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About Cricinfo MobiCast
What is Cricinfo MobiCast?
Is Cricinfo MobiCast really free?
Can I use Cricinfo MobiCast even though I don’t have a mobile data plan?
What mobile devices and carriers does Cricinfo MobiCast support?
My device is not listed in the 'Supported Devices' list.What should I do?

Getting Started
How do I get Cricinfo MobiCast on my device?
I deleted the Cricinfo MobiCast client? How do I re-install it?
How do I start using Cricinfo MobiCast once it is installed on my device?
What settings do I need on my phone?

About Cricinfo MobiCast

What is Cricinfo MobiCast?
Cricinfo MobiCast is a service brought to you by Cricinfo and Plusmo. It delivers live cricket action to your mobile device as it happens on the pitch. You get ball-by-ball updates and live scorecards for cricket matches delivered right to your phone. The client offers a rich experience and optimizes over the air updates to minimize data charges. And best of all, it is FREE!

Is Cricinfo MobiCast really free?
Yes. Cricinfo MobiCast is FREE to use. Standard data charges may apply based on your service from your mobile operator. Cricinfo MobiCast ensures that data is compressed to minimize data charges than using a regular WAP browser on your phone. Check with your operator for data plans that they offer.

Can I use Cricinfo MobiCast even though I don't have a mobile data plan?
Yes. You can use Cricinfo MobiCast even though you don't have a data plan.

What mobile devices and carriers does Cricinfo MobiCast support?
Cricinfo MobiCast supports all J2ME MIDP 2.0 and MIDP 1.0 enabled mobile phones, RIM/Blackberry devices, Windows Mobile Smart phones, Pocket PC enabled PDAs, and Treo handhelds. We are constantly adding support for new devices and operating systems. Currently we do not have support for BREW-enabled devices. Supported Devices List.

What if my device is not supported?
If you can't find your phone in the list, don't despair. It is possible that the application still works on your device. Please try to download the application from http://ci.plusmo.com. When you download the application from your phone, we detect your phone type and offer you the most likely version for your phone. Please send us feedback if you have any problems.

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Getting Started

How do I get Cricinfo MobiCast on my device?
You can point your mobile device browser to the url http://ci.plusmo.com to download the client.

I deleted the Cricinfo MobiCast client from my device? How do I re-install it?
You can always re-install the client by visiting http://ci.plusmo.com from your mobile device browser.

How do I start using Cricinfo MobiCast once it is installed on my device?
On Java Enabled (J2ME) devices, access your mobile phone's list of downloads and/or applications and select "MobiCast" to launch it. On RIM devices, you can launch "MobiCast" from the Applications folder. On Windows Mobile SmartPhones and PDAs, "MobiCast" is accessible from the 'Start' menu. On Treo handhelds, you can launch it from the 'Home' screen.

What settings do I need on my phone?
Most phones come pre-configured with correct settings to access the data sites. You can quickly test this out by using the mobile browser on your phone. If your settings are incorrect, we have a starter page for you: Tips to configure your phone.