- Tap. at the top of the screen to start a new message, or tap an existing message.
- Enter the phone number, contact name, or Apple ID of each recipient. Or, tap. , then choose contacts.
- Tap the text field, type your message, then tap. to send. An alert.
What does it mean when something sends as a text message?
If you want to text someone that is not connected to the internet, an iMessage will send but not deliver until the recipient turns on their connection. By forcing your phone to send as a text message, the recipient will be able to receive the message as long as they have a mobile network connection.
Why would an iMessage be sent as a text message?
An iMessage will be sent as a text message if the device the message is sent from has no data connection. iMessage relies on the internet to send and receive, whereas text messages rely on cellular services.