iMessage not working after porting number over

Have you tried resetting network settings. Also phone number needs to be in the format +447

The loading circle can take a few hours to resolve itself but just be patient and wait.

I also turned both iMessage and FaceTime off for a few hours and then turned them both on one at a time waiting for each one to activate first. 

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/108758

This Apple support article might help, ​@donkey3. 

I suggest starting at “Remove your phone number”. 

Then proceed to “Set up your phone number”. 

Another possibility - was your current number ever linked to another Apple device?

Hi ​@donkey3  and welcome to iD! Sorry to hear that it hasn’t been a smooth start!

Have you tried the suggestions by ​@andewhite  and ​@MZone  at all?

Please let us know if you need any further help.

Thanks

Hi all, thank you for the replies.

I have tried all the steps above and even been to curry’s to get a physical SIM card to replace the eSIM.

It’s showing a circle like a progress wheel in send and receive next to my number.

Without resetting the entire phone, any ideas?

Thank you in advance, donkey3

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/119859

This Apple support article might help, ​@donkey3. 

The section about checking your time zone settings are correct is important, and I would say so is using UK region (i.e. Settings > General > Language & Region). 

Is the mobile number linked to another Apple device?

If all else fails, turn OFF the iPhone, remove SIM and leave it turned OFF overnight, before trying again.

Hi ​@donkey3 

I’d also recommend the above from ​@andewhite in this case.

Tom

Funnily enough, after them disconnecting my services and converting my account to PAYG - iMessage activated.

Just want to say thank you for everyone trying to help.

ID mobile is not for me.