Cannot Text Internationally to USA with $25 Monthly Plan - Problem Solved

[Catloverx2]

Found the problem by taking advice from responders. Deleted the +1 in front of the number and it works fine 🙏

[Catloverx2]

Took the +1 away in front of the actual number. A friend had the same problem texting her sister who live out of town.

[softech]

@Catloverx2 glad it works

what did you do in the end?

[Catloverx2]

Got it working. Thanks everyone for the advice 🙏👍.

[hTideGnow]

hi @dust2dust 

hope Op read the message and will test. So far, no message from OP

[dust2dust]

lol Great idea @hTideGnow . I just tested to one of mine and it went through fine just to see if there was some kind of system problem.

[hTideGnow]

hi @Catloverx2 

I will send you my US number by private message.  send a test sms there if you want 

[dust2dust]

What we're basically saying is that you certainly should be able to text to the states (and everywhere else). So read the replies carefully and try to test or answer all the questions so we can help narrow down where the problem might be.

[softech]

@Catloverx2 you can try to setup VoIP app with US phone number to confirm

Also, check usage history and see if the text you sent is there

you can also download Google Message, set it as the default and test again

[Catloverx2]

I can't text another US number. My Phone is a Moto 5 Pure, not sure what he has.

[softech]

@Catloverx2 anyway you can try to text another US number?

you can setup the test yourself. Download The VoIP app TextNow, pick a US phone number and test sms there

and any chance you are on iPhone and your friend on Android ?

[dust2dust]

Does it seem to be going through as far as you know? Is it only just the one number? Maybe he blocked your number. Can he give you another number to test like from a friend or relative of his? Can you share the first 6 digits of his phone number? There are some places you can't call but I'm not sure if you can't text those restricted numbers.
Can you real sms text people in Canada?

iphone or Android? If Android then maybe you could clear the app cache of the texting app you're using. Or edit his contact using a one digit off number and then manually type his number and try to text to it. Is the friend in the US and using a US provider? Or physically here and not roaming?

[Catloverx2]

there is

[Catloverx2]

yes, there is a+1 in front

[softech]

@Catloverx2 did you put a 1 on front of the 10 digits?