Can you use iMessage from another country?
Yes, you can use it with someone in a different country absolutely free. Note that you can also use it to send photos or videos free.
Why can I not activate my iMessage?
If iMessage hasn’t activated after 24 hours, your next best step is to reset your network settings. Do this by navigating to Settings → General → Reset → Reset Network Settings. This won’t delete any data, except you will have to re-enter any Wi-Fi passwords that your device already knows.
Can you send text messages to another country?
How to text an international number? You can send an international SMS to a phone by using your carrier data roaming plan. In the phone Messaging app, type your country’s exit code followed by the cell number you want to text. Then, write your message and press Send.
Do I get charged for using iMessage internationally?
There is no extra charge for international iMessages. The only caveat is that if the cell data network is used instead of WiFI, some of your data allotment is consumed and you’re paying for that.
How do I enable my iMessage?
1. Ensure iMessage is enabled. Open Settings, scroll down, and tap Messages. Make sure the toggle for iMessage is green, and there is no message below it like iMessage waiting for activation.
How do I get text messages after being overseas?
So turn off your cell phone data by putting your phone in Airplane Mode and turning on Wi-Fi. You CAN receive messages (non-SMS) over Wi-Fi, for free. You CANNOT send or receive SMS messages (“texts”) via your cell phone carrier when you are in Airplane Mode.
Can you iMessage internationally for free?
You can send an iMessage to anyone anywhere in the world for free. There is no charge from Apple to use iMessage. You may pay data charges depending on your carrier. You might also want to make sure that “Send as SMS” is turned off for now, so that if the iMessage fails, you are not charged for an international SMS.
Are iMessages blue or green?
If your iPhone messages are green, it means that they’re being sent as SMS text messages rather than as iMessages, which appear in blue. iMessages only work between Apple users. You’ll always see green when writing to Android users, or when you’re not connected to the internet.