How to send text NOT iMessage to iPhone users

I have an iPhone on iOs 8.1.2. I do not have data, so whenever I try to send a normal text message, the other person receives my text message and sends a text back, but I do not receive it until I have wifi. How can I text and receive text messages without this iMessage feature between iPhones?

Sending messages solely over text requires you to completely disable your Wi-Fi and cellular data connection, or change a few settings within the Settings app.
There are two ways:
Disable iMessage to Send as SMS:
Tap the Settings app>select the "Message" option>Set the "iMessage" toggle switch to the "Off" position>Tap the Messages app and send your text message
Or: Disable Wi-Fi and Cellular Data to Send as SMS
Tap the Settings app and select the "Wi-Fi" option>Set the "Wi-Fi" toggle switch to the "Off" position>return to the Settings page>Choose the "General" option>Select "Cellular" >Set the Cellular data toggle switch to the "Off" position>Send your text message as normal.
Hope it is helpful.

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