You might
be hearing message centre number but you don't know what is actually
mean or you don't know how you can access it or otherwise you don't even
how it functions. This article will explain it to you what is message
centre is number and how it works. it is imperative for you to know that
any kind of device that sends or receive message has something called
Short Message Service Centre (SMSC) Number that regulates SMS service
operation on your phone.
The Short
Message Service Centre (SMSC) Number needs to be set correctly in your
phone so it can send text messages. If you accidently change or delete
it on your mobile phone, you’ll no longer be able to send sms. You will
likely be getting “message sending” failed error whenever you try to
send text messages on the phone.
What is Message Centre Number?
Short
Message Service Centre (SMSC) Number is responsible for delivering the
SMS text messages of a mobile network through your mobile phone.
Typically an SMSC address is an ordinary mobile phone number in the
international format.
When an SMS message is sent from a mobile phone, it will reach an SMS Service Centre first. The SMS centre then forwards the SMS message towards the destination mobile network. An SMS message may need to pass through more than one network entity (e.g. SMSC and SMS gateway) before reaching the mobile phone.
The main duty of an SMSC is to route SMS messages and regulate the process. If the recipient is unavailable (for example, when the mobile phone is switched off), the SMSC will store the SMS message. It will forward the SMS message when the recipient is available.
To be able to send SMS from your Mobile (Cell) phone you must first know the address of the mobile network operator’s SMSC. Normally, the SMSC address is pre-set in the SIM card by the mobile network operator, which means you do not need to make any changes to it, unless you want to use FREE SMSC’s.
When an SMS message is sent from a mobile phone, it will reach an SMS Service Centre first. The SMS centre then forwards the SMS message towards the destination mobile network. An SMS message may need to pass through more than one network entity (e.g. SMSC and SMS gateway) before reaching the mobile phone.
The main duty of an SMSC is to route SMS messages and regulate the process. If the recipient is unavailable (for example, when the mobile phone is switched off), the SMSC will store the SMS message. It will forward the SMS message when the recipient is available.
To be able to send SMS from your Mobile (Cell) phone you must first know the address of the mobile network operator’s SMSC. Normally, the SMSC address is pre-set in the SIM card by the mobile network operator, which means you do not need to make any changes to it, unless you want to use FREE SMSC’s.
Message Centre Number for MTN, Airtel, Glo & Etisalat
If for any
reason your message center number has been edited or deleted, please
find below, the correct values for Glo, Etisalat, Airtel and MTN Nigeria
Message Centre Numbers:
- MTN Message center Number : +234803000000
- Etisalat Message Center Number : +2348090001518
- Airtel Message Center Number : +2348020000009
- Glo Message Centre Number : +2348050001501
How to Configure Message Centre Number on your Phone
For Android Users..
In most Androids, it can be located in Messages > Option / Settings > Text Message Setting.
On some Dual SIM Androids, you can set the SMSC for both networks.
On some Dual SIM Androids, you can set the SMSC for both networks.
For Iphone Users..
On iPhone, you can check your message centre number by dialing *#5005*7672#
If you are using MTN on your iPhone, and the ‘Service Centre Address’ isn’t +234803000000, dial **5005*7672*+234803000000# to set it to the correct MTN Message Centre Number.
If you are using MTN on your iPhone, and the ‘Service Centre Address’ isn’t +234803000000, dial **5005*7672*+234803000000# to set it to the correct MTN Message Centre Number.
For Other Phones..
Just go to
your message setting and look for the Message Centre Number or Service
Provide Centre Number as the case may be and edit it to the correct one.
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