How do I send messages from iPad to non apple devices?

How do I send messages from iPad to non apple devices?

Found a good article explaning why the iPad doesn't send texts over iMessage the way you would think.  Turns out that the iPad isn't a phone and doesn't use 3G or Wifi the same way a phone would so you can't really send texts from iMessage on your iPad the same way you can on your iPhone.
http://blog.chron.com/helpline/2011/12/sending-text-messages-from-an-ipad/

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    As far as I know, the native Messages app of the iPad was never able to send or receive SMS messages. SMS messages are a function of the voice portion of the cellular system, and even an iPad with celluler hardware connects only to the data portion of the cellular system.

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    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
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     Cheers, Tom

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5419
    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
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    iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
    Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
    iOS: About Messages
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    Set up iMessage
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    iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
    How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
    http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
    Set Up Alert Sounds
    http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3
    Extra FaceTime IDs
    http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
    http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
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    FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
    iOS 7 allows you to block phone numbers or e-mail addresses from contacting you via the Phone, FaceTime, or Messages
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    How to Block Someone on FaceTime
    http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
    My Facetime Doesn't Ring
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457#19087457
    How to watch FaceTime calls on the big screen with Apple TV
    http://www.imore.com/daily-tip-ios-5-airplay-mirroring-facetime
    Send an iMessage as a Text Message Instead with a Quick Tap & Hold
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    To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
    How to Send SMS from iPad
    http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
    How to Receive SMS Messages on an iPad
    http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.html
    Apps for Texting http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-texting
    You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
    http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
     Cheers, Tom

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    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
    iOS: About Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
    Set up iMessage
    http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
    iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
    How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
    http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
    http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
    FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
    How to Block Someone on FaceTime
    http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
    My Facetime Doesn't Ring
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457
    To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
    How to Send SMS from iPad
    http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
    You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
    http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
     Cheers, Tom

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