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Why does it say “sent as text message” sometimes when I sent it to certain people with iPhones?

iPhone 6s, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 10, 2021 4:15 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2021 4:17 PM

When Wi-Fi connection (you or the receiver) is weak or iMessage is Off.

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Mar 10, 2021 4:17 PM in response to gaje224

When Wi-Fi connection (you or the receiver) is weak or iMessage is Off.

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