I think we’re saying the same thing re: your 2nd and 3rd points. WiFi is an interesting one, and some providers already provide SMS over WiFi via the “WiFi cal

I think we’re saying the same thing re: your 2nd and 3rd points. WiFi is an interesting one, and some providers already provide SMS over WiFi via the “WiFi calling” feature. It’s certainly more convenient (or at least involves less setup) when iMessage is involved, but I suspect this isn’t the top reason people are clamoring for iMessage.