Why is my iMessage sending as SMS to just one contact?

Hello, just one contact of mine seems to be affected whereby I send an iMessage but it gets sent by SMS. They have an iPhone. Worked before I went away on holiday…and it literally is just this one contact that I have a problem with.

They have iMessage switched on they say.

Any help? Not the end of the world…but it’s bugging me and my OCD😬


[Re-Titled by Moderator]


iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 23, 2025 02:53 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Mar 17, 2025 10:45 AM

I’m having the same experience with one specific contact, the problem also starting when I was away in a different country. After coming home, I can still only send text messages to this one person — turning the settings to allow Messages off and on again isn’t fixing the problem.

1 reply

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Why is my iMessage sending as SMS to just one contact?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.