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Can you have iMessage without cellular

Can you have iMessage on an iPad without cellular?


Posted on Dec 26, 2021 6:22 PM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2021 7:16 PM

Yes, but you will NOT be able to send/recieve SMS messages without the need to tether your iPad to an iPhone to send and receive these SMS messages on an iPhone, through to your iPad.


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Can you have iMessage without cellular

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