Not receiving SMS Texts from other iphone users
I am on Orange PAYG in the UK EVERY time I top up I will receive free Texts, Free down load allowance etc at he end of my free month I turn off my Mobile data so as not to use up my credit ( in a mater of seconds ) due to me having not mobile data running - I was able to receive SMS Texts from iphone users using imessage (my phone was recognised as being able to receive standard SMS Texts and would do so with no mobile data - until recently now this no longer seems to work Why Would This Be ?
Hey Snobol_PL1,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
This article provides information and troubleshooting tips that can help you resolve the issue receiving SMS messages from iOS devices with your iPhone 4s.
If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Cheers,
-Jason
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
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