if i turn off my iMessage, can i still receive texts from us who are still using iMessage?

Yes as SMS if you have a SMS plan from your provider.

Hi SparkJones,

If you have a mobile plan that allows for the sending and receiving of SMS (99.9% do), then you'll most certainly be able to send and receive SMS on your iPhone! If you're unsure, you can always contact your service provider and ask.

If you have any further questions, queries or concerns, please don't hesitate to reply to the thread as I'm following it.

Best of luck!

Yes.

Hi, so if I switch off iMessage and someone with iPhone messages me this would show as an sms at their end?

Thanks

Angela