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MarketBeat has launched an SMS alert service for users in a wide range of countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The service allows subscribers to receive periodic text messages directly on their mobile phones after providing a phone number and completing the sign-up process.

By enrolling, users consent to receive messages from MarketBeat that may be sent through an automatic telephone dialing system. The texts can include stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements or offers. MarketBeat notes that message and data rates may apply, and that the number of messages sent to each subscriber will vary depending on activity and alert preferences.

The company states that consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition for purchasing any goods or services. This means users can choose whether or not to subscribe without affecting their ability to access other offerings. The service is designed to provide timely market-related updates and promotional information to subscribers who want notifications delivered by text message.

Subscribers who need assistance can text HELP to receive customer support information. Users who no longer wish to receive messages can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any MarketBeat text message. In addition, unsubscribing may also be done through the company’s mailing preferences page, offering an alternative method for managing communication settings.

MarketBeat also directs users to its full terms of service and privacy policy for additional details about how the SMS program operates and how personal information is handled. These disclosures are intended to inform users about the terms of participation before they sign up.

The expanded availability of SMS messaging across multiple countries gives MarketBeat a broader way to distribute financial alerts and related content to interested users. The service combines market updates, news coverage, and partner promotions in a mobile-friendly format, allowing subscribers to receive information directly on their phones in a format that is quick and accessible.

With international coverage spanning North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, the SMS program is positioned to serve a diverse base of users. The sign-up process is straightforward, but it includes clear consent language, rate disclosures, message frequency notes, and opt-out instructions so that subscribers understand the terms before joining.