For years, Latin American operators and broadcasters have used SMS-based contests to increase awareness of reality programs, quiz shows and beauty contests. Some mass-market advertisers such as beer and soft-drink companies have put SMS short codes on their products. These short codes are the means to enter contests or to receive product information or even mobile content such as ringtones of the company’s jingle.

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