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imessage on cellular network

Why am I able to send imessages while on wi-fi but not able to when on my cellular network. I have an unlimited texting plan.

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 10, 2021 11:23 AM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2021 11:36 AM

You may have an unlimited texting plan (that supports SMS messages) but you need to enable cellular data to use iMessages or MMS messages. See:

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

See the 'Turn cellular data on or off' section in:

Check the cellular data usage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


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javaliga
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Aug 10, 2021 11:36 AM in response to bmardian

You may have an unlimited texting plan (that supports SMS messages) but you need to enable cellular data to use iMessages or MMS messages. See:

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

See the 'Turn cellular data on or off' section in:

Check the cellular data usage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


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imessage on cellular network

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