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Can I receive text messages with the airplane mode on?

I am going to France and I do not want to be charged for calls and text messages. I wanted to know if the airplane mode also ignores text messages, not just calls. Thank you.

iPhone 4, iOS 6.0.2

Posted on Jun 18, 2013 5:35 PM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2013 5:39 PM

No you won't receive text message with airplane mode on but you can receive imessages if you turn wifi back on after you turn on airplane mode and you have wifi available

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Can I receive text messages with the airplane mode on?

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