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I would like to link my iMessage to my phone number

I am trying to link my iMessage to my phone number and it’s telling me waiting to activate and it’s been more than a week

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on May 2, 2022 4:49 PM

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Posted on May 2, 2022 4:55 PM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


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May 2, 2022 4:55 PM in response to gairy208

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


I would like to link my iMessage to my phone number

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