Cannot receive contacts through "Share contacts via sms"

Whenever I try to share a contact (by going into contacts and selecting "share contact" and then selecting "message") the recipient receives a text message saying <<contact_name.vcf>> but they cannot import that contact. It doesn't matter what phone they received the contact with, be it iPhone or otherwise. The same happens when I receive a .vcf file from someone else on my iphone (again doesn't matter the origin, iphone or otherwise).
I've also tested this problem and recreated it on all of my friends iphones. They are all iphone 4 and running at least iOS 5.0. Anyone know whats going on? Thanks!

Hi michelefnc
This feature is not available. You may want to consult your wireless provider as they may have a method to move your contacts over.
Thanks
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I would like to get your expert advice on the issue we are experiencing with our Z10 and Q10 units and this is about sending of contacts/business cards.
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