All About Text Messaging Plans
Text messaging is an important part of many cell phone plans; especially for those who use their phone for business or have teenagers.
Below you'll find a brief summary of the text messaging plans available through major US carriers and their most recent additions to bundle unlimited text messaging and unlimited calling. Be sure to use the expandable Table of Contents below to find things on this page quickly.If you want more specific information about international text messaging visit International Text Messaging.
Don't Forget!
Most services in the US charge users for both messages sent and messages received. Be sure to consider this when trying to determine which plan will meet your needs best.
What if Text Messaging is All You Really Need?
Some Text Messaging Plans without the Need to Pay for Voice Calling
For the deaf, text messaging may well be the primary communication they want from a cell phone. In fact, text messaging may be your only need even if you don't have any type of hearing loss. For this reason, finding the right text messaging plans is important so that you don't pay for voice minutes you won't use. For instances when a voice plan has little use, a data only plan is the economical choice. Some companies offer data only plans for anyone who is interested, others may require you to meet eligibility requirements.T-Mobile offers the Sidekick Data Plan (see "internet and e-mail plans"), AT&T provides the Text Accessbility Plan, while Sprint offers the Relay Data Plan, and US Cellular has several options inluding a standard wireless plan. Verizon now offers text plans with no voice minutes for as low as $34.99, you can see the details here.
I've also see some other companies advertise on line for text only plans, Qwert is one of them.
Sprint/Nextel Text Messaging Plans
Sprint offers both capped and unlimited text messaging plans that can be added on to any of their existing calling plans.Their text messaging service allows users to text both domestically and internationally. Users can text from their phone or web browser and can receive e-mails using their Sprint Mobile e-mail address. Sprint customers can even send text messages to landline phones that are recieved as voice messages; they then receive a text message back when a response is sent.
This unlimited text messaging package can be added on to:
A text package with a 1000 message limit can be added on for $10 per month or a 300 message limit for $5 per month. This allows those who text less the opportunity to hold down their monthly costs.
If a customer has a plan with a cap on it, they need to understand that there is a 20 cent per message charge for any messages that exceed the cap. Both sent and received messages count toward the monthly usage and can potentially incur overage charges.
Read below for information about the newest Unlimited Texting Plan from Sprint. We update the information on this page a few times a year, but you can see the most current information about Sprint Plans here.
Sprint Unlimited Text Messaging Plans For Serious Users
Sprint now has two additional unlimited text messaging plans that should be attractive to heavy users of the service.One of the Positive Sides of Text Messaging
T-Mobile Text Messaging Plans
T-Mobile offers text messaging plans that provide customers text, picture and video messaging for 15 cents per message or bundled plans for greater costs savings. They have Message Value Bundles that include:Messages can be sent to or from a cell phone, or an e-mail address. Messages that exceed the cap of a plan are charged at 15 cents per message and like all plans in the US, charges are incurred on both sent and received messges.
See information below about T-Mobile's newest Unlimited Text Messaging Plan. We update this page a few times a year, but for the latest information on T-Mobile Text Messaging Plans check here.
T-Mobile Unlimited Text Messaging Plans for Serious Users
T-Mobile now offers a $99.99/month plan that includes unlimited voice calling and text, picture and instant messaging.This plan includes domestic roaming and long distance charges.
T-Mobile also now offers a $55 per month plan that gives the user 1000 minutes of talk time, 1000 text messages and 1000 e-mail messages.
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AT&T Text Messaging Plans
AT&T text messaging plans include text messaging, instant messaging, and e-mail. Messages can be sent and received via cell phone or PC. Group messaging and alerts are also a features of their service.AT&T charges 15 cents per message but offers a number of text messaging packages. Here are just a few:
Read below to learn about AT&T's newest unlimited texting plan. We update the information on this page a few times each years, but for the latest information check for AT&T text messaging plans here.
AT& T Unlimited Text Messaging Plan for Serious Users
AT&T now has a $99.99/month calling plan with unlimited anytime minutes; without domestic roaming or long distance charges. Customers have the option of adding on an unlimited texting plan for $35/month.
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Verizon Text Messaging Plans
Verizon also has a variety of text messaging plans. They charge 20 cents per message for text, picture and video messaging. (received and sent) The texting bundles are:We update the information on this page a few times a year, but you can check for the most recent information on Verizon Text Messaging Plans here.
Verizon Unlimited Text Messaging Plan for Serious Users
Verizon now offers:Need an International Text Messaging Plan?
If you need a plan for international text messaging check out our International Text Messaging page.
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US Cellular Text Messaging Plans
US Cellular offers a number of text messaging plans. Incoming messages are free and unlimited in all cases.Although we update this page several times a year, the surest way to have the most accurate and up-to-date information is to check this page.
Check here for US Cellular's Data Only Plans or Deaf and Hard of Hearing Plans.
Alltel Text Messaging Plans
Alltel offers text, picture and video messaging; all charged at 15 cents per text message and 25 cents per picture message. They have packages however that offer costs savings:Although we update this page several times a year, we recomend getting the most accurate, up-to-date information on this page.
Text Messaging Plans From Prepaid Providers
Prepaid cell phone plans are known for their high per minute and per text message costs. However, this isn't always true. For instance, many prepaid services now have unlimited talk and text messaging plans that are highly competitive. For instance, Net10In fact, some offer text only plans, such as Virgin Mobile's Texter's Delight.
You can learn about more of these options on our page about prepaid cell phone plans
Text Messaging Plans in the News
- How To Cancel Sprint Without Termination Fee Over New Text Message ...
- I tried this approach for cancelling without ETF, and the argument that Sprint gave was that the text messaging plan (I have the 100 messages for $5/mo plan) is a "bolt-on" feature. As such, it is not subject to the terms and conditions ...
- The obvious truth about text messaging: you're getting ripped off ...
- If it's itemized, it will show you how many text messages you used, and how much you're paying for your text messaging plan. I checked mine. I'm paying an effective rate of less than $0.0385 per message, but I only send a few texts. ...
- T-Mobile bumping per-text rates again -- Engadget Mobile
- ive heard a few times that with an unlimited text messaging plan you can simply ask the rep, "if i decide to cancel my unlimited plan in the future will this effect me?" Do you think that would work? I am on a family plan with my ...
- Lansing to launch new text-messaging alert service ...
- Individuals who sign up for the alerts will receive texts as part of their individual text-messaging plan. "Today's community relies a great deal on communications," Atkins said. "They need to know what's happening right now and what ...
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- Sexy Beast Sexy Beast Nov 28, 2009 @ 6:17 pm
- For at&t pay as you go plan, how much is it to send a text message if i get the plan that is $1 a day?
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- mulberry mulberry Nov 5, 2009 @ 6:45 am | in reply to rams#54
- Yes, see the section above about when you only need text messaging. As someone else mentioned, Verizon has a plan for $34.99 and up as an example. They aren't the only ones however. Not long ago, data only plans weren't an option, but that is changing!
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- Sexy Beast Sexy Beast Nov 4, 2009 @ 4:45 pm | in reply to rams#54
- Yes it is the text only plan from verizon it is $35 a month for unlimited text, pix, and video messaging
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- rams#54 rams#54 Nov 2, 2009 @ 7:35 pm
- is there a plan for just unlimited texting and like nothin other then that
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- idk idk Nov 2, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
- %u2022Messaging 200: For $5/month users get any combination ------------>fo<--------- text, picture, or video messaging capped at 200 for the month. Any additional messages are charged at 10 cents per message.
typo!!!!!!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!@
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- mulberry mulberry Oct 23, 2009 @ 10:22 am | in reply to Sexy Beast
- Yes, I believe in most instances, you have to purchase the voice plan and add on the data plan (SMS messaging) There are "data only plans" available and I added a brief section on this page about that in response to your question. They can be cost effective if all you do is text message. In some instances you have to show that you have a disability to get them, but that's not true in all cases. Please confirm with Verizon as I am not employed by them and therefore don't know all of the details.
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- Sexy Beast Sexy Beast Oct 22, 2009 @ 7:21 pm
- So do i have to get a calling plan with verizon wireless if i get the texting plan for $15 for 1,500 a month or can i just get the texting plan?
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- rudy635 rudy635 Oct 15, 2009 @ 10:23 am
- I think the Peek Pronto is a good deal, we opted for the lifetime device which has no monthly fees and a higher upfront cost. You can get additional replacement insurance for about $50.
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- mulberry mulberry Sep 27, 2009 @ 6:37 pm | in reply to Sarah
- I would call Alltel to confirm, but in general the totals include both sent and received messages.
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