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How do I fix message blocking?

i can text people but some of the people in my contacts I can’t text. This is still happening and I can’t figure out why

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 4:55 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 5:35 AM

Apple Inc does not provide SMS services. You do not have an SMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM that you are using. Probably you only have a Data plan on the SIM.


See the pic below. I only have a Data plan with Google Fi.




You may take a look at this --> If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch



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Aug 11, 2023 5:35 AM in response to Yammiebae

Apple Inc does not provide SMS services. You do not have an SMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM that you are using. Probably you only have a Data plan on the SIM.


See the pic below. I only have a Data plan with Google Fi.




You may take a look at this --> If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch



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