Why can't i receive iMessage as a text message when I am not connected to wifi?

My iphone currently does not have any data plans. I've noticed that when other iphone owner text me, and if I am not connected to a wifi, it doesn't come as text message and I must connect my phone to a wifi in order to receive what ever they sent. Which comes as an iMessage.
Is there anything I can do to fix this?

You have several choices:
1.  Obtain a data plan for your iPhone, and do Settings > Messages > Send as SMS.
2.  Use a cellular carrier that supports iMessage.  A few (not many) do this.

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