FAQ

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    What is txtFeeder?

    txtFeeder is a simple and easy way to read you're favorite websites on your mobile phone. You won't need a fancy phone or an expensive data plan. You simply need any mobile device capable of sending and receiving text (SMS) messages.

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    How does txtFeeder work?

    Basically, txtFeeder works based on commands received via text messages. You tell txtFeeder what you want to read. You will not receive any text messages without sending any commands. See the command page to see a list of all the current commands and examples on how to use them.

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    Am I charged for using txtFeeder?

    txtFeeder will not charge you, however, your cell phone provider may charge you their standard rate for text/SMS messages, so be sure you know your plan. Most providers offer an 'unlimited text' plan considerably lower rates than data plans.

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    Is txtFeeder Free?

    Yes! txtFeeder does not charge you for using this service, however, your mobile carrier may charge you for your text messages, so it is best if you monitor your usage, or if you have unlimited text messages as part of your plan.

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    What is a Feed?

    A feed is a method news sites, blogs, social networking sites, and other places on the web use to syndicate content. To use feeds, you need some type of feed aggregator. An aggregator is simply something that takes a feed (in XML) and turns it into something readable. One popular example of an aggregator is Google Reader.

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    What does public mean?

    Public feeds are shared with all users. Other users and add them to their feeds to read them from their mobile device. By default, your feeds will not be public. Only public feeds will display on your profile.

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    Isn't this website sort of anti-progress?

    You could argue that, however, unless you have an iPhone, or Blackberry Storm, you're extremely limited as to what you can see and read on the web. Most phones that have a 'web browser' on them can view only text, and can nearly double your monthly bill. This service allows people with cheaper phones access to read the web. I used to use Verizon's web browser on my phone, it was hardly a 'browser', and I was paying an extra $20/month for 'data'. So I changed to a plan without data, and created this service. This also shows that there can be more 'apps' than just on the new, expensive smart phones.

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    Can I request a feature?

    Yes! Please do! Request a Feature Form

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    I have an account, but when I send txts, it says I don't have an account

    This happens rarely, and only on certain phones/carriers. If you log into your account, there is a link that says 'txtFeeder says I don't have an account' this will guide you through synchronizing your phone with your txtFeeder account. If you continue to have problems, use the help page, and report a problem.


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