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iMessage activation

Hi, I have just ported my old phone number to a new SIM on a different network. I now get the issue of iMessage is waiting for activation. Any ideas how to fix it? I’ve turned iMessage and FaceTime off, reset network settings, and then turned them on again to no avail.

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 22, 2022 6:11 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2022 6:14 AM

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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Aug 22, 2022 6:14 AM in response to APM1984

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 ...


iMessage activation

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