Group texts with both iPhones and Android
Why can I not send group texts to groups that have both iPhones and android phones. Have made sure all users have current operating systems on their phones.
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16
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You may not have an SMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.
For sending Group SMS you need to have SMS plan enabled for the SIM that you use.
Types of group messages
The three types of group messages that you might see are: group iMessage, group MMS, and group SMS. The Messages app automatically chooses the type of group message to send based on you and your recipients' settings, network connection, and carrier plan. For example:
- If you and your recipients are using Apple devices and iMessage is turned on, then the group message is sent as an iMessage.
- If you send a group message to people who aren't using iMessage, then the message is sent as an MMS or SMS message.
Do more with Messages
- Learn how to leave a group message, or add or remove someone from a group.
- Name your group messages to make them easier to find.
- Use inline replies and mentions to call attention to specific messages and people in your group messages.
- Explore the latest features in Messages to stay connected to the conversations that matter the most.