Advantages to using iMessage?

Hi, are there any advantages to using iMessage if you're on a plan with unlimited taik and text? iMessage uses data on the 4GLTE network if one is not on a Wi-Fi connection, so why use iMessage when you have unlimited text messages? I'm curious; I like iMessages, but why use data if you're on a tiered plan if you don't have to?

MaceWindu57, we want you to take advantage of every benefit available on our wireless network. The iMessaging feature works great for group text conversations and sending/recieving messages to iPads or iPods. Additionally, this option is also awesome when you're in a location that has no wireless reception as you can send iMessages over Wi-Fi instead. Lastly, iMessaging is a free way to send/recieve text messages for those that don't subscribe to a Messaging Plan.
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jengrz wrote:
My friend switched his phone number from an iPhone to a Blackberry. My phone still wants to use iMessage to send him a text and won't let me send it as a text unless I turn off iMessage on my phone. Is there a fix for this?
TechCrunch posted a solution today that applies to this problem, I think.
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Hello?

Go to
Settings
Messages
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Hi, reagans3.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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I tried that, thinking it was exactly what I wanted, but it still sends stuff as SMS (green bubble).

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