Vi SMS centre number: check state-wise list
If you’re having trouble sending or receiving SMS on your Vi mobile number, it might be because the default SMS center number has changed or is no longer functional for your area. If this is the issue, a simple solution is to update and re-enter the SMS center number. Below is a list of Vi SMS center numbers for different states, along with a quick guide on how to change the number using the messages app or USSD code.
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Vi SMS centre number list
| STATE | VI SMS CENTRE NUMBER |
| Andhra Pradesh | +91 9885005444 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | +91 9719009998 |
| Assam | +91 9706099990 |
| Bihar | +91 9706099990 |
| Chhattisgarh | +91 9713099990 |
| Chennai | +91 9843000040 |
| Delhi | +91 9811009998 |
| Goa | +919823000040 |
| Gujarat | +91 9825001002 |
| Haryana | +91 9839099999 |
| Himachal Pradesh | +91 9736009911 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | +91 9796009905 |
| Jharkhand | +91 9709099990 |
| Karnataka | +91 9886005444 |
| Kerala | +91 9846000040 |
| Madhya Pradesh | +91 9713099990 |
| Mumbai | +91 9820205446 |
| Kolkata | +91 9830099990 |
| Mizoram | N/A |
| Nagaland | N/A |
| Odisha | +91 9776099990 |
| Punjab | +91 9888009998 |
| Rajasthan | +91 9839099999 |
| Telangana | +91 9885005444 |
| Tamil Nadu | N/A |
| Uttar Pradesh (UP West) | +91 9719009998 |
| Uttar Pradesh (UP East) | +91 9839099999 |
| West Bengal | +91 9732099990 |
How to change Vi SMS centre number
Changing Vi SMS Centre Number
Via USSD Code
- Open Phone App: Start by opening the Phone app on your mobile device.
- Dial USSD Code: Dial ##4636## from the number pad.
- Access Phone Information: Tap on “phone information” from the pop-up that appears and scroll down.
- Edit SMSC Option: Locate the SMSC option, edit it, and input your state’s Vi SMS center number from the list provided.
- Fix SMS Delivery Issues: Once updated, this should resolve SMS delivery problems.
Via Messages App Changing or updating the Vi SMS center number through the Messages app follows these steps. Note that the process might differ based on the specific Messages or SMS app you’re using.
- Open Messages App: Launch the Messages app and select your profile.
- Access Settings: Navigate to the Settings menu from the top right corner.
- Explore Advanced Settings: Access the Advanced menu.
- Edit SMSC Option: Choose the SMSC option and modify the number with your state’s Vi SMS center number from the provided list.
After updating, your SMS services should resume. Restart your phone and set the number as the default SIM if the Messages app method doesn’t initially resolve the issue.
FAQs
What is Vi SMS centre?
The Vi SMS center functions as a hub for handling and directing messages, ensuring they reach the intended receiver. Its main role involves storing, forwarding, converting, and ultimately delivering SMS. If you encounter issues with sending or receiving SMS, the problem might be connected to the Vi SMS Center.
What can I do if SMSes are not being sent or received?
If you’re having trouble sending or receiving SMS, attempt activating Airplane mode on your phone and then turning it off to see if it fixes the problem. Additionally, restarting your mobile device might help resolve this issue.
