How do I turn off message blocking

A few hours ago, I started getting this message every time I tried to send a text to any phone that is not an iPhone:


Free Msg: Unable to send message - Message Blocking is active.


I didn’t change any settings. Why is my phone doing this, and how to I turn it off?

Posted on Nov 25, 2018 3:34 AM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2018 2:23 AM

Correction: your carrier has suspended your SMS/MMS messaging service It's probably more accurate to say they are/were blocking your SMS/MMS messages and then possibly only sent ones. I know you would know but wanted to correct myself for the record.

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Nov 30, 2018 2:23 AM in response to RoseBayly

Correction: your carrier has suspended your SMS/MMS messaging service It's probably more accurate to say they are/were blocking your SMS/MMS messages and then possibly only sent ones. I know you would know but wanted to correct myself for the record.

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Nov 25, 2018 11:45 AM in response to RoseBayly

As you may have by now surmised, your carrier has suspended your SMS/MMS messaging service. Hopefully if not presumably until the next billing period begins. Review your contract and/or contact your carrier.

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