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Nov 2, 2017 · You need to reread what has been posted. Text messages (SMS) use the voice side channel, and do not require cellular data or Wi-Fi. However, MMS (picture messages) DO require cellular data (not Wi-Fi) on all phones from any manufacturer or any operating system, even basic flip phones. iMessages only work between iPhones, and can use either Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Jan 2, 2023 · Yes, with cellular data turned off iMessage still works whenever you connect to Wi-Fi. You can turn off cellular data by tapping the green button in Control Panel. However, doing so also means you can’t make phone calls, send text messages, or use your cellular data.
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Jan 27, 2012 · iMessage does not require a data or internet connection with a ceillular network. iMessage requires internet access, which included when connected to the internet via an available wi-fi network or when connected to the internet via the cellular network.
Jun 9, 2018 · SMS/MMS need a cellular data connection (they don't go using only a wifi network connection). iMessages need a cellular data connection or a wifi network connection. Regards
iMessage is a secure messaging service that you can use to send and receive text messages in the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. If someone sends a message to your email address or phone number using iMessage, you receive the message on all your Apple devices that are set up to receive messages sent to that email address or phone number.
iMessage. iMessages can be sent to another iPhone or another Apple device over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. With iMessage, you can send texts, high resolution photos and videos, documents, links, Tapbacks, text effects, Live Stickers, message effects, and more. iMessage supports delivery and read receipts and typing indicators. iMessages appear in blue text bubbles on your device.
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Aug 7, 2020 · The main difference between iMessages and text messages is how they send data. Text messages use your cell connection, bouncing from cell tower to cell tower. Meanwhile, iMessages transfer data using the Internet. So you need Wi-Fi or cellular data to send an iMessage, but you can use any cell reception to send a text message.
