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Receiving texts while in Europe Zone

IslandBoy1
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Hi. I'm sure I used to get texts sent to my UK O2 number while in Europe Zone (specifically Guernsey). But for a month or so, I notice that's no longer the case. I checked my settings and roaming was turned off. Does roaming apply to receiving texts as well as consuming data? Is there a way to receive texts but not consume mobile data (to avoid £££)? Thanks

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@IslandBoy1 

Texts are always free to receive and sms do not need data.

You will need data for iMessage or RCS though.

Guide: Text Message Tips (not sent or received) 

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Thanks.

  1. Before I posted here, I was trying to logon and so O2 sent me a 2FA text. Not received. Turned data roaming on, tried again then I had the first text and then the 2nd one. Head scratch and posted here.
  2. I checked the Pay Monthly message centre number - as per the tips.
  3. I did the manual network search which gave Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure (Guernsey networks). Airtel-V couldn't register, JT yes and also Sure yes - but in the latter case reported No Service. 
  4. Set JT manually, and got texts again (tested by requesting another code).

So it looks like some form of config issue at network level. The tips say "If the problem persists, we'd advise contacting the 3rd party responsible for sending the codes for checks on their end." Which is where I started this saga a couple of hours ago! O2 - over to you.

(PS the manual data roaming switch on/off and the manual network connection thing seems to fix.)

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Good luck getting O2 to fix that Guide: How to find help & contact O2 

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@IslandBoy1 wrote:

Does roaming apply to receiving texts as well as consuming data?


Accessing foreign networks is called roaming - having coverage abroad enables the ability to call, text & use mobile data.

It's not a common expression, but just like data-roaming - you can also text-roam or voice-call-roam.

Receiving texts is free anywhere.

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