Does iMessage on an iPhone work without a data plan? Will it work just work like an iPod?

Does iMessage on an iPhone work without a data plan? Will it work just work like an iPod?

You can use Wi-Fi and use imessage without any data plan.

It needs data plan or Wi-Fi

Thank you so much. I have Wi-Fi but my parents won't connect one to a plan. I'd rather get the iPhone than an iPod so I was just wondering.

You can use iMessage with Wi-Fi but you would only be able to message other iOS devices, of course.

It will work, but you won't be able to send picture, voice, and video messages.

Both iMessage and Facetime will run on Wi-Fi and don't need a data plan. That's why it's installed on iPods in the first place. Same for Wi-Fi iPads too. Best luck.