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JM replied on March 16, 2008 01:59 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

mdy, thanks so much for responding. I really appreciate the help you're trying to give me, but it appears it's either Twitter or my Service Provider who has a problem.

In any case, I'm able to post updates via sms, but not through the twitter number, but through a gateway available here in the Philippines.

And I don't have IM defined even from the start, so that couldn't possibly be the cause.

I just wish twitter can offer a solution.

mdy replied on March 16, 2008 01:55 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

I can feel your frustration. Hope you don't mind if I ask additional questions:

1. Are you able to post updates via sms? If yes, then at least we know for sure that your phone was successfully verified (even though Twitter doesn't send an acknowledgment sms to confirm the verification).

2. If your answer to #1 is yes, do you have IM defined in your account under http://twitter.com/devices, and is it possible that you're still logged in to your IM from somewhere?

I'm asking because it's been my observation that Twitter will send notifications to IM if you're logged in, even if you have SMS defined and even if you specify that you prefer SMS in your sidebar.

One way to see if this could be the cause of the problem is to temporarily delete your IM device (if you do have one) and see if it makes a difference.

If that still doesn't work, then I'm just as stumped as you... 8-(

JM replied on March 16, 2008 00:27 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

1. I HAVE been receiving updates from Twitter ever since I registered. However, I stopped it two months ago for the updates are getting quite annoying. But I decided to turn it on again about two weeks ago, and it was working. But after a week, it just stopped sending SMS.

2. I tried EVERYTHING. Texted ON to the Twitter # to no avail. Re-verified my mobile number. Checked if SMS is on on my sidebar and if it's on in the Settings Pane. Nothing seems to have worked, I haven't gotten any replies during reverification and sending ON to twitter. Nope, nada, zilch.

3. It's only Sunday here, and twitter says I've already received 7/250 messages since last night when I haven't even received even one message.

4. I'm using Globe. As I said, it worked before, but it stopped just recently for some inexplicable reason.

Gee. Hope you can help me.

mdy replied on March 15, 2008 23:42 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

JM, could you kindly clarify:

1. Do you mean you've never successfully received anything from Twitter via sms, or do you mean that sms often stops working?

2. Could you kindly share the results when you tried the suggested steps listed above?

3. Is it possible that you've hit Twitter's 250 sms messages per week limit for non-US users? I too, live in the Philippines, and I often hit the sms limit by Thursday, sometimes Wednesday!

4. Which mobile company do you use? I know for sure Twitter works for both Globe and Smart... I'm on Globe myself.

JM replied on March 15, 2008 18:12 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

I have this problem too and I've done everything, even spend hundreds of bucks to get it to work, but I have not been getting any replies from Twitter, but my friends have. What gives?

I live in the Philippines BTW

till replied on February 01, 2008 00:26 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

If you don't receive SMS, send "ON" to your Twitter phone#, and that is it.

I also frequently have the problem that I either get no SMS, or only SMS. It rarely ever works as expected since the Jabber twitter@twitter.com seems to be flakey, but there is not much you can do. Sending "ON" via Jabber or via your mobile usually fixes it.

billcarroll shared an idea in I want Sandy on January 21, 2008 22:32:

Bookmark for iPhone - create a list

Here is a bookmark for safari that will create a List e-mail to Sandy on the iPhone - "mailto:your@sandyemail.iwantsandy.com?subject=List%20to%20Sandy&body=Remember%20?%0A*%20?%0A*%20?%0A*%20?"

Mee replied on January 17, 2008 00:16 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

I'm using international number, but I can't even send SMS, I'm getting sms-report "rejected" each time I try :(

(using Kyivstar provider, from Ukraine)

vipwoody replied on January 16, 2008 21:44 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

I used to receive messages yesterday, but now (today) i didnt receive anything. I am using the Alfa provider from Lebanon. Help pease.

Todd Sampson replied on January 14, 2008 17:57 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

Thanks mdy... I found that right after I submitted to this message. So, I am half-way to fixed now.

mdy replied on January 14, 2008 17:29 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

Todd, the behavior you describe with 50% of tweets only having the "username: " portion of the message seems to be related to this discussion also here in Satisfaction: Verizon and sms messages with the @ sign

Todd Sampson replied on January 14, 2008 16:30 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

I have been having a similar problem for some time. I get about 1 out of every 20 messages from people that I am following AND have notifications turned on for to my phone. Of those messages that I do receive, about 50% only have the "username: " portion of the message -- but at least it lets me know to go view the tweet on line.

My carrier is Verizon in the U.S. if that helps.

Thanks,
Todd

nakadai replied on January 14, 2008 07:13 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

i have te same problem. im in mexico in the company telcel. One friend have the same type of company and he.. yes he can recive and update.
and im confused. Please help.

Sorry about my bad english.

indypodcaster replied on January 09, 2008 15:40 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

Same here. Just suddenly stopped working yesterday. No reply to "ON," and I AM receiving messages from everything BUT Twitter.

aarmando replied on January 09, 2008 06:10 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

Nothing for at least a month. Have just tried everything suggested above, but haven't received any replies to confirm "on", etc. It was pretty cool when it worked, but if it doesn't resolve, then I guess Twitter will have at least one less set of eyeballs.

caymaniac replied on January 06, 2008 22:24 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

http://getsatisfaction.com/twitter/to...

I have been having this problem for ages .. I am pretty sure the Twitter people are working on it as a few of us have had replies from their support email.
Not even sure they know why it's happening yet.
For a side note .. I am international too .. and have never recieved a SMS update but can update from my phone SMS easy. I don't have the /250 thing showing in my sidebar though :(

cr1000 replied on January 06, 2008 21:39 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

I'm having the same problem on Verizon in the US. My phone has been verified, and it is selected (on). The 5 people I follow have done 9 updates since yesterday and I have gotten 0 messages. 'help' and 'on' work, though.
Sent help to twitter yesterday but haven't heard back.
sigh

tkerby replied on January 01, 2008 10:42 to the problem "don't receive sms updates on my phone anymore, why ?" in Twitter:

I had the same issue but after deleting and reverifying my phone, then sending 'On' from the phone it started working. Neither stage worked alone, only when both were applied did the messages come back