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From: Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: misc.phone.mobile.iphone
Subject: Re: Ported Number not working with iMessage
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:13:24 -0000 (UTC)
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Wilf <wilf21@is.invalid> wrote:
> Hi.   I recently ported my (UK) mobile number to a new provider.   Since 
> then, although my iCloud details on my iPhone tell me that the number is 
> registered for iMessage and FaceTime (it wasn't initially and for a 
> couple of days), it cannot be used for those apps - a revolving cogwheel 
> appears on the left of the number in iMessage and FaceTime, instead of a 
> tick.
> 
> I can of course use iMessage and FaceTime with various registered email 
> addresses, but I want to use my phone number for these facilities, as 
> always before.  I've tried all the recommended standard remedies - 
> switch off iMessage/FaceTime, restart, reset all the network settings, 
> etc. etc., to no avail.  If anyone here can help with this I'd be very 
> grateful.

I've had this recently - caused by buying an eSIM for travelling - and the
solution has been to log out of your Apple ID and log back in. Faff factor
is that all bank cards are removed from your wallet when you log out.