Yes. Texting through iMessage on the iPad connects using Wi-Fi and sends messages through internet connection.
If you have WiFi+3G iPad, then it may cost but that is to be agreed with your provider.
There are multiple texting apps on the iPad. Some of which cost money for either the app or just for extra features. Most of them are free.
The iPad and other Apple products come with iMessages included with the product. It is the same as the one on iPhones.
You'll need to have a plan with AT&T, but it comes standard with an iPhone.
You would have to be more specific on what you mean by sending a message that costs money. As far as I know it does not cost anything to send a message.
With wi-fi, yes. With 3G or 4G LTE, it uses connection data on your monthly plan.
Yes! There is plenty of apps for you to text off. You can download Text Plus or you could even use your Google Account to text for free!
The iPad comes with iMessage which means you can text other Apple devices for free. You cannot text someone that doesn't use an Apple device.
If you have a gmail account, look into using Google Voice for this.
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Yes, You can not get a Free iPad.
In-network texting is free, so yes. However, you can get a plan where you don't have to pay extra for out-of-network texting.
No but you can play it free on the iPad or an iPhone.
No. Unfortanely, Apple will not give you a free iPAD.
yes you can,, i have sprint and unlimited texting and have been using facebook texts and it is free. does NOT count as internet fees.
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yes, however if the person you are texting does not have texting on their phone plan they will be charged.
No, it is not.
Yes, get on the internet and go to a free texting site.