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Fix text messages that fail to send
Fix text messages not sending in Nuteq, from a pending business registration to an opted-out customer or a used-up monthly text allowance.
By Nuteq TeamPublished 1 min read
In Nuteq, a text that fails to send almost always comes down to one of a few carrier-side reasons, and Connections shows you which one so you know exactly what to check.
No texts are sending at all
Open Connections and check the Text messaging registration card. If it shows anything other than approved, your business hasn't finished the carrier check texting requires yet. The card tells you exactly what stage you're at and whether anything needs your input; see Register your business to send texts.
One customer never gets a reply
That customer most likely replied STOP to a previous text, which opts them out of texts, calls, and WhatsApp from your business until they text START back to the same number. You can't undo an opt-out on their behalf. If they didn't mean to opt out, ask them to text START to your number.
Texting stopped after adding a new number
A newly added US number links to your approved registration automatically, which normally takes a few minutes. If it's been longer than that and the number still can't text, open its card in Connections. If linking failed, a "Try linking again" option appears there.
A specific number can't send texts
Toll-free numbers can't complete the registration texting requires today, so a toll-free number never sends texts even once your business is otherwise approved. Use a regular local number for any line that needs to text. Canadian numbers don't need registration and can already text without it.
You've reached your monthly text limit
Texting is metered against your plan's monthly allowance. If you've used it up, sending pauses until the next billing cycle or until you move to a plan with a higher allowance; see Billing and plans.
Still stuck
Contact support with the phone number and, if you have it, the message that failed.
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- Register your business to send textsText message registration is the carrier check every US business must pass before its Nuteq number can send texts, and Nuteq files it for you.Read more
- Reply to a customer's text yourselfReply to customer text messages yourself in Nuteq by opening the thread in Conversations or the Needs attention list and typing a response.Read more
- Billing and plansNuteq billing plans include a free trial plus Solo, Team, and Business tiers, each with its own call limit, minutes, messages, and numbers.Read more
Frequently asked questions
- Why can't my agent text any customers yet?
- Your business likely hasn't finished text message registration. Open Connections and check the Text messaging registration card for its current status and what, if anything, needs your attention.
- Why can't I text one specific customer?
- That customer probably opted out with a STOP reply. They can text START back to your number to opt back in; there's no way for you to opt them back in on their behalf.
- Can a toll-free number send texts?
- Not yet. Toll-free numbers use a separate carrier verification Nuteq doesn't support today, so texts from a toll-free number always fail. Use a local number for texting instead.
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