Can't send pics to non iPhone users

Hi new to apple have new phone t mobile as carrier. Can't send photos in messages to non iPhone users which is most of my friends. Please advise

Unless your friends are using an iOS device with an active iMessage account set up on it, you can only use regular SMS texting and MMS through your cell service provider.
In your message settings, you will need to have "send as sms" enabled, and have the slider for SMS/MMS set to "ON". If it still does not work, then you need to contact T-Mobile and tell them your MMS service does not seem to be functioning properly.

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