So I'm going to be getting the new iPhone next month. My friend will be getting it also. He doesn't get cell phone service at his house.. if the iPhone is connected via WIFI.. can he at least send text messages?
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WIFI on iPhone
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Make sure you wait until the new iPhone is out.
As for the question, not using the stock SMS application. You could use one from the appstore, it will not appear to be coming from your cell number then.
Who will the carrier be?
As for the question, not using the stock SMS application. You could use one from the appstore, it will not appear to be coming from your cell number then.
Who will the carrier be?
It would be AT&T... but I just wasn't sure if he could send texts via WIFI only. He currently has the LG shine.. Would the iPhone get better reception than that? Yeah.. I guess if he has to get one of those applications to text.. it won't be that much of a hassle =/
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No, you cannot sent regular SMS/MMS over anything but cellular connections. However, if he were to get a GoogleVoice account, he could use it to send SMS when at home. He could also invest the extra $150 for the MicroCell 3G, to give his home coverage, provided he is in an area that can legally have at&t coverage.
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doubleatheman
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The TextFree app will give a real local number you can text with, sure it's not your phone # but it is a local number.
It's an option between free and the microcell.
It's an option between free and the microcell.
yup- sure can. I have High speed at my house, and I will get it if my AT&T isn't perfect. But my friend can't- his internet isn't up to par.
okay thanks.. I will look into that! a # that he can just text from would make him happy... so yeah.