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Can an iPhone without service text a flip phone?

Can an iPhone without service text a flip phone?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 19, 2023 7:49 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2023 8:06 PM

No, not with the native messaging app. You could use something like TextNow and text and make calls over WiFi.

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Feb 19, 2023 8:06 PM in response to Armystay7

No, not with the native messaging app. You could use something like TextNow and text and make calls over WiFi.

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Feb 19, 2023 8:00 PM in response to Armystay7

Armystay7 Said:

"Can an iPhone without service text a flip phone?"

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Messaging w/o Service:

No. And Messaging is a serve you must pay for. It is not included in a Cellular-only service plan.

And what's the black box all about, in your post?

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