HT4571 i cannot text messages using my ipad. please explain what i need to do to make this work

i have an ipad wifi celluar and cannot text. Is there something i need to do to make this work?

You can only use iMessage by turning on in settings, sign up with your email.
You can only text other Apple users that also turn on iMessage.   You must use their email unless they have an iPhone.
You can't text to non apple devices.

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