Why can I not send a SMS message to a non iPhone when MMS is turned off?

Why can I not send a SMS message to a non iPhone when MMS is turned off? I'm getting charged an MMS every time I send a text to a non iPhone so have turned off MMS. Have tried all sorts of work arounds include rests etc. Anybody any ideas?

Both of those are carrier features, contact your cell phone provider and ask them why.

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