Does apple phone sends SMS automatically to a number in the UK

My network provider in India deduces my balance for an SMS to 00447786205094 that was not sent by me. I was told it is sent by my Apple phone automatically.To stop this loss of my balance I was advised to disable iMessage service. Is this true ?

Posted on Mar 6, 2018 2:09 PM

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raina_b22

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Posted on Mar 7, 2018 8:57 AM

Hi mathy13,

I understand that your carrier informed you that your iPhone sent an automated message that you were charged for, and you'd like to know more about this. I'm happy to provide some help for this.

It is true that when activating iMessage, you need SMS messaging activated. Check out the information in the article below:

If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

Make sure that you’re connected to a cellular data or Wi-Fi network. If you're using an iPhone, you need SMS messaging to activate your phone number with iMessage and FaceTime. Depending on your carrier, you might be charged for this SMS.

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!

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