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Cant send texts


I’m new to ID. and I can’t send texts.

I’m receiving them but I can’t send SMS texts.

I’ve looked at previous conversation - switched phone on and off but not impact.

as I have an eSIM I can’t take it out.

how do I send texts?

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Siân
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • 1225 replies
  • May 28, 2025

Sorry to hear this ​@Fiona Matheson 

Please can you follow these trouble shooting steps and let us know how you get on - I can't send or receive texts (SMS) from my SIM. What should I do? | iD Mobile Community

Thanks.


Decembersangel72
Silver Contributor
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Hi ​@Fiona Matheson 

Are you sending a SMS or MMS?
If the text contains pictures, photos, GIFs, videos, sound clips or even an emoji, it will be charged for as an MMS.
https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/call-charges

You can either:-

1 - Increase your bill cap so that it covers the cost of sending this type of text
https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/capping
2 - Download an app that allows you to send MMS messages for free e.g. Whatsapp

If this is not the case, what phone do you have?

 


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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • 2216 replies
  • June 2, 2025

Hi ​@Fiona Matheson 

 

Please do let us know how you get on and if you require any further assistance :) 

 

Natalie