Well, I’ve been there.
I know how frustrating it can get when you try sending an SMS and you keep getting that annoying “Delivery Failure” notification. 🙁
There are definitely a couple of factors that usually result to this of which a wrong Message Center number is a major culprit. Most times your messages do not get delivered, it’s as a result of your message center number been tampered with (i.e replaced with a wrong one). In this post I’ll get you the various message center numbers for the top 4 Nigerian network providers, viz: MTN, Airtel, Etisalat and Glo.
- For MTN Message Centre Number is +234803000000 and Centre Name is MTN
- For Airtel Message Centre Number is +2348020000009 and Centre name is Airtel
- For Etisalat Message Center Number is +2348090001518 and Centre name is Etisalat
- For Globacom Message Centre Number is +2348050001501 and Centre name is Glo
How Do I Use These?
Next time you SMS fails to deliver, check your Message settings and make sure your providers center number appropriately matches the correct one above.
Do let me know if this post was useful.
106 Comments
Wow, thanks. I had that problem once.
I’m glad we could help Biyi. Thanks for dropping by.
I wil b greatful if any blogger can help me on dis thanks
On what Jobee. You might find help if you tell us where to come in.
Nice work Ma friend
it worked… thanks alot
You are very much welcome Umar. 🙂
Tanx 4 d info. It worked 4 me.
Thanks and God bless you for the useful information.
I’m glad I could help.
My problem is not solved
Hi Terseer,
What problem did you encounter?
it worked tnks
PLS I’VE SET YET IT DID’NT WORKED
It didn’t work…I’m tryinq to cancel an Auto renewal
Try contacting your customer care numbers.
I try but it fail, what next
Try contacting your customer care numbers.
Thanks its very much useful,
Thank you so much i can now send a message
Thanks so plenty,it really help me.
This post was useful, changed my phone and was receiving message failed, each time I sent a text message…went on Google & found this post.
Thank you.
yea thank a lot
Thanks, God bless
What can be done if the SMS fails to send and the centre number is correct? This is for GLO.
Thanks
Try contacting your customer service numbers.
Yes, it was so helpful. I was almost getting frustrated, until I got this blog and got the message centre number I was looking for. Thank you so much.
my msg centre number can’t b say
It really helps, thanks so much
Please I have tried but it didn’t work
Thank you for the info about the message center numbers… I am using a Glo SIM, Techno L8 plus android phone, and I have a similar problem of not having my messages sent. This has happened for over 7months now. Please assist me. I really need help.
MY NEW ETISALAT CENTER NUMBER IS CORRECT AND I HAVE ENOUGH AIRTIME,BUT IT STILL CANT SEND SMS
yea it was successful, thanks for this.
Oscar thanks a lot you saved me from loosing my best simcard
Thanks, you just helped me out just now
Sms service center worked like majic. Thanks man. I have been loosing N50 daily for several days on baby tips not requested for.
Is there any way to sanction mtn for illegally collecting my mony?
Go get a lawyer I guess. You could call in their customer lines to have the issue resolved all the same.
Hello Oscar, my message center number is correct. But sometimes message sending fails and SOMETIMES I don’t receive messages sent to me
If it happens occasionally, it might be from your device and not the centre number
It was.very useful
I have checked, it matched but am still receiving error sending message,what shld I do?
Have you tried calling in your carriers customer care lines? They should further help you.
My message center number is correct but still i can’t send messages to anyone for over one month now, pls someone shoukd help me so that i can use ny Confornt phone man normally pls…
Hi,
Have you tried calling the customer service centre of your service provider?
the center number is correct but its still saying not sent
Have you tried calling in your carriers customer care lines? They should further help you.
Thanks it works very well
were can I get my message setting
Open your messaging app, then check the settings. You should find Message Center Number somewhere there
Wonderful. I used it for my new airtel line and it worked! Thanks a lot!
Thank you very very much
Thanks so much it has helped me i am now able to send messages on my phone
I’m glad the article did help. 🙂
Yes, it was quite helpful for etisalar when I checked it, bbut The name of etisalat has been changed. In case there is alteration in the centre name, I hope it would reflect here.
Thanks.
Sure thing Olusegun
Thanks, it works. But because i send message to many staff at once I just had to port to something that support mass messaging at once.
I just signed up for sending bulk SMS for organisation and regular text messages account on ediarosms . I choose any name I want to show on the receiver’s phone and it is cheaper than the standard SMS on your phone.
I cannot locate where to change the numbers with my Tecno T605
i’ve tried that, the centre number is correct but i cannot still send massage. Pls i urgently need a solution.. Pls contact me with [email protected]
Have you tried calling in your carriers customer care lines? They should further help you.
Still the same after correcting the the massage center
Have you tried calling in your carriers customer care lines? They should further help you.
still having the same problem I have reset my centre number, please help me out.
Have you tried calling in your carriers customer care lines? They should further help you.
I included the centre number for glo but I still can’t send messages. What should I do?
If you’re sure you put in the correct numbers and yet couldn’t get to send an sms, your best bet would be to call the customer service lines of your carrier. They should have you fixed within minutes Thompson.
God Bless This Site
Hi, I tried , I am using Airtel and Etisalat(9-mobile), i also checked the message centre number , its the same, but still my messages are not being sent . I get message send failed. What should I do ?
Have you checked your airtime balance? Tried on another phone and did it work?
OMG… IT WORKED!!!
I tried it buh still didn’t work out.. Plz is there anyway u can be of help, I think it’s my phone.. I’m frustrated already..
Really sorry about the frustration Sam. Hit up your customer care lines, they should fix it.
..Successful.Thanks and God bless!
i have the same problem with my phone and i cant see the center number in itel S31
It should be in the settings of your mobile phone’s messaging app.
Nice post..it worked..for like a long time now I got the techno l9 plus I’ve not been able to send msgs..just after reading this article..I finally saw the problem and the solution..tanks pal..
I’m glad this post was of help. Thanks for dropping by
It’s still not changing bro….
How do you mean Oladayo?
I’ve done that, I still get failed messages only to network numbers such as 131
Call the customer care lines of MTN Esther. They should fix your issue since it’s just to their short service numbers that get the error.
I’ve done that, but I still get failed messages while replying to network numbers such as 131
Hi Esther,
Have you tried reaching the customer care lines of your network?
it wasn’t useful plz. my phone is a Nokia 210. there is nothing like diz on the message setting
Hi Oluwabusola,
The phone sure does have the message centre number setting in the phone setting
Hello, i use an airtel number. My sms code is correct but i still can’t send an sms
Try calling your carriers customer care lines. They’ll have it fixed for you.
very helpful thanks
I have not been able to send message though my both MTN sim cards for about a month plus…. Is quite frustrating…. To think that I have followed all d instructions….kindly help me out on dis
What’s the error you encountered? More so, have you tried your carriers service care lines?
I have tried the message center code, it’s matches with the number but it’s still telling me, message sending fail
Have you tried calling in your carriers customer care lines? They should further help you.
The mtn message call line isn’t connectin,and this is more frustratin,it kept sayin the number you’re tryin did not exist
Hi Essie,
You don’t have to call the lines. You only add them to message settings.
Thank you a lot,I miss-understood,now I gat it,thank you,it work
I’m glad to hear it did work for you.
thanks alot sir
I’m glad you found this post helpful
it worked… God bless you
thanks amigo
My massage center number is correct and I also have airtime still not able to send massage
You might want to call the customer care lines of your service provider
Aaah thank God, it finaly works after going thrue all the proses.eg saving the number,calling the costomer care.
I’m glad it did work for you.
Comment:
I cannot send message through my mtn line
Have you tried out the fix stated here?
Comment: am having t528 i don’t know where airtel message center is located on my t528. pls help me