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How can I use text messages on my iPad my number from the sim I used dose not seem to be working
iPad Air, iPadOS 14
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Do you have an iPhone - or only an iPad?
If you have a DataSIM installed in your iPad, the associated Cellular Number is only used to identify your Cellular Account for billing purposes; it is not used to make or receive cellular calls or text messages. An iPad, whether a Cellular model or not, is not capable of directly accessing Cellular Voice or SMS/MMS Messaging features. An iPad with either WiFi or Cellular connectivity alone can only access IP-data services.
However, If paired with an iPhone, the capabilities of iPad significantly broaden to include access to Cellular Voice and Messaging services of the associated iPhone - relayed to the iPad over WiFi using Apple’s continuity features.
More information about Continuity and the relevant Cellular services can be found here:
Continuity
Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch – Apple Support
SMS/MMS Messaging
WiFi Calling
Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling – Apple Support