topic Re: Ported number from 3 to ee no incoming sms in SIM cards & Porting

Ported number from 3 to ee no incoming sms

Fluffybunny2026 — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:18:58 GMT

I transferred my number from 3 to ee it said it was successful but I don’t seem to be able to receive incoming text messages is they anyway this could be fixed without me calling ee as I’m not very good at talking to people on the phone.

Re: Ported number from 3 to ee no incoming sms

Northerner — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:10:26 GMT

Hi @Fluffybunny2026

What phone do you have?

Is the message centre number +447958879879

Thanks

Re: Ported number from 3 to ee no incoming sms

Fluffybunny2026 — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:15:25 GMT

Hi

I have pixel 10a and I just looked the message centre number is the one you
mentioned

Re: Ported number from 3 to ee no incoming sms

XRaySpeX — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:25:05 GMT

@Northerner : Msg. Centre is not used incoming, only outgoing.

Re: Ported number from 3 to ee no incoming sms

Christopher_G — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:59:07 GMT

Hi @Fluffybunny2026

Welcome to the community.

A number port from one network to another usually goes through the next working day. If today is your port day, it could be that you're experiencing split service. This means you'll be able to make calls and send texts from one SIM, and receive them on the other. It usually only lasts a short time before it fixes itself.

If the port hasn't gone through by tomorrow morning, I recommend speaking with our customer support team so that they can check everything from our side for you.

Chris