Why can I not text anyone without an apple device?

I just purchased a new iPhone 4s. For some reason, none of my texts are being delivered. I can recieve messages though. It might make a difference to know that my daughter has a work android phone and is not getting any of my messages until she turns on her iPad and then they all come streaming in. Help!!!

Sounds like you are sending iMessages only. does your Phone have an active cellular connection? Does it have a plan that includes SMS messages?
If all of that is true, go to Settings->Messages->Send as SMS and turn it on.
Also for your daughter, if you are sending a message to her email associated with her iPad then that wil only send as an iMessage and will only be received by the iPad. If you use her Cell Phone number it should send as an SMS.

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