In this article, we’re are going to list the message center number of all the telecom operators in Nigeria – MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile.
The SMSC Number, also known as the Message Center Number, is a specific phone number used for sending and receiving text messages.
The SMSC acts as the intermediary between mobile devices, handling the routing and delivery of SMS messages.
SMSC stands for Short Message Service Center Number. This number is needed to be set correctly in your phone before it can be able to send text messages.
Once you insert a SIM card into your phone, you can read the SIM card to use the right SMSC without any issues.
But their cases, where your phone may be unable to send SMS. The first thing you ought to do – is crosschecking the message center number to see if it is correct.
It is possible someone may have picked up your phone and edited it for one reason or the other. Or let’s say your children or younger ones may have been playing with your phone and pressing what they don’t know. Maybe they mistakenly change the SMSC digit.
In situations like this, you are likely to be getting a message sending failed error once you try to send text messages with your phone.
Each of the mobile network carriers in Nigeria has a unique SMSC. If you are not in Nigeria then call your mobile network customer service and get the number from them.
MTN Message Center Number
- +234803000000
9mobile Message Center Number
- +2348090001518
Message Center Number For Airtel Network
- +2348020000009
Message Centre Number For Glo Network
- +2348050001501
The next time you experience an SMS failure crosscheck the SMSC and make sure it’s correct. You will find the message center on the message settings of your phone.
How To Set Up Short Message Service Center Number
The Message Center Number is usually preconfigured in your mobile device’s settings by your network operator.
However, in some cases, the number may get accidentally changed or need to be manually set if you are using a new SIM card or switching network providers.
Use the following steps to find or set the Message Center Number on your device can vary depending on the operating system and mobile device you are using. Here are some general instructions for popular platforms:
Android SMSC
- Open the Messaging app or the Settings app on your device.
- Look for the “Message Center” or “SMS Center” option in the settings.
- If the number is incorrect or missing, tap on the option to edit or add the Message Center Number.
- Enter the correct Message Center Number provided by your network operator.Save the changes.
iPhone (iOS) SMSC
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Messages” or “Phone” (depending on the iOS version).
- Look for the “Message Center” or “SMSC” option.
- If the number is incorrect or missing, tap on the option to edit or add the Message Center Number.
- Enter the correct Message Center Number provided by your network operator.
- Save the changes.
If you’re unable to locate or modify the Message Center Number using the above instructions, I recommend reaching out to your network operator’s customer support for assistance. They can provide you with the accurate Message Center Number for your specific network.
Remember that the Message Center Number is specific to your network operator and may differ depending on your location and service provider.
More About Message Center Number (SMSC)
The SMSC is just like a port – responsible for successfully delivering every text message of a mobile network carrier via your phone.
Although the SMSC looks like an ordinary international format phone number, ignore how it looks and ensure its correctness.
Whenever you text message from a mobile phone, it will first reach an SMS Service Center. The SMS center will then forward the SMS to the destination mobile network.
The primary function of the SMSC is to route text messages and regulate its process. For instance, if the recipient of an SMS is unavailable, the SMSC will then store the text message. Once the recipient is reachable, it will then forward the text message to them.
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