What are the system requirements for peekamo.com?
Peekamo is accessed over the internet through a web browser or any text messaging
capable mobile phone. Peekamo supports Firefox 2 or later (for Mac, PC and Linux),
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later (for PC), and Safari 2 or later (for Mac)
and requires a screen resolution of at least 1024x768.
Is Peekamo free to use from a phone?
No, Peekamo messages sent from your phone are billed at regular sms cost. Unless
you have a text messaging plan.
If I am paying from the phone what is the benefit of Peekamo?
The benefits of Peekamo are far and many. However two great reason to choose Peekamo
over regular text messaging are:
1. text messages sent using Peekamo hide your phone number from the recipients,
regular text messaging can't do that.
2. Send long distance SMS messages at local rates using a local short code (where
available).
Can I change my phone number?
Yes, you can change your phone number at any time, see the
knowledge
base for information regarding this and other help topics.
Can I change my peekamo id after registration?
Though this is something we discourage, the option is available on a case by case
basis. see the
knowledge base for information regarding this
and other help topics.
I am a US user and get charged for incoming messages, can I use Peekamo for outgoing
only?
Yes, you can turn off mobile delivery and have all replies sent only to your Peekamo
inbox.
Why is activation necessary?
- Mobile carriers in some countries require a mobile opt-in (permission) to use services
such as Peekamo.com.
- Activation helps you familiarize yourself with peekamo and send your first Peek
(a peekamo message).
- Activation provides security and protects your identity.
- No other phone can activate your account, only the phone number indicated by you.
In other words, it's the only way to know that the phone number you have entered
is yours and not your ex's.
Does using a Peekamo short code cost anything?
No, short codes are no different then texting a local phone number. However, in
some countries using a short code may result in your provider charging you.
Does using a Peekamo long code cost anything?
Yes, if you are outside of the UK, the Peekamo long code will cost you your regular
long distance sms charge.
Does Peekamo send me an activation code?
Yes, peekamo does send you an activation code, however you can also send PEEK JOIN to your
local short code or long code for quicker activation. For a list of short codes and long codes please see
the
knowledge base.
What if I don't have a phone?
Then you can't join Peekamo. Peekamo is a 100% mobile verified social texting network.
That means unlike other sites who claim to be mobile social networks, Peekamo's
users are all 100% mobile certified. So go get a phone!
Why can't I log in to my Peekamo account?
You must activate your account before logging in.
Is there another way to verify my phone number?
No, the only sure way of knowing that the number you entered belongs to you is to
send us your verification text message.
I don't have a texting plan, how can I verify?
Get a texting plan or pay the one time sms charge to send your verification message.
I thougth the whole idea of Peekamo was free text messaging?
It is, but it won't kill you to spend a couple of cents so that you can send unlimited
text messages any where in the world.