are on the 15 pounds a month orange dolphin contract do you get free facebook?

    13 August, 2009 15:15

    emily says:

  48. so if i use the sms service for facebook... and i also have unlimited texts as part of my plan... orange wouldn't charge me extra would they??? just for the sms plan not the picture messaging... i know you get charged for that....

    Thanks

    16 August, 2009 23:28

    mahi says:

  49. I am on Dolphin 35 18 month contract and from reading elsewhere on this thread it seems facebook access - via orange world - is free to prepay users but contract users like myself incur data charges :-( To avoid this it seeems that I would either have to: Use the phone's WiFi or keep putting an orange prepay SIM in to access facebook! Seems Orange is subsidising free 'prepay' access to facebook by charging contract customers! Worst case scenario is £45 extra a month in data charges!!! (Based on £1.50 per day capped over 30 days) Fact is networks make so little now on voice/text traffic (and on prepay) that they have to get money somewhere - data is one of those areas! Oh well at least I get free Sat Nav :-)

    19 August, 2009 00:48

    John B says:

  50. hey, i have unlimited texts, will i be charged for any updates that are sent to me or any updates that i send? or will they be included with my unlimited texting? thanks,

    13 September, 2009 14:31

    Emily says:

  51. Included in your bundle Emily :)

    14 September, 2009 08:59

    Ria@The Feed says:

  52. if your on orange unlimited texts, does it cost to upload pictures by MMS to facebook?

    23 September, 2009 15:21

    char says:

  53. Yes Char, it will cost you the standard rate to send an MMS.

    24 September, 2009 09:19

    Ria@The Feed says:

  54. i have contract phone can i use facebook for free on the internet because i know u can on pay as u go

    29 September, 2009 20:41

    ryan says:

  55. Hello,
    I get unlimited texts and i just wanted to know will I be charged extra for receiving facebook updates?

    30 September, 2009 14:19

    Kirsty says:

  56. I'm on Dolphin pay as you go and am getting charged for facebook access, so it's NOT free at all

    What is your definition of free facebook access?

    04 December, 2009 21:27

    Rich says:

  57. Can someone just give a straight answer to the free facebook issue!

    Why does pay as you go customers get it for free?

    I've got a dolphin pay monthly sim at £35/month most ofton my bill is £50 a Month! does this mean the internet charges to these social networking sites are free?
    If not Why is Orange favoring Pay and go users instead of the Monthly users who are guaranteed income for Orange each month on direct debit!

    10 December, 2009 15:04

    bryan says:

  58. right I am on a rolling contract for £15 a month I get unlimited texts and 200 mins my first question is

    1. will I be charged to send mms to another mobile?

    2. how many texts do I acctually have? because I know on unlimited they do bot go on forever there actually Is a limit like on my mums hers is unlimited but ahebgets 3000 but she is on virgin mobile I was just wondering is mine that or do I have more?

    thanks
    josh :)

    25 January, 2010 23:41

    josh says:

  59. hi, im on a £31 a month contract that includes unlimited texts, is this actual unlimited or dose it have a limit?

    03 February, 2010 19:19

    ryan says:

  60. It is unlimited Ryan, as you have an unlimited text bundle. Remember this only covers SMS though. You will pay for MMS sent at the standard rate.

    04 February, 2010 08:05

    Ria@The Feed says:

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