Why isn't my 8.1 allowing me to send texts?

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My 8.1 is not allowing me to send texts

I can receive but when i send it fails and says try again.

 

[gpobernardo]

Re: My 8.1 is not allowing me to send texts

I can receive but when i send it fails and says try again.

Welcome to Windows Central.

Make sure that your phone has signal. If it has, then have you tried either restarting your phone or resetting your GSM connection (i.e. by activating and then deactivating Airplane mode)?

If yes, then you may need to contact your mobile service provider to determine the issue - there could be a lot:
- unsettled accounts
- incorrect settings (could have been changed by accident)
- cellular site maintenance
- GSM systems upgrade
- ...