Introducing SMS Subscriptions

for Prepaid Mobile Customers (770, 776, 778, 779)

Stay Informed, Be Inspired, Be Amazed-Only $0.15 per SMS

SMS Subscription Service FAQ

For Customers with Prepaid Mobile Accounts

  • An SMS Subscription, or “SMS Sub”, is an interest group about an information topic (e.g., Tides, OMG Facts, Bible Verses, etc.)

  • These interest groups provide useful updates, information, or entertainment depending on the type of subscription (e.g., Tide Predictions, OMG Facts, Bible Verses).

  • A prepaid customer can choose to join any interest group by sending a text message with the interest group name to short code 5560 (free send). Upon joining they receive a welcome SMS.

  • After joining, an information SMS on the selected topic is sent out to all subscribers in the interest group, one time per day on a schedule, usually in the morning. If you subscribe after the daily SMS has been sent to subscribers, you will receive it the following day.

  • Customers are charged $0.15 for each information SMS received (deducted from prepaid Airtime balance).

  • The SMS Sub service is for prepaid mobile users only (770, 776, 778, 779).

  • Postpaid customers (775), including those who are using prepaid mobile data, are not able to subscribe to SMS Subscriptions since the fee can only be deducted from a regular prepaid Airtime balance. If a 775 number sends a sign-up message to 5560, they will receive an auto-response stating "You tried to subscribe to a prepaid-only service using a postpaid 775 number. Please use a prepaid number (770, 776, 778, 779) for SMS subscriptions. Mesulang"

  • Prepaid mobile customers subscribe by sending an SMS containing SUB [+Subscription Name] to a short code, for example SUB BIBLE to 5560. This a free process.

  • Upon correctly joining they will receive a welcome SMS. This is also a free process.

  • Once subscribed, they will automatically receive an information SMS on their chosen topic once a day at a scheduled time in the morning.

  • The cost is $0.15 per SMS received, deducted from their prepaid Airtime balance. Note: it is not deducted from the SMS allowance in any prepaid plans or bundles you have activated.

  • The subscription continues until the customer unsubscribes by sending SUB [+Subscription Name] STOP to short code 5560, for example SUB BIBLE STOP to 5560. This is a free process.

  • After stopping a subscription, a prepaid customer may join again at any time via the same process SUB [+Subscription Name] to 5560.

We’re now offering four types of subscriptions: LOVE, TIDE, BIBLE and OMG Facts. More may be added in the future.

💖 DAILY LOVE MESSAGE – NEW this February to Celebrate the month of Valentine's! 🥰

  • LOVE: Get daily messages about love to warm your heart and make you happy.

  • Example of the information SMS for LOVE: "Where there is love there is life" — Gandhi, reminding everyone that affection gives meaning to every ordinary day.

  • How to subscribe: Text SUB LOVE to 5560

    How to unsubscribe: Text SUB LOVE STOP to 5560

DAILY TIDE PREDICTIONS

  • TIDE: Get daily Palau tide predictions from the Palau National Weather Service delivered straight to your phone. If a customer subscribes to TIDE, they will receive daily high and low tides for the next day.

  • Example of the information SMS for TIDE (Palau):

    • Tide Predictions for 10-08-25 in Palau (Malakal): HIGH at 7:10 AM (6.92 ft) and 7:20 PM (7.05 ft). LOW at 1:47 AM (2.23 ft) and 1:27 PM (1.51 ft).

  • How to subscribe: Text SUB TIDE to 5560

  • How to unsubscribe: Text SUB TIDE STOP to 5560

DAILY BIBLE VERSE

  • BIBLE: Find strength in the Word! Get daily Bible verses to guide & inspire your day.

  • Example of a daily BIBLE message:

    • Philippians 1:6 – Be confident that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

  • How to subscribe: Text SUB BIBLE to 5560

  • How to unsubscribe: Text SUB BIBLE STOP to 5560

DAILY OMG FACT

  • OMG: Receive mind-blowing facts daily from nature to science. Discover something new every day!

  • Example of an OMG Facts message:

    • Honey found in ancient Egyptian tombs remained edible for thousands of years due to its low water content and natural acids preventing spoilage.

  • How to subscribe: Text SUB OMG to 5560

  • How to unsubscribe: Text SUB OMG STOP to 5560

  • Customers can opt out anytime by sending [Subscription Name] STOP to the short code, for example: SUB BIBLE STOP to 5560.

  • Once unsubscribed, they will no longer receive messages and will not be charged.

  • Yes, prepaid customers can resubscribe at any time by sending SUB [+Subscription Name] to the short code for example SUB BIBLE to 5560.

  • Your SMS subscription(s) will be on hold until you reload Airtime.

  • Once topped up, the next scheduled SMS will be delivered and charged.

  • Missed messages during zero balance will not be resent.

  • No, if you join an SMS sub it doesn’t use your data. The $0.15 per SMS is deducted from your Airtime account balance only. It is not deducted from any prepaid plans or bundles you have activated.

  • PNCC Customer Support at 488-9000.

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