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Can I reactivate my original number

I reset my iPhone and it deactivated my phone number. I want to see I can activate again

iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 11:12 PM

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Nov 20, 2023 11:17 PM in response to kyrie0415

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number

  1. First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled for at least One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you
  2. 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 international SMS*** Only)
  3. If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...


*** You may not have an SMS plan (Domestic & International) enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.


Can I reactivate my original number

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