How can I send messages using iPad

I recently added my iPad onto my cellphone account. ATT gave it a SIM card and phone number. Seems like the only devices that I can send messages to are other Apple products. Is it possible to send to none Apple cellphones? I even tried sending a message to a relative on my service and it did not go through.
Any advice or help would be a blessing!

Messages is an Apple app that only works with other iOS devices. You cannot send a text from the iPad to a non iOS device or any other cell phone or smartphone.

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