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Blocking SMS Short Code Texts From Third-Party Service I Paid For
I am a mobile Notary Public and signed up for a services to help me scheduling my appointments. This service works by sending text messages to me providing appointment details and URL links . Unfort...
messenger. i actually used it for the first time earlier this week..was not a bad experience...plus i detest having to call in lol..or make calls period lol
To test your ability to receive short code traffic (Not USSD codes that start with #) send help to that code. 73981(Bank of America) 93557 (Wells Fargo) 22000(Google)
If you get a response then T-Mobile is passing all traffic.
USSD -Self service calling codes (Dialed from voice app.) #225# https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/self-service-short-codes
Commercial Short/Long Codes- (Sent/Received in messaging app.) 456 Billing, 3340 TMO Tuesday’s, 1112 Surveys, 22000 Google.
If you get an error immediately on an Android device check Settings>Applications> 3 Dots top right> Special access> Use premium text> select “Always allow or Ask” to enable.
Leave at “Never allow” to block outbound commercial short code traffic.
Hope this helps.
