Can iPhone receive SMS via Wi-Fi like iMessage does?

I have an iPhone and live rurally with no reception. I am only able to recieve texts via Imessage, is there a way to set up the phone to recieve texts other ways using WiFi? As in from other brand handsets etc




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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on May 14, 2025 6:03 PM

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Posted on May 14, 2025 8:03 PM

Unfortunately, iPhones cannot receive traditional SMS messages over Wi-Fi like iMessage. You would need a service or app that allows for messaging over Wi-Fi, like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, to receive texts from non-iPhone users in areas with no cellular reception.

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