How can i send SMS from Saudi Arabia to Cali, Colombia?

Last activity 20 July 2012 by jap_ibrahim

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jap_ibrahimMember19 July 2012 15:41:51

Hi, I'm Jap Ibrahim and I have a friend there in Cali, Colombia I wanna call him but why I can't contact him he gave me the correct number also even my sms its always message sending failed. Please help me with my problem. Your assistance is highly appreciated.

rob_dMember19 July 2012 20:34:54

Hi,

Do you know which mobile network he uses? The 3 operators are Claro (which until recently was called Comcel), Movistar or Tigo. There are also some MVNO's (who use one of these networks but brand it differently) like UFF.

I have a pre-pay Movistar SIM and I can't receive any texts from abroad. I suspect Movistar have some kind of international block on pre-pay. My wife's Claro SIM can receive with no problems.

You can also send a text from the web to a Claro mobile, you can use this link

claro.com.co/portal/co/pc3/personas/

It's free for you. However, the recipient does have to pay!

Good luck,

Rob

rob_dMember19 July 2012 20:36:38

And send from web to Movistar too.

movistar.co/Celulares/Servicios/Mensajeria/Mensajes_de_Texto/

jap_ibrahimMember20 July 2012 00:39:30

thanks for the help i will try to ask him.

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