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Q.	What is matchMobile?

	A.	Match.com now offers a mobile version of its Web site designed to allow you to access Match.com through mobile devices such as cell phones and PDAs.

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Q.	Who can use matchMobile?

	A.	Anyone with a mobile device equipped with an Internet browser can access the Match.com mobile site by going to uk.match.com on your mobile device.

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Q.	How does matchMobile work?

	A.	Once on the Match.com mobile site you can: Search and view profiles FREE Sign up for a new profile FREE Send and view Winks FREE Send and receive email. (Match.com subscription required, see Match.com Terms of Use and Subscribe for details) Receive SMS alert messages whenever you receive a Wink or a new email (Match.com provides these Text Alerts at no charge but your carrier's standard text-messaging rates still apply. Please contact your carrier if you have questions about your carrier's text-messaging rates.)

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Q.	Which carriers support Match.com mobile solution?

	A.	MatchMobile is available through any carrier that supports mobile Web browsing. Some carriers require consumers to subscribe to a data or Internet package before they can access the Web. Others allow consumers to surf the Web, but charge extra for accessing wireless content. Check with your carrier for details about your phone's data plan.

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Q.	Is matchMobile free?

	A.	Registering on matchMobile is free and allows you to search and browse profiles, sign up for a new profile and send and view Winks. If you're already registered on Match.com or are a Web site subscriber, you are automatically registered for matchMobile and can use these free features. However, to send and receive email on the Match.com site, a subscription to Match.com is required; once you're a Match.com subscriber, you may purchase the matchMobile add-on to send or read email via your mobile device. Carriers may charge extra to access the Internet. Check with your carrier for details about your mobile's data plan.

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Q.	I registered for Match.com online. Do I need to register on my mobile, too?

	A.	If you register on the Match.com Web site, you will be automatically registered on matchMobile. However, if you subscribe to the Match.com Web site service, you are only registered on matchMobile and must still purchase matchMobile as an add-on to begin using subscriber-only features on your mobile device.

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Q.	Can I subscribe to Match.com through my mobile device?

	A.	You can register for Match.com through your mobile device, but you must visit the Match.com Web site on a computer in order to complete your registration or subscription.

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Q.	What is data access / data plan?

	A.	A data access or data plan is the service that allows consumers to browse the Internet from mobile devices. Carriers typically offer this as a separate subscription service.

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Q.	Will my mobile device work with matchMobile?

	A.	MatchMobile runs on most devices equipped with a mobile browser. The matchMobile application is automatically optimized for each device depending on screen size and browser type. NOTE: Some older phones do not have wireless Internet access and will not be able to access the site.

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Q.	Do I have to download anything for matchMobile?

	A.	No, matchMobile does not require you to download an application to your phone. You can use the browser already available on your mobile device.

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Q.	Does my phone support mobile browsing?

	A.	Most mobile devices sold today have mobile browsers already installed. If you're unsure whether your device supports wireless browsing, check with your carrier or consult your mobile device's user manual.

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Q.	Is my number secure?

	A.	Privacy is our primary concern at Match.com, and because we value your right to privacy, we would never reveal your number to anyone nor use it for unsolicited marketing purposes.

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Q.	What is the difference between matchMobile and Text Alerts?

	A.	MatchMobile is the service designed to allow new and existing members access to Match.com through mobile devices such as cell phones and PDAs. Text Alerts are free text messages sent by Match.com to notify you when you have Winks or emails. However, while Match.com sends you Text Alerts free, your carrier’s standard text messaging rates still apply. Contact your carrier for details on those rates.

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Q.	How do Text Alerts work?

	A.	Simply opt to receive SMS alerts on your mobile phone whenever someone sends you a new email or Wink. You can do this in your account settings. Match.com will do the rest.

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Q.	How can I change the number for the matchMobile/Text Alerts service?

	A.	Changing your number is easy. Simply go to your account settings and enter the number where you receive text messages. We'll send a confirmation to your email address verifying the change.

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Q.	Can I turn OFF match SMS Alerts?

	A.	Yes. SMS alerts can be turned on or off from the Match.com Web site or from the matchMobile appication at any time. Additionally, you can follow the instructions in each SMS received to unsubscribe to text alerts from Match.com.

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