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#293005 20-Dec-2021 10:10
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I am on Skinny Prepaid and occasionally I get sent text messages from firms that require a reply. Usually from doctor, dentist, garage etc that want confirmation of appointment. The all come from a message services usually a 4 digit number. I cannot reply to these messages which is a real pain.
It I try to reply it fails. I am guessing that Skinny will not allow replies on a prepaid phone. But have no idea why. It is a very minor expense from Skinnys end.
Is there any answer to this without also having to add extra money each month which expires each month used or not




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  #2835927 20-Dec-2021 12:14
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Most short code SMS you reply to are charged so you need a prepaid $$ balance



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  #2835997 20-Dec-2021 14:25
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As mentioned this is not just Skinny charging for these types of SMS all carriers do!, The Short code services cost $$$ to run so the consumer pays for it


If you do not want to pay then do not reply to them and they are all not 20 cents


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