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on 13-05-2025 10:44 PM
I ported from Vodafone to Three today, mostly working however, security texts eg NHS app Universal credit, banks are not coming through. Had no issue when I was Vodafone.
SMS are also slow to send out.
Presuming something hasn't quite worked in the porting? Lady i spoke to from Three first was not helpful. 2nd lady was but I'm lacking faith...
Any suggestions?
Thank you
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on 19-05-2025 11:18 AM
Hi @Sls1972,
It looks like the more widespread issue with automated messages has been resolved. Please let us know if you still need any help.
Thanks,
Jonathan
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on 14-05-2025 03:41 PM
Hi Jonathan.
I can make and recieve calls okay. I'm getting some texts.
OTP are the ones not getting through, plus my number is stuck on verifying on RCS on google messages.
Everything else seems to be working.
I've checked the sim in my old phone same issue. OTP not being received.
Three said it should be working tomorrow... and allow 72 hours but I'm not so sure. It's got to be a three issue as I had no problems on Vodafone whatsoever.
on 14-05-2025 04:49 PM
Hi @Sls1972,
It sounds like this could well be a split porting issue based on what you've shared. I'm not certain your case is the same as the others we've been seeing as there's a few differences, or possibly you've been affected by 2 issues simultaneously.
Does your phone settings allow you to switch RCS off, or is it "stuck" on this on but verifying message? I think it may be best to switch it off till the porting issue has been addressed, then try activating again once you're receiving normal SMS consistently.
Did the team advise they'd raised an investigation with our porting team, and that they'd be back in touch within the 72 hours?
Thanks,
Jonathan
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on 14-05-2025 07:21 AM
I have also tried the old phone and doesn't work either. I've reset the network etc rebooted airplane mode... it has to be a porting issue
on 14-05-2025 05:59 AM
Update I've tried all the steps on other posts and it's not working at all. In google messages the RCS chats is stuck on trying to verify my number. I've rebooted etc. Seems to me this is a porting issue... all three said is the wait 72 hours thing.
Does anyone know what to do?
on 14-05-2025 07:13 AM
Porting can take up to 24 hours.
If you are able to receive calls from other operators it's likely that is NOT a portability problem.
If you have received confirmation that your number been transferred/ported, I would try to enable airplane mode, wait a minute or so and then disable the airplane mode, and try again.
The others users had problems since Tuesday or Wednesday of last week, so your problem is newer.
If no luck contact support on 333 (in case you are on a contract) or chat with them from the app.
Out of curiosity who was original provider when you got your number for the first time(I assume years ago)?
on 14-05-2025 07:16 AM
Vodafone I believe. I've had the number years. When I ported to Vodafone 2 years ago from three I move a lot.. I had similar issues. But it's simply now OTP now getting through
14-05-2025 07:52 AM - edited 14-05-2025 07:52 AM
ok. for you information, if you failing to make calls/sms and/or data these would not be a problem related with portability. Portability issues manifest mainly on receiving calls and standard sms (not RCS which is over data). If RCS settings verification (of your number) are "stcuk" makes me think that you number was not ported yet to/by Three .
By the way, maybe from your three sim, ring your fixed phone or other person's mobile phone and check whether your ported number is shown.
the other guys are now going on around sometimes being able to receive OTPs depending on wether they are (different areas), but imo it doesn't make sense to me being the problem being related with coverage or cells or mobility or spectrum or "radio frequencies" (whatever name).
on 14-05-2025 04:14 PM
My number shows but still not verifying. I can no longer receive texts either whatsoever.
Makes me wonder if they're doing something to my phone number?