Why Am I Not Receiving JAMB Results via SMS - It is Saying Connection Timeouts?

If you not getting any response from the JAMB results short code 55019, it keeps telling you connection time out after 20 seconds, and you have almost spent more  credit balance on your sim card checking for this result. What can you do?

It seems almost all airtel users have issue with checking results. Nigeria network service providers need to work on that, many students are worried.

If you've been trying to check your 2024 JAMB results via SMS but keep getting connection timeouts response, you're not alone. This frustrating experience can leave you wondering why you're not receiving a response and what might be causing the issue. Please, read further.

During peak periods, such as when JAMB results are released, mobile networks may experience high levels of traffic, leading to network congestion. When the network is congested, SMS messages may be delayed or fail to go through, resulting in connection timeouts.

Also, sometimes technical issues on the mobile network or the JAMB result checking platform can cause connection timeouts. These issues may include server downtime, maintenance activities, or glitches in the SMS delivery system. Before anything, make sure that you're sending the SMS message in the correct format specified by JAMB. Any deviation from the required format may result in connection timeouts or errors. Double-check the information you're providing in the SMS message, such as your JAMB registration number and examination year, to ensure accuracy.

It could be insufficient balance? If you're using a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) mobile plan,  make sure that you have sufficient airtime balance to send the SMS message. Insufficient airtime balance can prevent the SMS message from being sent successfully, resulting in connection timeouts. However, some mobile network providers may impose limitations or restrictions on certain types of SMS services, including result checking services. Check with your service provider to ensure that there are no restrictions or limitations that could be causing connection timeouts when checking your JAMB results via SMS.

If you keep getting connection timeouts response when checking your JAMB results via SMS, don't give up. Keep trying at different times of the day when network congestion may be lower. Be patient and persistent, and eventually, you should be able to successfully check your results via SMS.