Does text messaging work without WiFi?

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Text messages (SMS) travel through cellular networks, independent of Wi-Fi. Multimedia messages (MMS), however, need a cellular data connection or Wi-Fi to send pictures and videos.

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Does Text Messaging Work Without WiFi?

The Answer: Yes

Text messages (SMS) use a different technology than Wi-Fi and can be sent and received without an internet connection. They travel through cellular networks, which are maintained by mobile phone carriers. This means that you can send and receive text messages even if you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network.

However, multimedia messages (MMS) require an internet connection to send and receive pictures and videos. This is because MMS messages are larger than SMS messages and contain more data. If you do not have an internet connection, you will not be able to send or receive MMS messages.

Here is a table summarizing the differences between SMS and MMS messages:

Feature SMS MMS
Technology Cellular network Internet connection
Size Up to 160 characters Up to 1 MB
Content Text only Text, pictures, videos
Requires internet connection? No Yes

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