My iPhone doesn’t send iMessage when I switch on eSIM

Hi

I ren into an issue with my iMessage on eSIM number.

It doesn't send iMessages when I switch on eSIM. How can I switch it to ordinary message instead of iMessage? Or make it send iMessages with eSIM?

Did everything as instructed on the website but still can't fix it.


Also just noticed that it doesn't show eSIM number in settings.

Is there anything to fix this?


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Posted on Jan 23, 2023 01:40 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2023 02:03 AM

Either eSIM or Physical SIM


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/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.



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Jan 23, 2023 02:03 AM in response to lizzy028

Either eSIM or Physical SIM


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/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.



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