Is it free to send an iMessage to someone in America?

Is it free to send an iMessage to someone in America?

Yes, just beware as mentioned, iMessage ONLY works between iOS 5 devices.  Depending on your message settings, if the recipient is not using an Apple device with iOS 5, the message may be automatically sent anyway, but as a regular text message (which may cost you money or count against a message quota, if you have one).
Also, unless you are on free wifi, it may cost you cellular data on your plan.

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  • Why can't I send an iMessage to someone from my iPad unless they message me first?

    Why can't I send an iMessage to someone from my iPad unless they message me first?  Even if it is someone I have chatted with on iMessage before, if they have been cleared off my screen, I can't send them anything unless they message me first.  I know for a fact they have an up to date iPhone.

    OK.
    Turn off and on (restart) your iOS device (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds, then slide the slider.)
    If restarting doesn’t fix it:
    It has been reported that changing your DNS settings fixes this issue. To change DNS servers, follow these instructions for iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad):
    Tap Settings
    Tap Wi-Fi on the left-hand side
    Tap the blue arrow next to your current Wi-Fi network
    Tap the “DNS” field and enter the DNS servers; 8.8.8.8
    Now see if it is working.

  • Whenever i try and send an imessage to someone that has an iphone it gets stuck at times and won't go through. I then have to send it as a basic text and then it will respond message failed to send what should i do when it does this i need help

    Whenever i try and send an imessage to someone that has an iphone it gets stuck at times and won't go through. I then have to send it as a basic text and then it will respond message failed to send what should i do when it does this i need help

    The use of iMessage depends on both the sender and the receiver having an active data connection. If either of the two connections are interrupted, the message can fail. The sending of an iMessage differs from the sending of an SMS, and if you are having SMS failures, that would be a carrier concern.

  • I have an iPhone 5 on the Sprint Network.  My iMessaging seems to work when it wants to when sending a message to others on the Sprint Network.  I can send an iMessage to someone on Verizon during the same time and it works just fine?

    I have iPhone 5 on Sprint.  My husband is also on Sprint and my iMessage to him seems to work whenever it wants.  I can iMessage to friends who have Verizon at the exact same time I am trying to iMessage my husband and the iMessages will go to and from the Verizon friends just fine, but not to my husband.  With him its not even pretending to send our messages as iMessages.  The send bar isn't even blue to him.  To me this seems like an issue with the Sprint Network, but I wanted to see if anyone had had the same/simmilar issues and it ended up being the phone. 

    I can tell you that with Sprint their coverage area isn't as good as Verizon or AT&T.
    Are you sending these imessage while on wifi or cellular data?  Also your husband would need to be in a good coverage area.
    Usually when imessage is unavailable it will send it as a text.  Does your husband receive your imessage as a text?

  • When I send an iMessage sometimes someone else will revive the message in their email.

    Why when I send an iMessage does it sonetimes get revived by another persons email

    I can tell you that with Sprint their coverage area isn't as good as Verizon or AT&T.
    Are you sending these imessage while on wifi or cellular data?  Also your husband would need to be in a good coverage area.
    Usually when imessage is unavailable it will send it as a text.  Does your husband receive your imessage as a text?

  • Is it free to send a iMessage from my iPhone in the UK to an iPhone user in New Zealand?

    I'd like to know if iMessage works internationally or whether itll cost me to iMessage someone in another country?

    iMessage is free if your both on Wi-Fi
    If your not your carrier may charge you

  • Does it cost money to send an iMessage to someone in another country?

    My friend and I both have iOS 5 and we're in different countries. Would it cost me any money to send her an iMessage?

    No, you can send iMessages to *any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch user world-wide for free.
    *iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch must be using iOS 5 and above, and iOS 5 is supported on:
    iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, iPod Touch 3rd Generation and iPod Touch 4th Generation

  • How do I stop other devices on my network from receiving me iMessages? I send an iMessage to someone and everyone on my network sees my conversation.

    How do I stop other devices on my network from recieving my IMessage?
    I send a friend an iMessage and other people on my network get to see the conversatiom.

    Are you sending a group MMS? If so that is why. Also if others are using the same apple id as you then they will see all your imessage texts. You need to change your apple id on you device.

  • Imessage doesnt send imessages to someone with ios5, only sms texts

    When I try sending an iMessage to someone with iOS 5, they don't receive it. When they send it to me, I receive it as an SMS text. I tried sending to another iPhone and iMessage worked, as did SMS text with a non-iPhone. Why is this happening? It's really frustrating and I don't know what to do to fix it.

    Hi, I have a very easy solution. It took me only 3 seconds. Go to Settings>messages, activate iMessage and deactivate sms. Next time you send a text, it will automatically send as iMessage!

  • Why does my email appear when i send an imessage?

    When I send an iMessage to someone else with an iPhone, it comes up as my email instead of my cell phone number. I haved looked all over the internet and I have also been on the phone with Tech Support for over an hour. But then he was gone all of the sudden? Does anyone know how to make my number show up instead of my email?

    Yeah send it from your phone.
    Your computer has no knowledge of your phones phone number, it is not a phone.

  • When i send a imessage it comes up as my email address

    When i send an imessage to someone it comes up on their phone as my email address. what do i do?

    When you go to Settings>Messages>Send and Recieve At what is listed for send?
    Also, see the previous discussions listed on the right side of this page under the heading "More Like This"?

  • TS4196 when I send Imessage to someone with iphone, there had received 2 message.  one from my phone No:  and  other one from my E-mail  apple ID   why is that happen

    hello
    I just install mountain lion  I try to send imessage from my MBP  , every time i send the imessage to someone iphone
    they received 2 mesage from me    one from my mobile number  and the other from the my email addres  apple ID
    can you tell me what is appening or how can I fix it  so only one message
    thanks

    Go to Settings/General/Reset and choose Reset All Content and Settings. This will erase everything on the iPhone and allow you to set it up again as new with the proper Apple ID.

  • Is it free to send messages in iMessage to another county? if yes why it does not show that these messages from iMessage?

    Is it free to send messages in iMessage to another county? if yes why it does not show that these messages from iMessage?

    if you receive an imessage not on any internet connection you will receive it as a sms (green) and yes it counts toward your texting plan

  • Why can't I send a iMessage and use FaceTime

    why can't I use iMessage and FaceTime on my iPad?

    Unable to make or receive FaceTime calls after April 16, 2014
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5419
    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
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    iOS: About Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
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    iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
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    How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
    http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
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    Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
    http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
    FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
    Fix Can’t Sign Into FaceTime or iMessage iOS 7
    http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/
    FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
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    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
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    How to watch FaceTime calls on the big screen with Apple TV
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    http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
    How to Receive SMS Messages on an iPad
    http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.html
    Apps for Texting http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-texting
    You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
    http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
     Cheers, Tom

  • TS4268 I am having trouble sending in iMessage. Any suggestions? I had it working just a little bit ago.

    I can't seem to send an iMessage. I had it working just a little bit ago, but now it won't work.

    Is your wifi connected and working?
    Are you trying to message another Apple device?
    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
    iOS: About Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
    Set up iMessage
    http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
    FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
    For non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
     Cheers, Tom

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