IMessages sending as SMS even though option is disabled?

Yeah, question says it all really..
The option to send as SMS when iMessage is set to "off" but it will still send as SMS?
I have an iPhone 5, not a 4 so..

If iMessage is "off" as you say then the iPhone will send as SMS, again as you have stated, "will still send as SMS. If you want to attempt an iMessage you need to turn iMessage ON, in addition the recipient must have iPhone with iMessage ON, and they must have enabled Data or WiFi must be on with internet connection.

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The following Knowledge Base article has some great information for troubleshooting your issue:
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
Specifically:
If you are still unable to send or receive an iMessage, follow these steps
Make sure that the contact trying to message you isn't blocked in Settings > Messages > Blocked.
Verify that the contact you are attempting to send a message to is registered with iMessage.
If the issue occurs with a specific contact or contacts, back up or forward important messages and delete your current messaging threads with the contact. Create a new message to the contact and try again.
If the issue occurs with a specific contact or contacts, delete and re-create the contact in the Contacts application. Create a new message to the newly created contact and try again.
Back up and restore your device as new.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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