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User profile for user: lesa1223
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Phone Number Cannot Be Used by iMessage and FaceTime You must have a SIM associated with an Apple device

I went overseas and switched my SIM card out for one that would work in the UK. Once I got back home I put my local provider's SIM card back into my phone. I can make calls and send messages but imessage and facetime doesn't work. I keep getting this message - Phone Number Cannot Be Used by iMessage and FaceTime You must have a SIM associated with an Apple device.

Posted on Dec 12, 2023 7:24 PM

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User profile for user: SravanKrA
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Dec 12, 2023 10:45 PM in response to lesa1223

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.


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