Best alternatives to iMessage?

i can't seem imessage working, , @ moment can't bothered wiping iphone , restoring new iphone... best alternative imessage? oh, , had able work on ipod touches iphones

thanks!

 

whatsapp messenger, although appears not available @ moment.

 

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