Post to Twitter through SMS in Pakistan

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on February 8, 2009

twitter-birdA while ago Twitter had to cut back on mobile integration for some countries which was indeed a big turndown for some of the big Twitterholics like me. Posting to Twitter via mobile using GPRS/EDGE is still in no way as easy and as affordable as using SMS for the same purpose.

Good news for Twitter users in Pakistan is that now you will be able to post to Twitter via SMS on your mobile which means you no longer require a GPRS/EDGE enabled handset or a data plan and what brings more joy to this offer is that it is free and you only get charged by your local carrier for a SMS per tweet.

This new service is brought to you by the Twitter Pakistan Project initiative launched by iSMS which provides an online SMS inbox service for mobile users in Pakistan.

So here is how to get started.

  1. Make a comment on this post telling us why you love Twitter and we will mail you an invite to use iSMS as it is in private beta.
  2. Once you register using the invite code, login and navigate to iSMS settings.
  3. Enter your phone number (e.g. 03335408221), name and make sure the Receive SMS box is checked and then click Update.
  4. Now in the Twitter Integration tab, enter your credentials and click Update.
  5. You will now receive an SMS from a number having your phone activation code. Use it to authenticate your account and save the number as a contact with the name 'iSMS' on your phone.

And thats it!

Now whenever you want to post to Twitter, Make an SMS and simply write 'tweet<space><tweet content>' and send it to the iSMS contact number that you saved earlier. Look for an example below.

tweet Tweeting in Pakistan is going to be so much affordable and fun from now on

Make sure to test it out and let us know if you run into any problems. We will try to help you out along with the iSMS team.

For those in Pakistan still wondering what Twitter is? In short, it is a way to update your status and let others know what you might be doing on a particular instant. Its a fun and addictive new way of staying connected with your friends wherever you go. So go ahead and give it a try and I am sure you will love it.

A big thanks to Yaser for tipping us on this.

  • http://thetechnopath.com/ UzEE

    I dont need to tell why cuz I am the first one posting :P

  • http://www.ithinkdiff.com Imran Hussain

    First!!… NOT! :P
    cool stuff man, but updating/checking Twitter is way cheaper through Edge/GPRS for me.

  • UmEEE

    will be gr8 if it works nad even better if we can get our tweets via sms in future!!!

  • http://www.wickedreport.com AZulfi

    holymother! tweeter is now via SMS….That will be great fun. especially for a person like me who always wanted to hear something exciting on twitter….

    Plz send me the invite code….
    thanx……

  • Syed Yasir Ghufran

    hi…i need an invitation cuz i want to follow the hundreds blogs i ‘tweet’ :p

  • http://teeth.com.pk/blog Teeth Maestro

    me me me me – though i live on a Blackberry and use GPRS for [practically everything – but I can surely use this service – and I think Pakistan needs it

  • http://techtoggle.com Abdul Haseeb

    it will be very handy , if i can tweet through my mobile , coz few times i found myself at places where i don’t have internet available, so this service will be really helping for me.

  • http://listcollections.com Bites85

    I would like to try it out. So, an invitation will be appreciated. Thanks Dj Flush.

  • http://www.MuneebAhmed.com Muneeb

    I would love to try this out :)

  • http://www.pakadtrader.com/ Mian Waqas

    I would like to receive an invitation to join iSMS.pk. That will be great fun.

    • http://twitter.com/mobi2weet mobi2weet

      Mian Waqas, no invitiation is needed to join mobi2weet. Check out http://www.mobi2weet.com.

      Best wishes

  • http://www.xerxy.com xerxy

    I’ve been twittering via SMS for a while now (as in a few months). When has it ever been restricted? Though I prefer TwitterFox and the wordpress twitter plugin.

  • http://twitter.com/m_omer_ M.Omer

    OK I’ll admit I’m new to twitter. But at least I’m passionate about it! :D

    PS: That was one kick ass seminar yesterday dude! Very inspiring! : )

  • http://www.ehsan.pk Ehsan

    Why i would love to try it out because i think it doesn’t work but if you say it really does you must let me try it :P

  • http://twitter.com/tenveer tenveer

    hmmm looks like an interesting project …….love to try it ………so an invitation code is very much needed….waiting for it

    • http://twitter.com/mobi2weet mobi2weet

      Tenveer, it's open to all. No invitation required.

      Looking forward to your feedback.

      Best wishes,

      support @ mobi2weet

  • http://www.bilalbhatti.com Bilal Bhatti

    I wana give it a try…

  • http://Karachi.metblogs.com/ munib

    Me toooo pleaseeeeeeee

  • Azib

    Sorry i don't have knowledge about twitter But i wanna use twitter please send me verification code from isms i have been trying from 2 days n my account is not approved

  • Azib

    Sorry i don't have knowledge about twitter But i wanna use twitter please send me verification code from isms i have been trying from 2 days n my account is not approved

  • http://www.mobi2weet.com/ mobi2weet

    Just as a follow up to this. Now we have a new service to do the same. Simply SMS 'reg your_id your_password (twitter userid and password) to 03014402764 or 03314805098. Also it alllows users to receive updates, and not just send update.

    Happy mobi2weeting…

  • http://twitter.com/mobi2weet mobi2weet

    Thanks a million for the kind words :)

    Best wishes,

    support @ mobi2weet

  • http://twitter.com/mobi2weet mobi2weet

    Thanks a million for the kind words :)

    Best wishes,

    support @ mobi2weet

  • http://twitter.com/mobi2weet mobi2weet

    Tenveer, it's open to all. No invitation required.

    Looking forward to your feedback.

    Best wishes,

    support @ mobi2weet

  • http://twitter.com/mobi2weet mobi2weet

    Mian Waqas, no invitiation is needed to join mobi2weet. Check out http://www.mobi2weet.com.

    Best wishes

  • sidneysaad

    hey this service seems to be awsome, can you send me an invite so that i can join isms

  • f3rha4n

    why i love twitter?? i don't know. may be its because of its simplicity

  • rachelparsons

    I love twitter because it makes me happy and warm on the inside.

  • usmanaziz

    Managing twitter through SMS seems a great idea. But is it a free service?

  • Myr

    I love twitter because it lets me connect to many sources that I couldn't have otherwise. Furthermore, micro-blogging allows me to reach more people than sms alone. Nut most of all, I find twitter to be more fun when used with your cell. (I used to in the UK and sorely miss it here!)

  • mairaj

    mairaj
    =923122301019
    i lov twitter bcoz im connected wid the world

  • tabishx

    I love twitter because i can update all my family and/or friends by just one text to update my status and all my friends get it. This way I don't have to send sms to a whole list of people.

  • mohsintanveer

    i love to tweet…its creative and innovative!

  • feras

    i love twitter because its actually one of the first services in which the celebruties actually reply. i skate and i have a lot of pro skaters whom i want ot be like when i grow up. so in a way i am talking and getting to know my role models way better.

  • Sameed

    Please send me an invite. My GPRS is friggin expensive!

  • kingmobi

    I love twitter and I would like to get an invitation, thanks for sharing this tip Yaser.. u rock man !

  • OmarKareem

    This is very helpful post , I also noticed DISQUS .. though came here for Twitter which is so addictive I am getting hold of it..Can I get an invite ?

  • Adil Awan

    I am a forex trader. I follow market commentary and analysis regularly on twitter so it would be far convenient for me to have such nice service setup on my cell phone. So its productive for me moreover its fun too.

  • Muhammad Saqib Tanveer

    I can write a whole article on twitter and its advantage but to sum up it in one word, it keeps us in this world………..TERRIFIC

  • http://www.redmondpie.com/ Anum Lodhi

    I love twitter cuz i can keep myself updated :)

  • http://www.redmondpie.com/ Anum Lodhi

    I love twitter cuz i can keep myself updated :)

  • umartauqir

    twiiter is da best and i thank via isms i can remain in coonection

  • umartauqir

    how can i recieve sms of twiiter posts by people

  • http://twitter.com/RaheelRehman Raheel

    nyc!!!!! if its work!

  • raheelrehman

    i love twitter becoz its very informative.

  • raheelrehman

    nyc!!!!! if its work!

  • raheelrehman

    i love twitter becoz its very informative.

  • http://adnanymous.com/ Adnan

    You got potential… (to quote 'Pretty Woman' :pp)

    Of course, hugely appreciated if you give me the honour of joining this service!

  • http://www.mustufapervez.tk Mustufa Pervez

    cool man

  • sunilzmall

    I love twitter because it is a wonderful way to stay in touch with friends and family. It will be a cheaper and a quicker way to communicate with my friends across Pakistan. I would truly appreciate an invitation.

  • http://twitter.com/Reemixstar Reem Iqa

    I love twitter! But please I need twitter on my mobile! Which I can't get in Pakistan! Help!

  • bilal_dmx

    Man , I totally <3 twitter , this is bieng used as a university project..

  • uneeb

    too late? but still devouted enough to get this. i think that will suffice.

  • mohammadkhalidfarooq

    Twitter keeps you up-to-date with the latest from all corners of the world. With instant connectivity, you can stay in touch and keep others in touch with you. Twitter can be used as a platform to improve your social skills which can aid you not only personally but also professionally.

  • so hussain

    Twitter is a priceless new tool in the land of social networking.. enuf said :P
    pls send me a beta invite

  • Farhan

    I just registered my number on your website and am waiting for the confirmation SMS message. I hope it comes soon! This would be so much more convenient and would help me keep myself updated to the latest job postings around the world, the breaking news, and what my family and friends are doing at a particular time. Brilliant initiative by you guys… we definitely need people like you in this country to keep things up and running.

  • Qadeer Ahmad

    Neither Pring nor Mobi2weet working. Mobi2weet updated only 1 tweet. let me try isms to tweet :(

  • Uzair

    Because Its a massive portal, user friendly and the world is tweeting so why don't we! :) I just Love tweeting and stay connected personally and professionally & thats i guess is enough of a reason.

  • Eman [:

    Twitter is so cool! It helps in communicating with our friends and keeping up with all the lastest news! :D Please send the invitation. :P

  • AsiM ButT

    Twitter is awesome for its latest updated feeds. :)

  • http://twitter.com/itsNM Anum

    i neeed twitter on my phoonnee :(

  • Mehryn Hassan

    Hi
    I luv twitter for…… i dun knw!!! but plzzz give me the invite code!!!!!

  • Asif_jalil_bhurgri

    i want an invite

  • http://twitter.com/somibahrian Soman Khan

    send me an invite

  • http://twitter.com/WaheedM2010 Waheed Murad

    I love twitter because it is providing more details and very good than all other networks.
    I like it very much.So please send me Invite code

  • Sadiqkhoja

    bcoz it s short only 140 characters

  • Sadiqkhoja

    bcozsadf

  • umerstar

    i love twitter bcos it keeps me updated of news and i could recieve sms from it, it would be even better

  • adnan

    well its’ll b really easy 2 tweet anywhere anytime…..

  • Usman

    yup it is a great source of social networking and news alerts and also keep us connect with the big guns :)

  • Muhammadbilal32

    Twitter is very very helpful for the updates i want to see n stay up to date for the news i want… I am glad that some one has tried to tweet via sms in pakistan…

  • Muhammadbilal32

    Twitter is very very helpful for the updates i want to see n stay up to date for the news i want… I am glad that some one has tried to tweet via sms in pakistan…

  • Raven

    sure twitter smthng evryone likes

    • http://decentsms.com sms

      so sad , why this happens with Pakistan only :(
      i have a SMS related website and i have to do a lot of twitting through cell phone , my bad luck that i live in Pakistan :(
      i can’t tweet about my sms website any more.

      btw, i also need an invitation

  • Atif49

    hi…i need an invitation cuz i want to follow the hundreds blogs i ‘tweet’ :p

  • Raheel73

    I love twitter because its a best way to communicate with people and get all updates in single feed..plzzzzzz send me invitation code.. plzzzzzzzzz

  • Haider Ali

    cuz i have got some real warm friends there!!

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