Can I use my Moto at home to send and accept text messages over wi-fi?

[WWPierre]

I have a Moto phone which I use as a mini tablet. I do not wish to subscribe to a cell network, but I would like to be able to send and recieve text messages with it using my internet service. Is this possible?

 

[B. Diddy]

You'd have to use something like Google Voice. There are apps/services on the Play Store that claim to give free SMS ability to devices that aren't connected to a cellular network, but I'm always a little leery about them.

If you have another cellphone that does have a SIM, you could also try Pushbullet.

 

[gordol]

There are many services that provide text-like functionality, including Facebook Messenger.
If you do have cell service on any device, does the provider have a messaging app that is not cellular-dependent? For example, Verizon has their own "Message+" app that synchronizes txt messages even with devices that are not cellular (IE, Win10) and may be available for your situation as well.

 

[ratsttam]

Also, if you use Verizon, you can sign into the message+ app and access your cell phones text messages over wifi.

 

[Ry]

I have a Moto phone which I use as a mini tablet. I do not wish to subscribe to a cell network, but I would like to be able to send and recieve text messages with it using my internet service. Is this possible?

How do you intend to get a phone number for SMS/MMS?