iMessages using wifi

[tasha_pm]

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.

[Luddite]

@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.

[rhbcc]

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_o...

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

[popping]

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@buang99 wrote:

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

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

[buang99]

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

[popping]

@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!

[gblackma]

@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-con...