ucfgrad93
macrumors Core
With 10GB of data you have nothing to worry about with iMessage. Leave it on and don't worry about it.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Apple IM App
- Thread starter VAJim
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
With 10GB of data you have nothing to worry about with iMessage. Leave it on and don't worry about it.
Max(IT)
Suspended
I suppose...but am I not to worry only because of the size of my plan or because the texting is really free..?
Max(IT)
Suspended
Texting is free (green bubbles), using iMessage will erode you data plan (blue bubbles), but with 10 Gb available it's not going to be a problem at all.
Max(IT)
Suspended
The app is always the same: Message.
It's all automated. When the system detect that the receiver is an Apple user, it sends an iMessage (blue), otherwise it sends a normal sms (green).
ucfgrad93
macrumors Core
In addition, if you are in an area with bad data reception, then it might send an iMessage as a text.
Max(IT)
Suspended
ucfgrad93
macrumors Core
True. I have it checked, because when I go to sport events (Denver Broncos games) I can't get any data connection.
Max(IT)
Suspended
I have it turned off because I have reasons to use only iMessage with some people.
...all good gouge and I appreciate everyones input. I'll be a Iphone expert before long.
Thanks again!🙂
XTheLancerX
macrumors 68000
Texts (SMS) are green. They go through your carrier and will count against your texting plan.
iMessage is blue, it is a service through Apple, and it will use WiFi or Cellular Data, depending on what you are currently connected to. iMessage has a couple of neat bells and whistles, such as indications of your message being delivered or read. Also, you can see when the other person is typing. SMS will not give you any of this information.
iMessage will only work between Apple devices, be it an iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or iPhone. SMS will go to any device that is capable of texting (or an iPhone with iMessage disabled)
The SMS and iMessage services are both housed under the "Messages" app, all conversations, SMS or iMessage, will be shown here. The green or blue coloring is just meant to distinguish whether the texting conversation is SMS or iMessage.
As you are composing a message, your iPhone will automatically begin to determine whether the person you are about to text is an iMessage user or not, before you even hit "Send". If the person you are about to text is using a non Apple product, the message will automatically become a green SMS message. If they are using an iPhone, or any Apple product with iMessage enabled, the message will automatically become a blue iMessage text. Hope this helps.
Max(IT)
Suspended
When you have doubts, just ask.
It's a joy to help, and read threads like this and not the same whining about an non existent issue on an Apple product 😀
MPclk2006
macrumors 6502a
That is true, if you have a low data plan, that could be an issue, but if you that low of data, there are other apps that will kill your data a lot more than sending an imessage or two...
compwiz1202
macrumors 604
As long as you and everyone you are messaging has iMessage on and a data connection, you will use iMessaging. Otherwise it will send as SMS/MMS.
KUguardgrl13
macrumors 68020
There are other apps out there for messaging, but they will all use data except for Messages when they go through as green SMS. If the people you contact mostly text, then you don't need to worry about what else is out there.
Personally I wouldn't worry too much about iMessage and data usage. I iMessage a lot and never go over the 6gb Verizon plan I share with my family. 10gb should be plenty for you.