Twilio: Messaging is unavailable for this phone number

Question

I have a Twilio test account for now. I got assigned a Belgian phone number and I validated my own mobile number. I'm trying to send simple SMS message from my assigned Twilio number to my mobile number but that doesn't work.

The dashboard indicates "Messaging is unavailable for this phone number." But in the messaging FAQ (https://www.twilio.com/help/faq/phone-numbers/which-countries-does-twilio-have-phone-numbers-in-and-what-are-their-capabilities), it is mentioned that Domestic and Global SMS is enabled for Belgium.

1) Why can't I send SMS messages if my country is listed as SMS enabled? 2) Is it because I have a trial account and will it work once I upgrade?

Answer 1

Answer to your questions:

1) Why can't I send SMS messages if my country is listed as SMS enabled? For this, I can say may there something wrong in your code. If your country is listed in SMS enabled countries, then it will work there is no issue.

2) Is it because I have a trial account and will it work once I upgrade? From an trial account You can send SMS to the number with you registeted. To other numbers it will work after you upgrade your account.

If you share your code then will be easy to help you.

You can refer this, I think it will help you. http://phpobserver.wordpress.com/2014/03/18/build-sms-text-message-into-your-web-apps-twilio-api/