my sms messages aren't delivering to verizon

Sorry you’re dealing with that. A few quick checks can usually narrow it down.

First, try these basics

1. Restart your phone
2. Toggle Airplane Mode on for 10 seconds, then off
3. Make sure you have signal and you’re not in Wi‑Fi-only mode
4. Check whether MMS/SMS is working to other numbers
5. Send a plain text — no photo, emoji, or group chat

If you’re sending to a Verizon user

• Confirm the number is entered correctly
• Ask them if they can receive texts from anyone else
• If your message shows as sent but not delivered, it may be:
  • a temporary carrier issue
  • the Verizon user’s phone being off / out of service
  • spam blocking or messaging filters
  • an issue with iMessage/RCS converting the message

If you’re on iPhone

• Go to Settings > Messages
  • Turn iMessage off temporarily and test SMS
  • Make sure Send as SMS is on
• If the recipient is on Android or not using iMessage, a blue/green bubble issue can matter

If you’re on Android

• If you use Google Messages, check:
  • RCS/Chat features are working
  • Try turning Chat features off and resend as SMS

Also check for blocks

• Make sure you’re not blocked
• Ask if they blocked your number
• If you use a business texting app or short code, Verizon may be filtering it

A few more things

• If your plan has a messaging issue, text may fail while calls still work
• If it’s only happening to one Verizon number, it’s likely a contact-specific problem
• If it’s happening to all Verizon numbers, it’s likely a carrier/device setting issue

If you want, I can help you troubleshoot it step by step. Tell me:

• iPhone or Android
• Do texts fail to all Verizon numbers or just one?
• Does the message say sent, delivered, or fail?