Google SMS for your phone
Google SMS is a suite of mobile applications that allows you to find information on topics as diverse as sexual & reproductive health, and agriculture to sports scores and weather. It also includes a new marketplace application, Google Trader, that will help buyers and sellers find each other; use it to buy and sell electronics, crops, tools, cars, properties, or anything else that you need or have.
To start using Google SMS Search, simply text message your search query to one of the following short codes and we’ll text message back your results:
6001:Google SMS Tips Health tips, ClinicFinder, Farmer’s Friend (agriculture tips & weather)
6006:Google SMS Search News, sports scores, stock quotes, horoscope, glossary, currency converter, religious texts, translation, flights, Q&A, calculator, and local time
6007:Google Trader Buy and sell on your mobile. Use Google Trader to find anything that you need to have, or want to sell or trade.
For a list of useful shortcuts and tips, text message "Help" to the short code you’re interested in using.
Note: Google SMS is free from Google but charges from your carrier for usage may apply. The service is currently available on MTN Uganda only.
Google SMS Tips for your phone
Get relevant and actionable information on sexual & reproductive health, clinic locations, as well as agriculture pests and diseases from your mobile – it’s easy and fast!
Just text a short descriptive question or some keywords to 6001.
Google SMS Health Tips
Find tips on sexual & reproductive health (family planning, maternal & child health, HIV/AIDS, STI/STDs, sexuality)
Google SMS: ClinicFinder
Use ClinicFinder to find a clinic near you, the clinic’s telephone number and services offered.
Google SMS: Farmer’s Friend
Get access to weather forecasts and critical agriculture information, such as tips on planting, pest management and disease control.(Targeted at farmers to help improve their livelihood)
To get started, text “Help” to:
6001
This service is free from Google but charges from your carrier for usage may apply (6001 is currently free for a limited period). Currently supported by MTN Uganda only.
Google SMS Search for your phone
From news to sports scores and word definitions, you can get the information you're looking for with Google SMS Search.
Simply text message your search query to 6006 and we'll text message back your results.
To get started, text “Help” to:
6006
This service is free from Google but charges from your carrier for usage may apply. Currently supported by MTN Uganda only.
Google Trader for your phone
Buy and sell on your mobile phone!
Google Trader is a marketplace application that allows you to buy and sell goods and services on your phone using SMS.
Want to sell your house or mobile? Post your ad on Google Trader so that people who want to buy what you want to sell can easily find you. Looking for a job? Search for jobs by location or vocation -- or look for transportation (car, motorcycle, boda) to get you to your job -- on Google Trader.
Use Google Trader to find anything that you need to have, or want to sell or trade.
This service is free from Google but charges from your carrier for usage may apply. Currently supported by MTN Uganda only.
Overview
You can start searching for items to buy on Google Trader.
BUY toyota, kampala
Text your query to 6007
1 seller for "toyota, kampala": A) Toyota Highlander, low mileage, $8000, call Terry at 077-123456
Google Trader returns relevant results
To sell items, you will first have to register. Once you’ve registered, you can start listing the items you have for sale.
REGISTER
Register to sell on Google Trader
(only required once per number)
Thanks for joining. To sell an item reply with SELL and details about the item. By doing so you agree to terms...
Confirmation that you’ve been registered
SELL Toyota Highlander, low mileage, $8000, call Terry at 077-123456
Post the item you want to sell on Google Trader
Thank you! Your post will soon be seen by other buyers and sellers on 6007. Reply with HELP for more options.
Confirmation that your post has been accepted
FAQ
How much does it cost to post an item on Google Trader?
Google Trader is free! However, standard rates apply for all SMSes that you send.
How do I look for items to buy?
You can search for items by sending a message to 6007. This message must start with the word BUY, followed by the words that you would like to search for. For example, to search for electronics, you would send BUY electronics to 6007. To search for used Toyotas for sale, you might send BUY toyota to 6007
If you are only interested in items near you, enter the name of your city or town as part of the query. For example, BUY toyota Kampala will only display items that are available within 50 kilometers of Kampala.
How do I post an item to sell?
To sell items on your phone, you must first register to sell. This is easily done by sending the word REGISTER to 6007. You only need to do this once, and then you can sell as many items as you like. You post your item for sale by sending a message describing the item to the number 6007. This message must start with the word SELL, followed by a description of the item, the price, and a way to contact you. If you don't include a phone number or email address in your post, Soko will automatically add this information to the end of your post. For example, to sell your Nokia phone, you might send SELL Nokia 1305 UGX 20,000 Kampala call Joe at 0781234567 to 6007.
How do I see the items that I have available to sell?
To see the items that you have for sale on your phone, SMS the word LIST to 6007.
How do I delete an item that I have made available to sell?
To delete an item on your phone, SMS the word DELETE to 6007 to receive a list of your items for sale. Note the number in front of the item that you wish to delete, then SMS the word DELETE followed by that number. For example, to delete the first item in your list, you would send DELETE 1 to 6007.
How do I change an item that I have made available to sell?
There is no way to edit an item on your phone. If you need to change an item, you need to delete it and then post it again.
What can I post to Google Trader?
You can post almost anything as long as your items are consistent with our Program Policies. For example, your post must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in Uganda.
How to report a policy violation
To report a bad item, SMS the word REPORT, followed by the letter in front of the item, to 6007. For example, if you wanted to report the first item from a search as inappropriate, SMS REPORT A to 6007.
Which languages does Google Trader support?
You can describe your items in any language that you like, but our service is only available in English. We look forward to offering more language options in the future.