Not receiving texts from Vodafone mobiles (021's)

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billzy

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#89314 30-Aug-2011 21:48

Hi guys,

Since I've been on 2degrees (March), i have not been able to receive texts from Vodafone mobiles.

I had my number ported from Telecom to 2D. I've tried ringing up 2degres awhile back and they said they would get back to me about this technical issue. Still no reply after a few months. It didn't really bug me as i could talk to most of my vodafone friends on WhatsApp. Now i just want the matter resolved.

I have read on the forums awhile back of some people having the same problem. Something to do with a porting issue?

Was wondering how to sort this issue out. Any assistance to resolving this problem would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Billy

SteveON

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#514113 30-Aug-2011 21:59

Ported numbers are known for this. Get an 022.

billzy

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#514122 30-Aug-2011 22:08

I prefer to have my existing number as it would be of an inconvenience and too much hassle to switch.

I'm sure there are people on here who have successfully ported their 027 numbers to 2D?

johnr

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#514124 30-Aug-2011 22:11

SteveON: Ported numbers are known for this. Get an 022.

What type of advice is this?

Get the issue fixed its very simple

kiwitrc

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#514125 30-Aug-2011 22:13

So is it a 2D or VF issue?

Edit, I mean if the ported number is 021 xxx xxx

johnr

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#514130 30-Aug-2011 22:17

kiwitrc: So is it a 2D or VF issue?

Edit, I mean if the ported number is 021 xxx xxx

2D will need to contact Vodafone and check the routing for the 021 number

billzy

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#514132 30-Aug-2011 22:22

johnr:
SteveON: Ported numbers are known for this. Get an 022.

What type of advice is this?

Get the issue fixed its very simple

I'm using a HTC Wildfire.

billzy

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#514133 30-Aug-2011 22:23

kiwitrc: So is it a 2D or VF issue?

Edit, I mean if the ported number is 021 xxx xxx

The ported number came from Telecom 027 if that's what you're meaning?

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johnr

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#514136 30-Aug-2011 22:35

billzy:
johnr:
SteveON: Ported numbers are known for this. Get an 022.

What type of advice is this?

Get the issue fixed its very simple

I'm using a HTC Wildfire.

advice not device

its not handset related

freitasm

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#514143 30-Aug-2011 22:47

John is correct. Contact 2degrees, they should contact your previous provider and update everything.

kiwitrc

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#514171 31-Aug-2011 06:03

johnr:
billzy:
johnr:
SteveON: Ported numbers are known for this. Get an 022.

What type of advice is this?

Get the issue fixed its very simple

I'm using a HTC Wildfire.

advice not device

its not handset related

LMAO

SaltyNZ

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#514179 31-Aug-2011 07:28

PM me your number, I'll get it sorted out.

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These comments are my own and do not represent the opinions of 2degrees.

SteveON

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#514182 31-Aug-2011 07:36

johnr:
SteveON: Ported numbers are known for this. Get an 022.

What type of advice is this?

Get the issue fixed its very simple

Oh sweet, so the entire porting system will be fixed?
There is a pretty big issue with ported numbers and text.

johnr

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#514186 31-Aug-2011 07:58

SteveON:
johnr:
SteveON: Ported numbers are known for this. Get an 022.

What type of advice is this?

Get the issue fixed its very simple

Oh sweet, so the entire porting system will be fixed?
There is a pretty big issue with ported numbers and text.

No it not a big issue at all if you consider all the ported numbers between carriers and single number issues are very simple to resolve

John

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#514190 31-Aug-2011 08:12

johnr:
SteveON:
johnr:
SteveON: Ported numbers are known for this. Get an 022.

What type of advice is this?

Get the issue fixed its very simple

Oh sweet, so the entire porting system will be fixed?
There is a pretty big issue with ported numbers and text.

No it not a big issue at all if you consider all the ported numbers between carriers and single number issues are very simple to resolve

John

+1 johnr. If porting was fundamentally broken then the Commerce Commission would be waving around it's big stick. 99% of the ports go through smoothly. But problems sometimes happen with a number.

So either you contact 2Degrees, or your friend on Vodafone logs a call with Vodafone.

Or better yet, do both. And it will get sorted.