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Why can't I send text messages from my iPad mini to non iPhone numbers.

I have just bought an iPad mini I can send messages to iPhones I have full signal and wifi but messages won't send.

iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)

Posted on May 26, 2014 10:15 AM

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Posted on May 26, 2014 10:18 AM

Because to send messages to non Apple devices you need to use SMS messaging which the iPad cannot do.


SMS messaging is a carrier service based on the cellular carriers voice and text messaging channels.


iPads, even cellualr ones do not have access to those channels and as such cannot message non Apple devices.

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May 26, 2014 10:18 AM in response to lucyfromgirvan

Because to send messages to non Apple devices you need to use SMS messaging which the iPad cannot do.


SMS messaging is a carrier service based on the cellular carriers voice and text messaging channels.


iPads, even cellualr ones do not have access to those channels and as such cannot message non Apple devices.

Why can't I send text messages from my iPad mini to non iPhone numbers.

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