Question 1

Can I text a regular phone number over Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can text a regular phone number over Wi-Fi if you use a phone number app that supports SMS/MMS. The TextFree app, for example, lets you text people on their regular phone numbers, and they don’t need to use TextFree themselves.

Question 2

Can you make calls and get texts without a SIM card?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can make calls and receive texts without a SIM card by using an internet-based phone number app over Wi-Fi. Apps like TextFree give you a phone number you can use for calling and texting—without relying on a traditional carrier line.

Question 3

Do I need a phone number to text over Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

Not always. App-to-app messaging services can let you text other users without a traditional phone number, while phone number apps give you a virtual number you can use to reach regular mobile numbers. The right option depends on who you want to text and how you want to use the app.

Question 4

Will Wi-Fi texting work if my phone service is disconnected?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your phone service is disconnected but your device can still connect to Wi-Fi, you can use a supported texting app to send and receive messages over the internet. You won’t be using your carrier’s cellular service, so you’ll need Wi-Fi and an app that supports internet-based texting.

Question 5

Does Wi-Fi texting use SMS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can. Some texting apps use Wi-Fi to connect your device to their service, then send and receive SMS/MMS messages with regular phone numbers. TextFree, for example, can send and receive SMS/MMS with standard phone numbers while your device connects over Wi-Fi.

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