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What should I do if my DTAC SIM card can't send or receive text messages?

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Jul 10, 2023
a year ago
Peter *********
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Hi All,

I have a DTac sim but cant seem to send or receive txt messages either from or to a local mobile (my wifes) or recieve from overseas.

any advice is greatly appreciated
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User experiences problems sending and receiving text messages with a DTAC SIM card. Community members suggest visiting a DTAC office, ensuring there are sufficient funds, restarting the phone, and adjusting settings. The issue is resolved when the user realizes the need to adjust for bank-related OTP settings.
Giorgio ******
it doesn't work without a sufficient credit
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Peter *********
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Thanks all. Turns out funds plus bank not dropping the 0. All sorted
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Kees **********
Restart the phone. Might help sometimes
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Phil ******
@Peter ********
 add money
a year ago
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Peter *********
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Added money and can extend n receive local . Can txt to nz but they can't txt back. Need for OTP from bank
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Jeremy ********
You might be out of money on it
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Olivier *********
Educated guess: go to any DTAC office with your phone...
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