Failure to receive group i messaging

I am not able to receive some group i messages. I do not have a texting plan and have had ATT block all incoming texts. I am able to receive individual iMessages. However, I am not able to receive the group messages from my friends who have iPhones (these are also the same people I am able to receive individual i messages from).
Also, I have noticed that if I try and send a group email, I am able to send to 4 names and still be considered an imessage. However, any more than 4, it turns into a text message?
Thanks for your input.

IMessage is currently down and is acting up.
I suggest for now, you dont use group IMessage.
There is also a possibility that one of your devices your trying to talk to has a bug...
If IMessage doesnt work by Thursday, I would give Apple a call

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