Current Shortcode Programs
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COVID-19 Check-in - 11011
Keyword: PATRON
Text PATRON to 11011 to log your visit to a specific location for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes.
Up to 3 messages per interaction. Message and data rates may apply.
NOTE: PATRON is an example. Check-in partners have their own designated keyword.
Terms of Use
SimplyCast stores the message and phone number on behalf of the organization using the SMS check-in shortcode. Information is typically stored for 30 days or less, in line with public health guidance.
Important Note
SimplyCast does not use any of the data it collects for any purpose other than contact tracing. Information will not be rented or sold to any third parties. -
COVID-19 Info - 11011
Keyword: COVID19
Text COVID19 to 11011 to receive information about COVID-19 based on your symptoms.
Up to 5 messages per interaction. Message and data rates may apply.
Summary Terms and Conditions:
I confirm that I hold the account corresponding to the mobile phone number I have entered, or that I have the account holder’s permission to use this service. By sending a text message with the keyword PATRON, you acknowledge that you agree to terms of service and are subscribed until you send STOP to SimplyCast loyalty program services provided by SimplyCast with these carriers: Telus, Bell, Rogers, Wind, Moblicity, SaskTel, MTS, Koodo, Fido, Videotron, Virgin Mobile Canada, Chatr, Public Mobile. -
Help & Stop Keywords - 550055 and 11011
Shortcode Terms:
In USA: For help, text HELP to 550055. To cancel, text STOP to 550055 at any time. For customer support, contact customercare@simplycast.com.
In Canada: For help, text HELP to 11011. To cancel, text STOP to 11011 at any time. For customer support, contact customercare@simplycast.com. -
Promotional Alerts - 550055
Keyword: COUPONS
Text COUPONS to 550055 to receive Promotional Alerts from SimplyCast!
4 messages a month. Message and data rates may apply.
Summary Terms and Conditions:
I confirm that I hold the account corresponding to the mobile phone number I have entered, or that I have the account holder’s permission to use this service. By sending a text message with the keyword COUPONS, you acknowledge that you agree to terms of service and are subscribed until you send STOP to SimplyCast Promotional Alerts subscription service provided by SimplyCast with these carriers: Alltel, AT&T, Boost, Centennial Cellular, Cincinnati Bell, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Unicel, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless but is not compatible with all handsets. -
Entertainment Alerts - 550055
Keyword: ENTERTAIN
Text ENTERTAIN to 550055 to receive Entertainment Alerts from SimplyCast!
6 messages a month. Message and data rates may apply.
Summary Terms and Conditions:
I confirm that I hold the account corresponding to the mobile phone number I have entered, or that I have the account holder’s permission to use this service. By sending a text message with the keyword ENTERTAIN, you acknowledge that you agree to terms of service and are subscribed until you send STOP to SimplyCast Entertainment Alerts subscription service provided by SimplyCast with these carriers: Alltel, AT&T, Boost, Centennial Cellular, Cincinnati Bell, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Unicel, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless but is not compatible with all handsets. -
Information Alerts - 550055
Keyword: ALERTS
Text ALERTS to 550055 to receive Information Alerts from SimplyCast!
6 messages a month. Message and data rates may apply.
Summary Terms and Conditions: I confirm that I hold the account corresponding to the mobile phone number I have entered, or that I have the account holder’s permission to use this service. By sending a text message with the keyword ALERTS, you acknowledge that you agree to terms of service and are subscribed until you send STOP to SimplyCast Information Alerts subscription service provided by SimplyCast with these carriers: Alltel, AT&T, Boost, Centennial Cellular, Cincinnati Bell, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Unicel, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless but is not compatible with all handsets. -
Query Service - 550055
Keyword: ASK
Text ASK to 550055 to receive query service from SimplyCast!
1 message per query. Message and data rates may apply.
Summary Terms and Conditions:
I confirm that I hold the account corresponding to the mobile phone number I have entered, or that I have the account holder’s permission to use this service. By sending a text message with the keyword ASK, you acknowledge that you agree to terms of service and are subscribed until you send STOP to SimplyCast Query Service provided by SimplyCast with these carriers: Alltel, AT&T, Boost, Centennial Cellular, Cincinnati Bell, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Unicel, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless but is not compatible with all handsets. -
Loyalty Program - 550055
Keyword: LOYALTY
Text LOYALTY to 550055 to receive Loyalty Program Rewards from SimplyCast!
4 messages a month. Message and data rates may apply.
Summary Terms and Conditions:
I confirm that I hold the account corresponding to the mobile phone number I have entered, or that I have the account holder’s permission to use this service. By sending a text message with the keyword LOYALTY, you acknowledge that you agree to terms of service and are subscribed until you send STOP to SimplyCast loyalty program services provided by SimplyCast with these carriers: Alltel, AT&T, Boost, Centennial Cellular, Cincinnati Bell, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Unicel, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless but is not compatible with all handsets. -
Other Information
Terms & Conditions
By sending a text message with the keyword COUPONS / JOIN / INFO / ASK / LOYALTY, you acknowledge that T-Mobile is not liable for any undelivered or delayed messages, you agree to terms of service and are subscribed until you send STOP to SimplyCast Query Service, Promotional, Entertainment, Information, or Loyalty Alerts subscription service provided by SimplyCast.
Service Carriers
This service is provided by SimplyCast with these Canadian Carriers through Short Code: 11011: Telus, Bell, Rogers, Wind, Moblicity, SaskTel, MTS, Koodo, Fido, Videotron, Virgin Mobile Canada, Chatr, Public Mobile.
This service is provided by SimplyCast with these US Carriers through Short Code: 550055: Aio Wireless, Alaska Communications Systems, Alltel, AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Boost,C Spire Wireless, CableVision, Carolina West Wireless, CellCom, Chat Mobility, Cleartalk, Cricket, Centennial Cellular, Cincinnati Bell, ECIT, GCI Communications, Golden State Cellular, Google Voice, Illinois Valley Cellular, Inland Cellular, IWireless, Limitless Mobile, MetroPCS, MTPCS Cellular one, Nex Tech Communications, Northwest Missouri Cellular, Panhandle Wireless, Plateau Wireless, SouthernLINC, Sprint, SRT Communications, T-Mobile, Thumb Cellular, Unicel, Union Telephone, U.S. Cellular, Viaero Wireless, Virgin Mobile USA, West Central Wireless, and Verizon Wireless but is not compatible with all handsets.
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Government Department-based Alerting - 22022
Keyword: DEPTNAME
Government of Nova Scotia employees can text DEPTNAME to 22022 to subscribe to receive notifications such as work closures, staff resource requests, etc.
Up to 3 messages per interaction. Message and data rates may apply.
NOTE: DEPTNAME is an example. Participating government departments will have their own designated keyword.Terms of Use
SimplyCast stores the encrypted message and phone number on behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia using the SMS shortcode.
Important Note
SimplyCast does not use any of the data it collects for any purpose other than this shortcode program. Information will not be rented or sold to any third parties. -
COVID-19 Visitor Tracking - 22022
Keyword: VISITOR
Visitors to participating provincially operated locations (e.g., museums, offices, etc.) can text VISITOR to 22022 to log their visit for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes.
One (1) message per interaction. Message and data rates may apply.
NOTE: VISITOR is an example. Each participating location will have their own designated keyword.Terms of Use
SimplyCast stores the encrypted message and phone number on behalf of the Government of Nova Scotia using the SMS shortcode. Information is stored for 30 days or less, in line with public health guidance.
Important Note
SimplyCast does not use any of the data it collects for any purpose other than contact tracing. Information will not be rented or sold to any third parties. -
COVID-19 Vaccine Status Checker - 22022
Keyword: Provincial Health Card Number (NSxxxx xxx xxx)
Nova Scotia expects that travel to and from the province will need current, verified proof of their vaccine status, which is why they are offering an easy-to-use vaccine status checker tool to citizens.
Members of the public who wish to receive their verified vaccine status can text their health card number to 22022. This will be looked up against fully-encrypted data provided by Public Health and will return the date and time of the lookup and the effective status of their doses.
One (1) message per interaction. Message and data rates may apply.Terms of Use
SimplyCast only stores the country and area code of the phone number for billing reconciliation purposes. The phone number and message body are not stored for the purposes of this tool. Information is stored for 30 days or less, in line with public health guidance.
Important Note
SimplyCast does not store any of the data it collects for any purpose other than billing reconciliation. Information will not be rented or sold to any third parties.
