Some texts being sent as SMS instead of iMessage

Some of my texts are being sent as SMS (green) instead of iMessages (blue) even though I know these people have iPhones.  It's only certain people it happens to as I have other friends who have iPhones and messages are being sent as iMessages like they should be.  Is there any way to fix this?
Thanks!

Hello kaeilli
Thanks for the question. Since the issue is isolated to a few contacts, have you confirmed that these contacts are indeed using iMessage (is it enabled on their iPhone?). If so, see this article:
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
If you still can't send or receive iMessages
1. Ensure that iMessage is turned on in Settings > Messages.
2. To send and receive iMessages, your device must have a valid cellular or Wi-Fi data connection.
           - iPhone: Troubleshooting Cellular data
           - iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
3. iMessage registration validates your Apple ID for use with iMessage. If you are unable to activate iMessage, follow this article.
4; If an iMessage cannot be sent, it will be resent using SMS or MMS, depending on the content. You can turn this behavior on or off in Settings > Messages > Send As SMS. Carrier messaging rates may apply.
5. Verify that the Apple ID or phone number is listed in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.
Thanks,
Matt M.

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