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Why is it that Cellphone companies do not send back a notification that a text was not able to be delivered ?

Asked by Pretty_Lilly (4660points) April 15th, 2010

I don’t know about you but it annoys the hell out of me that for some reason I do not get a notification if a text/SMS message I sent is not delivered to it’s intended recipient .
I understand still getting charged for them but would it kill them to extend the courtesy of a “Mailer Demon” message ?
*Some days ago,I kept sending texts to close friend,I thought she was ignoring me and got severely pi**ed at her when it turns out that due to a technical problem her number had to be switched earlier that day,,I found out when I tried calling her & got the “this number is no longer in service” message

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Jayy's avatar

I thought most phones had this auto. At least I know my phone does. I’m with Vodafone Aus though so I’m not sure. :/ Call the company?

zandrace's avatar

My phone sends an notification. I have the t-mobile g1.

mrentropy's avatar

I have Verizon and there are times when I don’t get a text message until 8 to 10 hours after they’ve been sent. Not really pertinent to the conversation, but there you.

Why didn’t your friend tell you their number was changed?

InspecterJones's avatar

Get a blackberry, you’ll know the status.

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