Followed the instructions and iMessage still not working
When I try and send a message to another iPhone it sends as a regular text message and iMessages says waiting for activation
iPhone XR
To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number
- 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
- 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)
- 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.