How to Fix ‘Phone Carrier Not Supported’ on Tinder

If Tinder isn’t accepting your phone number, your phone carrier might be part of the problem—but not the only one. Tinder itself may be blocking your sign-up.

This guide will explain why this happens, how to fix it, and how to avoid the issue in the future.

Why Tinder Won’t Accept Your Phone Number

If you’re getting the “Phone Carrier Not Supported” message, it usually means there’s a problem with your number. Tinder may be blocking you for one of these reasons:

1. Unsupported Phone Carrier – If your number comes from a free, VoIP, or temporary service, Tinder may flag it as unreliable. These types of numbers are often shared by multiple users, making them easy to detect and block.

2. Blacklisted Number – If you were previously banned, Tinder may have blacklisted your number to prevent you from signing up again. Dating apps track phone numbers, emails, and other details of banned users to stop them from returning.

Some phone carriers struggle with Tinder SMS verification, causing sign-up failures.

Get a Phone Number That Works on Tinder!

If Tinder won’t accept your number, the easiest fix is to get a new one! Public or temporary numbers are often blocked, so using a reliable alternative is key. DatingZest’s Tinder Phone Numbers let you create a new account—even if you were previously banned. Here’s How to Fix It:

1. Stop Trying Your Blocked Number – Repeated attempts can make the restriction worse.
2. Get a DatingZest Number – Buy a Tinder-compatible phone number for just $10 (includes two numbers).
3. Wait for Confirmation – Once purchased, you’ll receive an email. Then, go back to the DatingZest page and retrieve your number.

Other Troubleshooting Steps:

• Reinstall Tinder – Uninstall, then reinstall the app and try signing in again, sometimes resolve the Oops! Something went wrong Tinder error.
• Contact Tinder Support – Submit a request under “Trouble With Account Login” and provide details about the issue.

Which Phone Carriers Does Tinder Support?

Tinder supports phone numbers from major SIM-based carriers. Virtual or temporary numbers often cause sign-up issues. Here are some supported carriers:

• 📍 United States: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Mint Mobile
• 📍 United Kingdom: EE, O2, Three, Vodafone
• 📍 France: Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom
• 📍 Japan: NTT Docomo, KDDI, SoftBank
• 📍 Germany: Telekom, 1&1, Blau, Vodafone
• 📍 Canada: Rogers, Telus, Bell
• 📍 Australia: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone

Not sure which carrier works best? Google the top phone carriers in your country to find a reliable option.If you don’t know where to start, feel free to Google the best phone carriers in your country.

You or Your Phone Carrier — Where Does Tinder’s Grudge Lie?

Tinder won’t always tell you if you’re banned, but there’s an easy way to check. If your number works on other dating apps (like Bumble, Grindr, or Coffee Meets Bagel) but suddenly stops working on Tinder, it’s probably personal.

🚨 Banned on one Match Group app? You’re likely banned across all of them—Hinge, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, and more.

Don’t give up!

Liam