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\n<\/span><\/p>\nPeople stuck for a stamp in Denmark will soon be able to send a text message to pay the postage on a letter.<\/p>\n
From 1 April, the Danish post office is introducing The Mobile Postage service that does away with stamps for standard sized letters.<\/p>\n
Instead, people will send a text to the post office and get back a code they write on the envelope.<\/p>\n
Sweden’s post office said it was also considering introducing the service and is planning trials.<\/p>\n
Code change<\/span><\/p>\nDanes sending a text bearing the word “PORTO” to the 1900 number will get in return a code that must be written on a letter in the place they would usually stick a stamp.<\/p>\n
“Mobile Postage is a useful supplement for those in need of a stamp regardless of place and time,” said Henrik Larsen, a spokesman for Post Danmark in a statement. <\/p>\n
Initially only letters up to 50g in weight can bear the mobile postal code. Getting a code will cost 8 DKK (0.92p), the standard rate for a letter, plus the usual cost of a text message. The charge for the code will be added to a mobile user’s phone bill. <\/p>\n
Codes must be used within seven days of purchase and only on letters being posted to other addresses within Denmark.<\/p>\n
Mr Larsen said the service was not intended to replace stamps.<\/p>\n
“We will, of course, still keep the Danish stamp tradition alive as the stamp adds qualities to a letter,” he said.<\/p>\n
Sweden is also reportedly considering using a similar system for standard letters as well as small parcels up to 2kg in weight. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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