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What number do I text to send a message to my favourite national radio station?
Each station has it's own shortcode, just enter this number into the phone number field when texting:
Radio 1 :: 81199
Radio 2 :: 88291
Radio 3 :: 83111
Radio 4 :: 84844
Radio 5 Live :: 85058
Radio 5 Live Sports Xtra :: 84040
6Music :: 64046
BBC Asian Network :: 81869
1Xtra :: 88111
BBC 7 does not have a shortcode.
To text local radio services, check the BBC's Where I Live website for your local station's details
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