Can I receive texts with data roaming off?

Can I receive texts with data roaming off?

So turn off your cell phone data by putting your phone in Airplane Mode and turning on Wi-Fi. You CAN receive messages (non-SMS) over Wi-Fi, for free. You CANNOT send or receive SMS messages (“texts”) via your cell phone carrier when you are in airplane mode.

What does roaming data mean?

Roaming refers to the continued data service you get when you go outside of your mobile operator's coverage area. … For example, you can continue to access the internet or make calls when traveling internationally thanks to cooperative agreements between your cellular provider and other network operators.