SMS Service Numbers

Murnaghan · 24-03-2007, 20:09

Does anyone know the SMS service numbers?

I've just bought a new SMS compatable phone and want to set it up to send and receive SMS messages - I've seen reference to the service on the VM website but no details.

The phone instructions say I need two service phone numbers - one number for sending SMS and one for receiving it.

I already have caller display. Just to help I live in GU15 (Camberley Surrey) and I am a former NTL customer.

I have tried ringing the VM call centre but have given up with wait times in excess of 20/30 mins.

Any help appreciated.

Paul · 24-03-2007, 20:16

http://www.filesaveas.com/sms.html
Virgin +447958879890
http://www.filesaveas.com/virginmobile.html
Dunno if VM are using the same system though.
http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/gener...t.howdoi.sm100

Murnaghan · 24-03-2007, 20:31

Thanks Paul,

I think these are the Virgin Mobile SMS numbers - I am looking for the SMS service I can use with my Virgin Media Landline phone (ex NTL).

BT offer this service and I believe Virgin do too, but I haven't found the set up details anywhere...

daxx · 25-03-2007, 11:27

http://www.ntstelecom.co.uk/FSMSC.htm

looks like all UK PSTN providers use the same network

Murnaghan · 25-03-2007, 21:53

Thanks,

I've checked these out - I'm now beginning to think that Virgin does not support landline SMS text on some NTL exchanges with caller ID (like ours). I tried all the SMS number combinations but no luck.

I would love to hear from any V Media customer that has this service.

It is interesting to note however that Telewest did appear to support it on their exchanges.

Does anyone know the current position from V Media?

I'll try CS again but I haven't had much luck so far....

Rhyming Obituary · 26-03-2007, 03:06

AFAIK, ex-telewest sides of the network "may" support SMS over POTS.

I know that ex-NTL do not and have not (to the best of my knowledge) ever, supported SMS over landline.

If I hear any updates regarding this feature, I will let you know.

Murnaghan · 26-03-2007, 20:49

Thanks,

I guess that just confirms tha bad news. I can just hope that one day all the VM networks will be harmonised and all the advertised features made available to everyone!