AAA Mobile Alerts Frequently Asked Questions

 


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What are AAA Mobile Alerts?
How are AAA Mobile Alerts delivered?
Are there any charges for AAA Mobile Alerts?
Is my mobile phone able to receive AAA Mobile Alerts?
How often will I receive my AAA Mobile Alerts?
How do I subscribe to AAA Mobile Alerts?
How do I unsubscribe to the AAA Mobile Alerts?
I stopped my AAA Mobile Alerts. How do I re-subscribe?
Can I get AAA Alerts with my wireless service? AAA Mobile Alerts is certified for most major US carriers.
If I have an idea for an Alert type not offered or have feedback on AAA Mobile Alerts, who can I tell?
Are AAA Gas Price Text Alerts available for ZIP codes outside of the AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah territory?
What day of the week will I receive my weekly AAA Gas Price update?
What if I need to find a low gas price station before the next Thursday?
What if I want to get a gas alert in a different ZIP code?
How can I get help with AAA Mobile Alerts?
I use Metro PCS, Can I use AAA Mobile Text Alerts?
 
What are AAA Mobile Alerts?
AAA Mobile Alerts is a special AAA member service designed to deliver on going value to AAA Members directly to member’s mobile phones. AAA Mobile Alerts include several alert categories:
  • AAA Discounts: Delivers special short-term member’s only savings and news on new AAA Discount partners.
  • For more events, visit viamagazine.com. AAA Low Price Gas: Delivers the lowest-reported gas price, within a selected ZIP code.

You can sign up for as many AAA Mobile Alerts as you like.

How are AAA Mobile Alerts delivered?
AAA Mobile Alerts are delivered in a text message to your mobile phone's inbox.
Are there any charges for AAA Mobile Alerts?
AAA Mobile Alerts are FREE of charge. However, standard text messaging rates may apply. Please contact your wireless provider if you have questions regarding your SMS service.
Is my mobile phone able to receive AAA Mobile Alerts?
Any mobile device that can receive text messages (SMS service) is able to receive AAA Mobile Alerts provided you have a text messaging service plan from a wireless service provider. Please contact your wireless provider if you have questions regarding your SMS service.
How often will I receive my AAA Mobile Alerts?
You will receive no more than one text message per week per alert type.
How do I subscribe to AAA Mobile Alerts?
Send a text message with the appropriate category keyword. For each category you sign up for, you will receive a confirmation text message on your mobile phone. 
  • Text Gas and the 5-digit ZIP code (Example: "gas 94102") for the area you want covered to 87255.
How do I unsubscribe to the AAA Mobile Alerts?

Phone: Send a text message with the word STOP and the appropriate category alert keyword to 87255

To cancel any service, text:

  • STOP GAS to 87255

 

I stopped my AAA Mobile Alerts. How do I re-subscribe?
If you have unsubscribed from the AAA Mobile Alerts, you can re-subscribe anytime by  seding a text message with the appropriate category keyword. You will receive a confirmation text message on your mobile phone. Once you send a reply confirmation you will be signed up and receive your first gas price text alert.
  • Text SAVE to 87255
  • Text Gas and the 5-digit ZIP code (Example: "gas 94102") for the area you want covered to 22241

Can I get AAA Alerts with my wireless service? AAA Mobile Alerts is certified for most major US carriers.

AT&T
T-Mobile
VZW
Sprint
Nextel
Boost
Virgin
Alltel
U.S. Cellular
Cellular South
nTelos
ACS
EKN
Bluegrass
Cellular One of East Central Illinois
Centennial
Rural
Illinois Valley
Immix
Inland
Nex-Tech
Revol
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United
WCC
GCI
Cox Communications


We are continually working to provide support for additional carriers. Please check back later if you do not see your carrier on this list. Or send an email to aaamobile@goaaa.com


If I have an idea for an Alert type not offered or have feedback on AAA Mobile Alerts, who can I tell?

Email aaamobile@goaaa.com. AAA reads and considers every comment and request we receive. Please tell us how we can make AAA Mobile Alerts better for you.
Are AAA Gas Price Text Alerts available for ZIP codes outside of the AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah territory?:

Not at this time, AAA Gas Price Text Alerts are currently only available in ZIP codes within the AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah territory. Please send a comment to aaamobile@goaaa.com
What day of the week will I receive my weekly AAA Gas Price update?

The AAA Mobile Gas Price Alerts are sent weekly on Thursdays.

What if I need to find a low gas price station before the next Thursday?

Text GAS and the ZIP to 87255 EX: GAS 94103
This will provide you an instant alert.

What if I want to get a gas alert in a different ZIP code?
You can change your AAA Gas Price Text Alerts registered ZIP code anytime by sending a text message with the word Gas and the 5-digit ZIP code (Example: "gas 94102") for the area you want covered to 87255.
How can I get help with AAA Mobile Alerts?
Text HELP to 87255.

If you need further assistance or have any other inquiries, please email aaamobile@goaaa.com
I use Metro PCS, Can I use AAA Mobile Text Alerts?
AAA Mobile Text Alerts does not support Metro PCS today. If you would like to be notified when Metro PCS is supported, please email aaamobile@goaaa.com
 



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