Then no, you won't be doing this in a normal way. Try the workarounds at
https://www.google.com/search?q=send+sms+without+cell+service&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
That said I used the CNET CheapSkate advice and snagged a no-cost service that gives me 100 minutes a month and 100 texts. http://www.cnet.com/cheapskate/
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-get-a-free-data-plan-for-your-tablet/
Getting the sim and the right free plan is downright hard but I have mine and have used it in a pinch now and then. Over a year now and just 10 bucks total for the entire year.
-> This is for my second phone. My real phone? I'm on Ting.com which runs from about 6 to 20 a month.
Have the HTC Android 5.1 phone with No contract. Wanted to join a survey. Over Wifi... can this phone text to a five digit number? Is an extra app required? Guidance sought

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