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Old 11-21-2002, 9:54 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default International SMS (text) with Verizon

Anyone have a definitive answer on this? I've tested SMS to an international number with ATT and it does not work. Their support guys confirmed this is something they are working on. I've tested with Cingular and it DOES work.

I've 'half-tested' with Verizon, and it does not appear to work - but I don't have service with them yet so can't call their support. Has anyone pursued this with Verizon to find out if they are planning to fix the problem?

I know you can 'get around' it to some extent by sending a text with the email address as the first 'string', and constructing that address along the lines of '<mobile number>@<carriers domain>' - but I want to be able to send an SMS directly to a UK number. Works flawlessly with Cingular (and T-Mo, so I'm told).

I'm looking to migrate to Verizon but this is one issue holding me back - I have hordes of nieces and nephews over in UK who use Text all the time and it's a real pain not being able to 'text' them! I'm currently keeping a pre-pay Cingular account just for this purpose, but two phones is a drag.
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Default International SMS (text) with Verizon

Verizon does not currently support international sms (without using the domain name). However, this feature should be available with the network upgrades coming in the near future.
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