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trying to receive text to my tablet, but cant..

  • March 27, 2026
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SebLemery

i am paying monthly for a number/sim on my tablet. (the second account on my account)
 


but when i try to send a sms from my tablet it says im not connected to a network, but i am, and it also says my device is not connected to a network, but in the settings it is connected to a network. 

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  • Mobile Master
  • March 27, 2026

Does cellular data work on the tablet (with wifi off)?


Georgia Koodo
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Hi ​@SebLemery, tablet plans are not provisioned for calls and/or SMS, only data. 


SebLemery
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  • March 27, 2026

 Hi ​@SebLemery, tablet plans are not provisioned for calls and/or SMS, only data. 

is it possible to change that?


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  • Mobile Master
  • March 27, 2026

No you will need to change to add a regular cellphone plan and cancel the tablet plan


SebLemery
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  • March 27, 2026

well that is stupid. how much more money is koodo gonna need to take from me to enable this. all canadian carriers are fukin crooks


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  • Mobile Master
  • March 27, 2026

What you have is a data only tablet plan.

If you want to start sending SMS, then you will need a plan.

https://www.koodomobile.com/en/shop/mobility/bring-your-own-phone?INTCMP=KMNew_NavMenu_Shop_Plans

You can also look at prepaid plans.  It really depends on what your needs are.

 

Is this just for 1 sms or you want to be able to call and talk as well as send a bunch of texts on a regular basis?


Dinh
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  • March 27, 2026

well that is stupid. how much more money is koodo gonna need to take from me to enable this. all canadian carriers are fukin crooks

Can you share the detail of your "tablet" plan? Did it say specifically that it was for a tablet? I asked since $34 (included tax) seems to be an expensive one.

As well, which tablet are you using? I knew some Chinese tablet can receive SMS but it might not compatible with Koodo network. The error that you saw might be one of the indication.