I can receive and send IMessages but not SMS messages how do I fix this?

I can receive IMessages on my IPad Air but not SMS messages, how do I fix this?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 10, 2019 11:04 PM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2019 1:09 AM

Your iPad can only send/receive SMS if is coupled with an iPhone (with its own Cellular plan). Stand-alone, the iPad (either with or without its own SIM) does not support SMS/MMS messaging.


So, do you have an iPhone with an active Cellular plan? If so, we can help.

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Nov 11, 2019 1:09 AM in response to Brucie7788

Your iPad can only send/receive SMS if is coupled with an iPhone (with its own Cellular plan). Stand-alone, the iPad (either with or without its own SIM) does not support SMS/MMS messaging.


So, do you have an iPhone with an active Cellular plan? If so, we can help.

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