Wondering why you can't vote by text for your fave act in The X Factor Final 2011? We explain all the technicalities...
TV has been able to reintroduce text voting for The X Factor shows up to and including the semi final due to the long vote period and the earlier closing time for text voting of noon Sunday.
However, because The X Factor final includes a vote ‘freeze’ and therefore a shorter vote period, it is not possible for text voting to be offered, as delays can be experienced within the mobile networks at busy times which could result in text votes not being received within the period the vote is open.
The X Factor voting terms and voting FAQs have always stated that text voting may not be available in the final and this will be clearly stated to viewers during the Final shows and on The X Factor website.
Text voting has been included in as many of The X Factor vote shows as possible as it has been ITV’s belief that viewers would like the opportunity to vote by text where possible.”