IMessage is data, just like web browsing, email, or iCloud sync. So if your plan includes data, or if you're on wifi, iMessage is free. As another member said, if there's a data problem and it. = It's free, fast and multi-platform (more reliable if not iCloud). You can write only some words or a complete book. It is no more complicated to attach pictures, movies, or a document. Finally, the person who can receive an iMessage, have for sure also an email set on the device. It really depends on both sides. If you have a data plan and your friend has a data plan then you will/can use iMessage. If your friend has no data plan then you will be sending international SMS.

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OpenTextingOnline invites you to send free text messages online. That's right, you can text from your computer to mobile phones using our app. Unlike other free SMS services we offer true reliability and international reach! No registration, no hassles. The only thing you need is an internet connection. Love free texting? Enjoy the web app that works!

How to send texts online

1. Go to opentextingonline.com.
2. Choose a destination country.
3. Enter the phone number.
4. If you wish to receive replies to your text message by email, please enter your email address.
5. Type your text message.
6. Send a text or MMS or both.
7. Wait for reply.
8. Rinse and repeat.

Tips

• If you sent MMS (attached image, video, audio) and your message did not reach the destination, try to send plain text message instead.
• Save / load conversation feature does not work properly in 'incognito' or 'private' browser mode.
• For all who are testing the app, don't use words 'test' or 'testing' - some mobile providers can reject it. Text something meaningful!
• If you presented with an option to choose your recipient's mobile service provider, please select it. SMS delivery is going to be faster and almost guaranteed.
• If you specified return email and your text message did not reach the destination, try send it again without the reply option.
• In some cases it can take some time for a text message to be delivered.
• Some mobile operators may charge the recipient small fees for receiving text messages.

Privacy and security

• If you're worried about privacy, don't. Opentextingonline.com does not sell, trade or rent individual personal information to third parties.
• We employ strong security measures to protect the data we collect against unauthorized access.
• We have also put safeguards in place to ensure that users don't abuse our service.
• Spam messages are blocked automatically.
• The IP address of each person who sends texts from the website or by using the mobile app is recorded.
• Users who receive unwanted texts from individuals using the service should contact us. We will take swift action.

Your text message is on its way!

Imessage

Try these steps first

1. Restart your device:
2. Check your network connection. To send a message as iMessage or MMS, you need a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. To send an SMS message, you need cellular network connection. If you turn on Wi-Fi Calling, you can send SMS messages over Wi-Fi.
3. Check with your carrier to see if the type of message you’re trying to send, like MMS or SMS, is supported.
4. If you’re trying to send group MMS messages on an iPhone, go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging. If you don't see an option to turn on MMS Messaging or Group Messaging on your iPhone, then your carrier might not support this feature.
5. Make sure that your device has enough space to receive images and videos.
6. Make sure that you entered the correct phone number or email address for the contact.

If you see a Waiting for Activation alert, learn what to do.

If you still need help, find your issue below to learn what to do next.

If you see a red exclamation point

If you try to send a message and you see with an alert that says Not Delivered, follow these steps:

1. Check your network connection.
2. Tap , then tap Try Again.
   
3. If you still can’t send the message, tap , then tap Send as Text Message. Messaging rates may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.

If you see a green message bubble

If you see a green message bubble instead of a blue one, then that message was sent using MMS/SMS instead of iMessage. There are several reasons for this:

• The person that you sent the message to doesn't have an Apple device.
• iMessage is turned off on your device or on your recipient’s device. To check if iMessage is turned on for your device, go to Settings > Messages > iMessage.
• iMessage is temporarily unavailable on your device or on your recipient’s device.

Learn the difference between iMessage and MMS/SMS messages.

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If you receive messages on one device but not the other

If you have an iPhone and another iOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.

If you don't see your phone number, you can link your iPhone number to your Apple ID so you can send and receive iMessages from your phone number. You can also set up Text Message Forwarding so you can send and receive MMS and SMS messages on all of your Apple devices.

If you have issues with a group message

If you’re in a group message and stop receiving messages, check if you left the conversation. Open Messages and tap the group message. If you see a message that says you left the conversation, then either you left the conversation or you were removed from the group message. You can rejoin a group message only if someone in the group adds you.

To start a new group message:

1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button to start a new message.
2. Enter the phone numbers or email addresses of your contacts.
3. Type your message, then tap the Send button .

If you have other issues with a group message, you might need to delete the conversation and start a new one. To delete a group message:

1. Open Messages and find the conversation that you want to delete.
2. Swipe left over the conversation.
3. Tap Delete.

When you delete a message, you can't recover it. If you want to save parts of a message, take a screenshot. To save an attachment in a message, touch and hold the attachment, tap More, then tap Save.

Learn more

• If you still can't send or receive messages, contact Apple Support.
• If you don't receive SMS messages, contact your carrier.
• If you switched to a non-Apple phone, learn how to deactivate iMessage.
• Learn how to report unwanted iMessages.