Not allowing send & receive address

I am unable to send/receive messages because my iPhone won't allow me to choose my phone number for my send/receive address. When I click on my phone number it just does nothing and keeps a loading sign on the primary option.

iPhone 14, iOS 17

Posted on May 7, 2024 8:35 AM

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May 7, 2024 9:22 AM in response to nina4444star

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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