Can you receive SMS texts over Wi-Fi?

SMS over Wi-Fi means that when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network that can access the internet, you’ll still be able to receive SMS messages even if your phone is not in an area where it can connect to our mobile network.

Can iPhone receive SMS over Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi calling allows your iPhone to place and receive phone calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi network. If you have a weak cellular signal but a solid Wi-Fi signal, your iPhone will automatically switch over and route calls and texts via Wi-Fi.

Can I receive SMS with cellular data off?

If you turn off cellular data and Wi-Fi you can still send and receive SMS and make voice calls.

Can iPad cellular receive SMS?

You might not realize it, but your iPad can send and receive text messages just like your iPhone. This way, you only need one iOS device at a time, and won’t have to juggle them all when you get a text.

How can I receive text messages on my iPhone without service?

Re: Cannot text without a data plan (iPhone)?

1. Open the Settings app and go to “Message”
2. Locate the switch for “Send as SMS” and turn this to the ON position (if send as SMS is already on, try turning it off for about 10 seconds and then turn it back on again)
3. Return to Messages and try sending the text message again.

How do I make sure I am not using data on my iPhone?

7 ways to seriously cut back on iPhone data usage

1. Restrict iTunes and App Store downloads.
2. Disable background app refresh.
3. See which apps are using the most data.
4. Disable Wi-Fi Assist.
5. Download music, don’t stream.
6. Fetch mail less frequently.
7. Use Safari’s Reading List.

Can you send text messages on an iPhone without data?

They only work when you have an Internet connection. To send iMessages, you need a data plan, or you can send them over WiFi. If there is no available data network, messages to other iPhones will also be sent as SMS text messages, and you will be charged by your carrier, unless you have a message plan.

Can I receive SMS on iPad without iPhone?

The Messages app can send text messages to anyone who owns an iPhone or iPad, even if you don’t own an iPhone. The iPad uses your Apple ID to route the message based on the email address associated with your Apple ID account. To turn on this feature, tap Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.

Can WiFi iPad send text messages?

Currently, Messages is only available on Apple platforms, so Windows and Android customers can’t use it. On an iPhone, Messages can also send and receive SMS text messages. But by default, iPads can’t send SMS text messages through Apple’s Messages app.

How do I send and receive iMessages on my iPhone?

To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan. Contact your wireless carrier for more information. You can also set up your other Apple devices to send and receive messages from any Apple device. If Wi-Fi is unavailable, iMessages will be sent over cellular data. Cellular data rates might apply.

What if I don’t have iMessage on my iPhone?

If you aren’t using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos that you send to other cell phones or iOS devices. SMS/MMS messages aren’t encrypted and appear in green text bubbles on your device. To use SMS/MMS on an iPhone, you need a text-messaging plan. Contact your wireless carrier for more information.

Why can’t I send text messages over WiFi on iPhone?

With the iPhone it will be sending out through iMessage and that requires data that is why you can only do it while connected to Wifi. In your settings you should be able to change it to only SMS or MMS I would think. As I am not an iPhone user I don’t know exactly where that setting would be.

Can you exchange iMessages on an iPod touch without data?

An iPod Touch can exchange iMessages which doesn’t have a data or internet connection with a cellular network and the same for an iPad with wi-fi only. iMessage on an iPhone either sends as text (SMS) messages to non iPhone/iOS 5 users or if iPhones have no data connection at all.