iPhone 5 bought in the USA does not send text messages in Russian networks

When I was buying it in an American Apple Store the salesperson said that it will work fine with European, Russian and any other sim-cards. But in practice I have problems with sending SMS (voice calls, 3G and receiving messages work perfectly). Perhaps I should change the number of SMS center? Is there any way to do it?

iPhone 5, iOS 6

Posted on Sep 24, 2012 10:33 PM

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Oct 23, 2012 9:46 AM in response to AnuWorld India

well thats strange, coz thats the first of its kind, i have been doing a lot of research trying to do a work around on this sms issue, but cant recollect anyone having a 3G issue....


i use vodoafone and its seems to have some great 3G network....i cant comment much on your network on tata docomo...coz 3G networks tend to be week in areas....


have you tried calling tata docomo and checking if indeed your 3G has been activated, its stupid question, but the last time when i activated 3G, it wouldnt connect and when i called vodafone they said that no such request has been received from my end to activate 3G, however once i did reconfirm they gave me a request number and withing an hour the 3G was activated!

Oct 23, 2012 9:57 AM in response to AnuWorld India

m really sorry anu but regarding the sim card, yes even i was told by vodafone that the sim could be cut wrongly so change the sim and sms should work, however inspite chaging the sim, my sms feature wldnt work, but the 3G is something that beats me.


how about the below?


Make sure Use Cellular Data is turned on in Safari.


Settings > Safari > Use Cellular Data > Turn on

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