New Tracfone killed my international texting

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New Tracfone killed my international texting

by Ticked Off
(Central Illinois, USA)

I had an old LG flip phone that I had no problems sending and receiving text messages from the UK on. Now that I've upgraded to the LG 290C, all I get is a "Check SMS Restrictions" error, and the message isn't sent. I've heard that Tracfone does and does not permit International Texting. The TOC on their site says no, but obviously it's possible ...with the right phone. Seriously annoyed about this. If I had known before hand, I would've stayed with my old phone.

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Mar 17, 2012
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no longer tracfone customer cannot text Egypt
by: Marion

I recently upgraded to a Samsung tracfone, I was able to text my husband in Egypt with my Motorola tracfone but not with this new one. When I called the company about this issue they told me texting Egypt was no longer offered, I asked to switch back to my old phone.They said this was not an option as it had been discontinued. Now I read that one customer is able to do this. What gives?

Jun 16, 2011
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Texting to Foreign Mobiles
by: MAC

June 15,2011

Just bought LG420G to upgrade my old Nokia Tracfone used for many years. When I would come to USA, I could text my husband in UK but not any more!! Very disappointed and annoyed. Yes, I can get his texts but can't send one to him easily. Now it appears that he did get a message but it was an MMS which he had to read by email from his computer. This apparently costs more so I guess I'll just carry my UK mobile around, too, so I can respond to him quickly. This seems ridiculous! A bit deceiving, too, as I would have shopped for another Pay/Go phone if I had known this! Will call Tracfone tomorrow to find out what they have to say about this!

Nov 30, 2010
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tracfone texting
by: Joe

I have the same problem when I upgraded to the Samsung T301G! getting to speak to anyone with Tracfone is difficult to say the least, should have stayed with my old phone

Dec 21, 2009
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Which old LG phone?
by: admin

Hi,

Thanks for the comment. Which old LG phone were you using? Did you try switching back to it?

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