iPad and messaging
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on 17-02-2021 17:10
I am wondering if there is a way to send messages on iPad? I get 100 messages with my tariff but it is literally just an iPad with no phone attached to it.
I did a little research and can't seem to figure this out. Any ideas? My iMessage works fine but thats with an email address and I cannot find a way to change this to use the number o2 provided for me.
Thanks
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on 17-02-2021 17:12
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on 17-02-2021 17:12
@Insider331 I believe that using iMessage is the only way on an iPad.
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17-02-2021 17:13 - edited 17-02-2021 17:13
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17-02-2021 17:13 - edited 17-02-2021 17:13
No way, sorry.
iPads can't send texts.
The 100 free texts come with all data sims so not specifically targetted to iPads.
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on 17-02-2021 17:21
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on 17-02-2021 17:21
I thought so to be honest. Trying to change my email and can't accept my OTAC as the iPad won't receive the message. Frustrating.
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on 17-02-2021 17:38
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on 17-02-2021 21:28
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on 17-02-2021 21:28
@Insider331 Hi, the only way to send and recieve text messages on a device like an ipad is to purchase a 4G/5G Router, put the SIM in the router, connect to the router via WiFi, you can then send and recieve text msg by logging into the router via a web browser on the ipad.
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on 18-02-2021 09:25
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on 18-02-2021 09:25
Please note, this is not customer services and we cannot access your account. Do not publish personal details (email, phone number, bank account).
Link to our guide on how to contact them can be found here
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on 18-02-2021 10:29
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on 18-02-2021 10:29
That is actually not a terrible idea. Tried it and works a charm. Didn't realise my phone is a dual sim also, so can use this in the long run.
Cheers

