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SkyTel Sends the News to You 

Another "first" from SkyTel. All SkyTel word-messaging subscribers receive FREE news updates sent directly to their pagers. You'll receive news from some of the most respected names in news coverage without cost, and without having to do a thing. 

But SkyTel doesn't stop with just one type of news headline, or even one news organization. SkyTel sends daily updates with the latest in Financial, Technology, and World & National news. Plus, you'll receive special alerts on crucial events. Here's our current schedule.* 

 

 

 

 

* All times are listed Eastern Standard Time. Schedule subject to change without notice.
Monday through Friday 
9:15 a.m. The New York Times covering Financial news before the market opens 
4:35 p.m. MSNBC with Market close and Index information 
6:30 p.m. MSNBC with the latest in Technology news
 
Weekends 

1:00 p.m.

The New York Times with World & National news 

 

As necessary 
Special news alerts are sent as crucial events occur in the US or abroad, courtesy of The New York Times. 

And you can get detailed information on any of the news updates by checking a provider's website. 

News Updates are transmitted FREE to all SkyWord, SkyWord Plus and SkyWriter® subscribers. There's no charge for this service, and the characters sent don't count towards your character allotment. Schedule and content providers subject to change without notice. 

Choose Your News 

If you're a SkyWord Plus or SkyWriter® customer, check our SkyTel Custom Newscasts. Choose the news updates that fit your interests and lifestyle. Select from scores of FREE options from the world's leading news sources: from stock market indices, to sports news to the latest local weather information, SkyTel Custom Newscasts gives you the news you want for free.

It's informative, it's fun, and best of all, it's FREE!