Incorrect number showing when I text
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18-11-2022 10:20 AM
Recently moved from BT to EE. Now when I send texts they are shown as coming from the number originally assigned to my new SIM and not from my actual number which has been transferred over.
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18-11-2022 11:59 AM
Thanks for coming here 🙂
When did the number transfer?
What phone are you using?
Leanne 🙂
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18-11-2022 12:18 PM
Transfer was around 18 October. The phone is a Moto g10. Phone calls show the correct number.
My wife's number transferred at the same time and has the same issue - Moto g8
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18-11-2022 12:21 PM
Thanks @martinsellBob
Are you using a text message app such as Watts App, or the one that is installed on the phones?
Leanne.
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18-11-2022 12:28 PM
This only occurs with the native text facility. WattsApp sees the correct number.
The number that shows up is the one shown in the phone's settings which I presume is the original number assigned to the SIM.
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18-11-2022 12:34 PM
Thanks @martinsellBob
In this case, please call us on 150 and the team will help you get this looked into.
Leanne 🙂
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18-11-2022 12:35 PM
OK, thanks for you input.
Bob
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18-11-2022 12:36 PM
No problem @martinsellBob
Leanne 🙂

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