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Your network provider may charge for SMS messages used to activate FaceTime and iMessage

How do I turn this message off? Sometimes the message pops up on my screen repeatedly even after I click on "OK". I've even tried clicking on "Cancel" and the message still pops up. When the message is on my screen, I am not able to access anything else. It's like the message takes my phone hostage. How can I fix this? Thank you.


Posted on Jul 24, 2022 9:32 PM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2022 9:52 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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Jul 24, 2022 9:52 PM in response to jasurin

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 ...


Your network provider may charge for SMS messages used to activate FaceTime and iMessage

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