Why can't I send or receive text messages on my Samsung Galaxy S5 900a?

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Why cant I send or receive text messages on my Samsung galaxy S5 900a?

I have been trying to send and receive text massages on my Samsung galaxy S5 but have not been able to. What kinds of trouble shooting can I do?

 

[Laura Knotek]

Re: Why cant I send or receive text messages on my Samsung galaxy S5 900a?

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