COLLECT TEXT lets you send a text-message to any Smart mobile number and the receiving party will pay for the text-message.

This works on all account types.

Prepaid to Prepaid

Prepaid to Postpaid

Postpaid to Postpaid

Postpaid to Prepaid

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to use Collect Text?

Using your Smart mobile phone, compose your text message and send to 44 plus the 11-digit mobile number of your friend. Ex. Type KAMUSTA KA then send to 4409189876543

Can I use Collect Text to text a non-Smart/TNT number?

No. Collect Text is available to Smart/TNT mobile subscribers only.

How much is it to send a Collect Text message?

None. It’s free.

Can I send a Collect Text message even if I don’t have load?

You have to maintain a minimum balance of PHP1.00 to be able to use Collect Text.

How much will it cost my friend to accept my Collect Text message?

Your friend will be charged PHP1.00 upon agreeing to read your message.

Can my friend reply to my Collect Text message?

Your friend can reply to you for PHP1.00.

What will happen if my friend does not want to pay for my Collect Text message?

You will receive a text message that your friend did not accept your Collect Text message.

Can I use Collect Text while I’m on international roaming?

No. Collect Text does not support message sending and delivery to and from numbers that are on international roaming.

How long will my message be valid?

Your message will be valid for 24hrs.

Up to how many Collect Text messages can I send to a friend?

If you’re on your friend’s Collect Text list, you can send as many messages as you want. If not, you can only send up to a maximum of two (2) Collect Text messages to your friend and wait for him to accept at least one of your messages before you can continue sending Collect Text messages.

How do I add a friend in my Collect Text list?

To add a number in your Collect Text list, text ADD to 4409. (Ex. ADD 09198765432)

How do I block a mobile number?

To block a number, text BLOCK to 4409. (Ex. BLOCK 09192345678)

What can I do if I get blocked?

Only your friend can unblock your mobile number by sending ADD to 4409.

NOTE: Smartphones (Androids/IPhones/BlackBerries) sometimes delete the prefix. It is recommended that you save the number of your contacts as 44 + the 11-digit Smart number, in order for Collect Text to properly work (Ex. If the number of you friend is 0918-9876543, save it as 4409189876543).