Here's why:
* House phones are designed for voice calls only. They don't have the technology to send or receive data like text messages.
* Text messaging requires a cellular network connection. House phones connect to the phone network through a landline, not a cellular network.
To send text messages, you need a device with cellular capabilities, like:
* Smartphone
* Feature phone
* Tablet with cellular data
Let me know if you have any other questions about phones!