topic Re: iMessages using wifi in Get Support

iMessages using wifi

tasha_pm — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:00:39 GMT

I just set up my Public Mobile account. I purchased the $25 plan, so I do have some data; however, I want to set it up such that any iMessages sent/received while in wifi DO NOT use data. I'm assuming that is doable, without having to turn of cellular data.

Thanks for your help.

Re: iMessages using wifi

gblackma — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:58:53 GMT

@tasha_pm set it to work only on when on wifi. Also enable sms and mms to send and receive from Android phones. And turn off wifi assist, set all of your apps to download only on wifi. Welcome to PM.Stay safe.

Check out this older thread https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Getting-Started/Receiving-text-messages-only-when-connected-to-wi-fi/td-p/289963

Re: iMessages using wifi

popping — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:23:29 GMT

@tasha_pm

Yes, it is possible to limit use of mobile data on iMessage while at home with wifi. My spouse uses less than 250MB data most of the 30 days cycles. It works well on the $15 plan with the free bonus 2x1GB add-ons from PM.

Configure your iPhone as suggested by @gblackma.

Have a better and better days!

Re: iMessages using wifi

buang99 — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:40:44 GMT

@popping What do you mean by 2x1gb data add-on?

Re: iMessages using wifi

popping — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:52:35 GMT

@buang99 wrote:
@popping What do you mean by 2x1gb data add-on?

PM gave us free bonus 1GB data add-on 2 times in 2019. My spouse still have 1.8GB left.

Re: iMessages using wifi

rhbcc — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:01:23 GMT

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3688802?answerId=17416082022#17416082022

https://appletoolbox.com/does-imessage-use-data-plan/#Can_I_use_iMessage_with_cellular_data_turned_off

absolutely there are ways to use iMessage without having to use your data. check out above links. hope this helps.

Re: iMessages using wifi

Luddite — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 18:18:43 GMT

@tasha_pm @gblackma If Wi-Fi is unavailable, iMessages will be sent over cellular data. This cannot be changed unless you turn iMessages or cellular data OFF.

As noted, be sure WiFi assist is OFF. Otherwise, your iPhone will use cellular data for all internet services when your wifi signal is weak.

Set up for messages: Settings >> Messages >> iMessages ON, Send as SMS ON, MMS ON >> Send & Receieve: should show your phone number and Apple ID email.