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Can I send or receive text messages with a Twilio toll free phone number?

No. Twilio toll free numbers are not able to send or receive SMS messages. When making an SMS app with Twilio, you must use an SMS-enabled phone number. This FAQ article has information on which phone numbers are SMS-enabled.

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