The underwriter receives a number of informational messages about their business which are broadcast in exchange for a dollar amount.
The packet normally contains a single "known" character, but can also include an informational message following this character.
In the beginning of the internet many ministries began posting informational and sermon-like messages to visitors.
Informational messages regarding normal traffic conditions on motorways and major trunk roads are also classified at this level.
For public transport incidents, it indicates informational messages regarding normal service at airports, or with ferry operators.
Stickers have long been used to convey messages, including political and informational messages, on various surfaces that they might be placed.
To Mr. Cyr, the negative publicity "has worked to benefit us, because people want to listen to the informational message in our ads," he said.
The team intends to etch warnings and informational messages into the granite slabs and pillars.
Travis Sowders, a spokesman for Sprint, said the policy was not to charge customers for informational messages sent by the company.
An informational on-screen message indicating this was visible on the old ETV frequencies until 5 July 2010.