Why is my phone number not working
When I try to send a message my number isn’t working and it wants me to use my iCloud. How do I use my number
You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...
- To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number
- First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled for at least 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 international SMS*** Only)
- If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...
- *** You may not have an SMS plan (Domestic & International) enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.
- Go to Settings > Messages, then turn on iMessage. To select the phone numbers and email addresses you want to use with iMessage, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, then choose from the available options below “You can receive iMessages to and reply from.” Set up Messages on iPhone - Apple Support (IN)