Why am I seeing - Can't send message with Fizz - error 38

Manchu_duck

For several days now, I have been able to receive texts but not send them. When I try, I get "Can't send message with Fizz - error 38"

Help please!

Whizz

Hello Manchu_duck,
I am sorry for the situation encountered,
I have verified your account and I see that you do not have text messages in your plan.
That is why you are getting that error.
If you want to get the option to send text messages, you will have to add it.
To do that, you need to make a plan change, using these steps: Log into your account> my plans > manage plan> adjust the plan and add the text messages option.
Here is an FAQ for this: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/how-do-i-change-my-mobile-plan
And this one: https://fizz.ca/en/plan-change-policy

Please, note that you will be paying the prices that are available at this time.
The other option you have is to buy an Add-on for text messages or add money in your Wallet and pay for use.
To buy an add-on, you need to go into your account> my plans > manage plan> add-ons and select text messages option.
To add money to the wallet, all you have to do is go to my plans > manage plan > wallet and you will have the button to add money.
Here are some FAQs that will help: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/what-is-an-add-on-and-how-do-i-buy-one
And this one: https://fizz.ca/en/faq/how-do-i-add-funds-to-my-fizz-wallet
Thank you for your understanding!
Have a good one!
-Eugen

Jess_i88b6

Hi @Manchu_duck

Do you have SMS in your plan?

Did you already try to reboot your phone?

Are you using Fizz or Fizz Ext ?

You should also check if the SMSC is configured correctly, in the guide you will find the instructions.

This is a guide with possible solutions https://fizz.ca/en/faq/i-cant-send-or-receive-text-messages

If the guide will not help you, you should contact the support to further push the debug of your problem.

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Manchu_duck

Ooops. I figured it out. I had run out of $$ for my text addon! Topped it up and all is fine now.