Why can't I send texts to non iPhones?

Just started today. I can send texts to iPhones, but to no one else in my contact list. What causes this and how do I fix it?

There are too many to list here and as everyone I text to has an iOS device I've never bothered to download one. Two of my teenaged grandchildren do use one of the free ones but I don't know which.
I suggest you do a search for SMS in the App Store and pick out a few to see if they would suit your requirements.
You could also do a Google type of search for 'iPad SMS' and get a list.
Be sure to read the reviews before picking one.

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