Why can't i send text messages to non iphone users but have no problem sending them to people that have iphones?

why can i not send sms and picture messages to non iphone users but have no trouble sending them to people who have iphones? help???

.legoman. wrote:
why can i not send sms and picture messages to non iphone users but have no trouble sending them to people who have iphones? help???
Most likely your carrier has not enabled texting on your phone.

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