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My iPhone not sending text messages?

Cell Service Issues Can Prevent Sending Text Messages from iPhone

1. The iPhone has no cellular signal � no SMS text messages can be sent without a traditional cell signal
2. The iPhone has no service � if the iPhone does not have a cellular service plan active, it will not be able to send text messages
3. The cellular reception is so bad that iPhone can�t send a text message � if service is awful (think 1 bar or 1 dot or cycling between �Searching�� and dots), the phone likely won�t be able to send or receive text messages
4. The cell number you are reaching is disconnected � this is often the problem if the recipient has recently changed a phone number or you have multiple contact numbers for the same person, so be sure you are addressing the proper phone number
5. AirPlane mode is enabled, thereby disabling the ability to send messages and text messages � toggling AirPlane mode off will fix this specific issue quickly

It�s pretty obvious when a text message doesn�t send (or iMessage too), you�ll see a little red (!) bang exclamation sign next to the message, usually with a �not delivered� message.

If any of those service related issues are the problem, you�ll need to either regain a stronger cellular signal with the iPhone, or reactivate a cellular service plan if applicable, or ensure the proper contact is being massaged. If the cellular connection or service is not the issue, continue on with troubleshooting techniques to fix SMS transmission from iPhones.

Turn the iPhone Off and On

Often times rebooting an iPhone is sufficient to remedy problems like this. Simply hold down the Power button and the Home button until the Apple logo appears on the screen. When the iPhone powers back on, try sending the text message again.

Be Certain SMS Sending is Enabled on iPhone

1. Open the Settings app and go to �Message�
2. Locate the switch for �Send as SMS� and turn this to the ON position (if send as SMS is already on, try turning it off for about 10 seconds and then turn it back on again)
3. Return to Messages and try sending the text message again

Reset Network Settings

1. Open the Settings app and go to �General�
2. Choose �Reset� and then select �Reset Network Settings�
3. Confirm to reset network settings, this will reboot the iPhone

Delete & Re-Create a New Message

1. Open the Messages app on the iPhone and swipe left on the message to remove
2. Choose �Delete�, then tap the new message button and create a new message thread to the recipient, sending as usual

Other Possible Solutions to Problems Sending Text Messages & iMessage Sending

1. If the sending problem is occurring and you notice that iMessage is stuck on �Waiting for activation�, you can fix it with these instructions, and similarly, you can resolve activation error messages with these directions
2. If you suspect the error is not on your end or the recipients end, you can check if Apple servers like iMessage and iCloud are down at a designated status page on Apple.com
3. Sometimes force quitting the Messages app can resolve an inability to send messages of all kinds
4. If the recipient recently left iPhone and went to Android, they may need to detach the phone number from iMessage