Can’t send text pay as you go
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on 18-12-2023 21:29
Hi,
My Dad has an old Nokia and we’ve just swapped to an O2 pay as you go sim. He can receive text but can’t send them?
Thanks
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on 18-12-2023 21:34
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on 18-12-2023 21:34
You need to check the SMS Message Centre is correct on the phone +447802092035
ALso look at this guide as well Guide: Text Message Tips (not sent or received)
I do not work for o2 or any VMo2 /Telefonica/Liberty Global Company
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on 18-12-2023 21:41
Have you activated the sim by topping up?
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on 18-12-2023 21:43
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on 18-12-2023 21:43
Hi, yes I’ve tried topping up but still can’t send text
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on 18-12-2023 21:47
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on 18-12-2023 21:47
Tried and was successful @Lisa791 ?
Do you have allowances showing in your MyO2 https://mymobile.o2.co.uk/ ?
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on 18-12-2023 21:48
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on 18-12-2023 21:48
Yes the top up is showing on app £10 on the sim
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on 18-12-2023 21:55
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on 18-12-2023 21:55
If it's showing credit rather than allowances the bundle isn't activated yet.
Try rebooting the phone and check again tomorrow.
It should show that you have unlimited calls and texts and 20gb of data, not a monetary value.
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