The Best Text Messaging Phone

Many cell phones today are capable of text messaging. However, if texting is what you will use most on the phone it makes sense to choose the best texting cell phone to make it easier and faster.

Cell phones are known for their tiny keypads and close set buttons. Because some are designed more for placing voice calls the keypad isn't set up for fast and easy text messaging. Not only does it slow you down, but it can be tough on your hands.

Here are a few tips of things to look for when you are trying to find the best text messaging cell phones:

A full QWERTY keypad. A QWERTY keypad is set up like the keyboard of your computer or a typewriter versus like the typical phone keypad. This makes for much faster texting; especially if you are accustomed to typing.

Menus are also important to consider whe searching for the best texting cell phone. Yo want one that provides easy scrolling through messages.

The best texting cell phone should have a spacious keypad. Not only is a QWERTY keypad important but one that is large enough, with keys that aren't too small or slippery. The best way to determine if the keyboard is sufficient is to try it out in the store. Then go back on line to buy for the best deal.

A screen you can read is also critical. Again, this is personal preference as to how large and how bright you need the screen but check it in a variety of lighting conditions; indoors/outdoors if possible to see if you will be satisfied. Some screens tilt and some allow you to adjust the brightness and font.

While you're getting the best text messaging phone it's also critical to match it up with the right plan. If you only use text messaging occasionally then paying the standard 15-20 cents per message won't be a problem and you probably won't be purchasing a cell phone that is a designed especially well for text messaging.

However, for those who text more routinely the right plan is critical to assure that you stay within your budget and the plan allowance. Plans can start as low as $4.99 for 400 messages. Unlimited plans can be good for those who send/receive several hundred (or more) messages each month.

Several of the major cellular providers in the US even offer data only plans minus any voice calling for those who would use a cell phone only for it's text messaging capabilities. These are targeted toward the deaf and severely hard of hearing.

The most important factor when choosing a data plan is to assure that you know your usage. If you only use 300 messages per month, then you shouldn't go the route of an unlimited plan as it won't be the most economical option. However, you want to purchase a plan with a high enough limit, because exceeding the limit is expensive. Any data usage over the limit is charged at a higher rate.

You can check out Text Messaging Plans for details on what is available through the major US cellular providers.

Is the Samsung BlackJack II the best texting cell phone? Possibly, it certainly a very good one. It's offered by AT&T and provides text, picture, video, and instant messaging and a full QWERTY keyboard with improved ergonomics for comfort and speed. It also features 3G broadband cellular data and built in GPS receiver with Teenav turn-by-turn directions. This phones includes a built in media player, streaming stereo music, bluetooth, and a 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder. This phone is free when signing up for a qualifying AT&T plan.


This HTC Tilt is available through AT&T and some feel it's the best texting cell phone out there. It offers a slide out, backlit, tilting full QWERTY keyboard that is perfect for text messaging. The color display is easy to read and rotates to a landscape view when the keyboard is exposed. This phone also offers a built-in GPS receiver and Telenav turn-by-turn directions, dual WiFi 802.11 and broadband cellular data, a 3 megapixel camera/camcorder, and media player. It is available for only $49.99 when signing up for a qualifying AT&T plan.

This LG Voyager is available through Verizon Wireless. It provides a hidden QWERTY keypad with widely spaced keys for easy and quick texting as well as a a vivid touch screen display; all perfect for text, picture, video and instant messaging. It also offers a 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder and great entertainment functions like two handed gaming, an MP3 player, live TV and streaming stereo. It is available for $199.99 when signing up for a qualifying plan.


This Palm Treo 755 is also a vote getter for best texting cell phone. It's offered by Verizon Wireless and features a backlit QWERTY keypad and the ability to send picture, video, instant and text messages. It features near broadband data download speeds, bluetooth capabilities, and offers users the ability to view and edit work, Excel, and PowerPoint documents as well as read PDFs. It inccludes a built in music player with streaming media support and a 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder, and FM radio function. It is available for $199.99 when signing up for a qualifying Verizon Wireless plan.


This Samsung Glyde has a slide out QWERTY keypad as well as a vivid 2.8" touch screen display. It provides instant, text, picture, and video messaging as well as a 2 megapixel camera/camcorder and a variety of entertainment functions such as 2 handed gaming, streaming TV/stereo music and built-in media player. It is available for $139.99 when signing up for a qualifying Verizon Wireless plan.


This Blackberry Curve 8320 is one of the best text messaging phones in the "professional class". It features a backlit, full QWERTY keyboard, spellchecker and bright color display. It provides text, instant, and multimedia messaging capabilities, an integrated media player, 2.0 megapixel camera with flash and self timer, voice activated dialing capability, and viewing of Word and Excel documents. This smartphone is free when signing up for a qualifying T-Mobile plan.

We've reviewed a couple of other great options for easy texting. Check out the AT&T Tilt or the LG Rumor to learn more about them. Both offer a slide out full QWERTY keypad and other useful features placing them among the best texting cell phones on the market.

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Photo Credits

Introduction: hyku.
Choosing the Best Cell Phone for Text Messaging: James Cridland.
Choosing the Right Plan for Text Messaging: renaissancechambara.

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