As a customer myself who constantly uses my text messages, I realize how important it is to be able to receive your text in a timely manner. You should not have to wait 70 minutes. I understand how confusing that can get. I will make sure that I help you as much as I can. What messaging (Messages + or the preinstalled messaging app) application are you using? How long has this been happening for? Is your wife experiencing a delay when she gets your text? Please elaborate. 

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