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Does iMessage work without WiFi or cellular service?

Does iMessage work without WiFi or cellular service?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 9, 2018 6:36 AM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2018 6:45 AM

SMS/MMS need a cellular data connection (they don't go using only a wifi network connection).

iMessages need a cellular data connection or a wifi network connection.

Regards

Giulio

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Does iMessage work without WiFi or cellular service?

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