4INFO announced the launch of its free text message service for NFL scores and team and player statistics. The service allows college and pro-football fans and fantasy football leaguers to get alerts like game scores, team schedules, possessions, ball location, down and distance, turnovers and player standings sent directly to their mobile phones.

Fans can also use 4INFO to check the real-time status of any game or player by simply sending a text message with the team name (“Niners”) or player name (“Reggie Bush”) to 44636 (4INFO).  

Signing up for 4INFO NFL alerts is free and takes only a few seconds: users can text their favorite team name or player name to 44636 (4INFO on a phone keypad) to get score updates or create customized alerts by visiting 4INFO online at http://www.4info.net. The full menu of available football information includes:

Pre-Game Information (NFL and college):

• Date and time of next game
• Teams playing
• Team record for the season 

In-Game Information (NFL and college):

• Score
• Possession and ball location
• Down and distance
• Turnovers

Other alert options (NFL and college):

• Score changes
• Lead changes
• Quarterly score
• Final score 

Player information (NFL only)

• Touchdowns
• Yardage
• Defensive Stats
• Injuries