iMessage cost?

Hi, I’m new to iPhone and just wondering if there’s a charge to send photos to another iPhone via iMessage? I would normally have used WhatsApp on my old phone. Thanks 😊

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 26, 2023 12:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2023 12:42 AM

Apple doesn't charge you for sending iMessages, but your cell phone carrier might charge you for the cellular data you use up in sending them. iMessages normally travel over the Internet (hence over WiFi or cellular data), though there are a few cases where iPhones will send SMS (text) messages just to get a connection started.

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Nov 26, 2023 12:42 AM in response to Tine-ann

Apple doesn't charge you for sending iMessages, but your cell phone carrier might charge you for the cellular data you use up in sending them. iMessages normally travel over the Internet (hence over WiFi or cellular data), though there are a few cases where iPhones will send SMS (text) messages just to get a connection started.

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