Send a Telegram/Cablegram
with ISC Cablegram Services

Frequently Asked Questions
About Sending a Telegram

Q: Is a cablegram different than a telegram?
A: The term cablegram refers to a telegram message sent overseas via the International Submarine Cable.

Q: What is a telegram?
A: A telegram is a priority message sent via electronic transmission directly to the nearest telegraph office in the destination country. Domestic telegrams are sent via overnight delivery and receive top priority.

Q: How fast will the person receive my telegram?
A: Your telegram arrives in the destination office within one hour. At that point, the telegram still needs to be officially stamped then routed and delivered. ISC Cablegram cannot guarantee a time of delivery, but finds that it usually gets to your party within 24-48 hours. (Please keep in mind the different time zones).

Q: What is included in the word count?
A: A telegram's word count is based on number of characters. One word is anything between 1 and 10 characters in length. If you have a word that is 11 characters in length, it counts as two words. Every word on your telegram is counted, including the recipient's name, address and however you choose to sign the message at 99 cents. Punctuation does not count.

Q: Do I have to use the internet to send a telegram?
A: You can send telegrams 24/7 at the website or you can dictate your telegram to an operator from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central time) at 1.800.476.3630.

Q: Do you send flowers?
A: Yes, ISC Cablegram is an affiliate of 1-800-flowers.com. To send flowers use the convenient affiliate link.

Q: Do you send gift baskets?
A: Yes, ISC Cablegram is an affiliate of GiftBaskets.com. To send a gift basket use the convenient affiliate link.

Q: Do you send money transfers?
A: Yes, ISC Cablegram is a Western Union affiliate. Use the convenient affiliate links to send money via Western Union. You will see two different links to Western Union one is for sending money direct to someone's bank account. The other link will route you to other services provided by Western Union.