Why is it when i send a text to another iphone it is not appearing in blue speech bubble when i know they have their imessage turned on?

Why is it when i send a message to another I Phone user the text does'nt appear in a blue speach bubble when i know for sure the other person has their imessage turned on? Please help this is driving me nuts!!

Read through this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755

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