Get BBC News on your mobile

The BBC News website is available on mobile phones, PDAs and other wireless handheld devices.

Go to the web application on your mobile phone menu and type in www.bbc.co.uk/news

You can then save this page as a bookmark or favourite, so you can find it again easily.

If you prefer, we can send you a text message containing the link. Simply text the word News to 81010 and we will send you the web address. Please note that text messages to the BBC cost 10-15p. You may receive two different messages to ensure you have the best format for your handset, but there will be no extra cost.

If you are not sure whether you can access the internet on your phone, check with your mobile network provider.

Depending on the contract you have, certain costs for accessing the internet on your phone - usually referred to as data charges - may apply.

If you are not sure about the potential charges for accessing the internet on your phone, please ask your mobile network provider. You may find some costs are included in your existing price plan or that you can opt for a 'data package' or 'data packet' monthly fee that gives reduced charges for accessing the internet

The BBC does not charge you to access mobile content.

Breaking news SMS and email alerts

BBC News also offers a breaking news SMS alert service to help you keep up to date with the latest major UK and global events. Messages cost 10p to 12p each.

BBC audio and video news

Video and audio news summaries are available for you to watch on your mobile. The two minute video bulletin and the one minute audio summary are updated around the clock.

BBC Select Java application

Download the BBC application that lets you choose the news and sport topics you are most interested in and grabs the headlines whenever you want them.

Send us your pictures and videos

You can send us pictures and short video clips of news events you have captured on your mobile phones.