Receiving iMessages to my phone number

Does iMessage receive messages sent to my phone number?  I thought it did but don't see how to set it up.....Or was that only in iOS6?

Just read that thread.....
Are they saying that if you receive an iMessage from somebody else and they sent it to your mobile number, iMessage Mac will pick it up?
Currently I can only receive iMessages that others send to my email address.

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
    Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
    -Braden

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    iOS: Troubleshooting Messages

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    Hello,
    For iMessage activation issues, please follow these steps via this link : http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    If your issue still happen after that, you will need to contact the Apple Support in order for them to investigate further.

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    How do I remove iMessage from my phone number?

    Settings>>>Message>> Turn iMessage OFF

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