Checking Your Google Calendar by Telephone


One of the most ubiquitous technologies in use around the world is the cell phone. Not all of them are equipped with Web browsers, but most of them allow you to send SMS text messages. This feature allows you to check your Google Calendar with your cell phone.

Sending a quick text message allows you to query your calendar. This is much better than shoving a piece of paper in your pocket.

You must first register your cell phone number in your Google Calendar account before using this service. After you log in to your Google Calendar, click Notifications on the Settings menu.

After your cell phone number is registered, send special text message commands to receive calendar information. Send the SMS text message to GVENT 48368. You can send these commands:

  • next: Returns your next scheduled event

  • day: Returns all scheduled events for the present day

  • nday: Returns all your events for the following day

Remember that the calendar information is available only for events 24 hours in advance.

The GVENT 48368 feature on Google Calendar is currently only available with the U.S. mobile carriers listed in Table 26.1.

Table 26.1: Supported Mobile Carriers
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Alltel

Nextel

AT&T

Qwest

Cellular One

Sprint

Cincinnati Bell

T-Mobile

Cingular

US Cellular

Dobson Communications

Verizon

Watch the Google Calendar site for other providers added in the future.



Google Power Tools Bible
Google Power Tools Bible
ISBN: 0470097124
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 353

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