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I got a message on my iPhone 11 when trying to send a text message it says iMessage needs to be enabled to send this message what do I do

I got a message when I was trying to send a text message it said iMessage needs to be enabled to send this message what do I do I have an iPhone 11


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Posted on Dec 3, 2022 6:32 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2022 10:52 PM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS*** Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...



*** You may not have an SMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.



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Dec 3, 2022 10:52 PM in response to Busternow

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS*** Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...



*** You may not have an SMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.



I got a message on my iPhone 11 when trying to send a text message it says iMessage needs to be enabled to send this message what do I do

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