Can't send texts to one contact

I sent a text to a contact, a rather large image file (inadvertently), and not only has it not been received, I also can't send anything else to that contact. I tried deleting the image file from the history but it's not making any difference. I may be an issue with my provider but thought I'd try this first. Suggestions are appreciated?

Call your carrier and ask them to check your SMS provisioning on your account.   Tell them what is happening.
I assume this contact is not using iMessage, or are they?   Do your messages come in Blue or Green from this contact?

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