Do I need a Textango account to shop online?
No, all you need is your cell phone.
Simply text-message the item ketyword to TANGO (82646), receive a download code and redeem your items here.
I get an error message when texting keywords
Your mobile provider does not support Textango.
Click here for other ways to pay with Textango.
I am not in the US, will Textango work for me?
Yes, click here to find out how to buy.
How can I purchase music through TexTango.com?
Simply text message the keyword that corresponds with what you wish to purchase to TANGO (82646) and follow the easy instructions.
Your purchase will be billed to your following months cell phone bill and you will claim your purchase on TexTango.com
What is the format of music files?
Music files are in MP3 format.
How many times can I download items that I have purchased?
2 times in 72 Hours.
If you have exceeded this time or the number of downloads, please contact us and we will investigate your case.
Can I burn my downloaded music to a Compact Disk (CD) so I can play it in a standard CD player?
Yes
Can I load my downloaded music to my portable MP3 player?
Yes
What do I do if I text a keyword to TANGO (82646) and I don't get a response back?
Please be patient as your mobile provider is most likely working on a return message for you.
Expect slight delays from time to time.
How can I purchase music through TexTango.com?
Simply text message the keyword that corresponds with what you wish to purchase to TANGO (82646) and follow the easy instructions
Your purchase will be billed to your following month’s cell phone bill and you will claim your purchase on TexTango.com.
What cell phone carriers work with Textango?
AT&T and Cellular One, for the short term.
Negotiations with all other major carriers are underway. We'll keep you posted!
How can I sell my music through Textango's mobile billing service?
Sign up for an account, confirm a 3-8 letter keyword, upload your digital files, and start selling.
How much does a keyword cost?
You can purchase your first keyword for $19.99 and additional keywords for $2.99.
How do I choose my keyword?
Make sure your keyword is unique, easy to remember and easy to text. It can be your name or the name of the album or song you are selling. Your keyword can be as short as two characters and no longer than 10 characters.
Can my keyword have numbers?
Yes, your keyword can have any combination of letters and numbers, but no characters or punctuation marks.
Are keywords case sensitive?
No, keywords are not case sensitive, since most phones do auto-capitalization, so keywords can be texted using lower or upper case, it does not make a difference.
What do I need to get started?
To get started signup with Textango to obtain a keyword. Also have your .mp3 file(s) ready and a 250x250 album cover or picture.
What size should my digital content be?
Your music should not exceed 72 MB.
How do I price my music?
You have to select a price from the drop down box. Prices are pre-determined by the phone carriers, and for this program your pricing options are: $0.99, $1.99, $2.99, $4.99, $9.99, and $14.99
How do I promote my keyword?
There are a number of ways to do this. Offline marketing has proven to be the most effective one because it appeals to the fan’s buying impulse.
For specific examples click on the contact us link and request additional marketing ideas to optimize your Textango keyword.
How do I know how many people are buying my music using Textango’s mobile billing service?
You will have access to same-time sales information through your Textango account.
How do I get compensated for the sales generated through Textango’s mobile billing service?
Textango issues royalty payments by check or PayPal on a monthly basis, 3 months in arrears.
For example, for sales generated in December, you will get paid in March, after the carriers have processed the sales and paid out Textango. There is a $50 minimum payment threshold.
How much money will I make selling my music through Textango?
It averages to a 50% revenue share.
The carriers retain between 40% and 45% of the album sale price, while Textango retains a nominal fee.