Can I send text messages on ipad air2 4G?

Ipad air2 4G version can send and receive text messages.

The operation is:

Step 1: Click the "Settings" icon on the desktop.

Step 2: Open "imessage":

Step 3: Enter your Apple account and click the "Login" option.

Step 4: After system verification, it shows that iMessage has been activated and turned on:

Step 5: Click the "imessage" icon on the desktop.

Step 6: Click the blue plus icon in the upper right corner to open the address book on the iPad, and select the contact person to send iMesaage:

Step 7: Enter the information content and click Send.