My iPhone 4 won't let me send picture messages when my 3G is off?

I have my phone on Wi-Fi, and when I try to send picture messages to people who don't have iMessage while my 3G is off, it won't let me. It's very frustrating, because before I ha a data plan, picture messaging was just part of my regular plan. So I think it's a bit ridiculous if I have to use my data to send a picture message to someone without an iPhone. Someone please help, I'm very confused!

Try also turning off the Wi-Fi

Because you don't have a plan! Turn the 3G on

Haha. I had the same problem but you need your company's internet for picture messages or video messages. I know its dumb but that's just how it works. BTW I have Verizon 4G. But I really recommend to not use as much data when not at home near Wi-Fi because you most likely know. It Saves your data!

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