Unlimited text messaging

[Ericuse165]

I have  unlimited text messaging and I would like to know if I would be charged exta to use Mobile IM?

[lewisr13]

As I understand it, No.

[ChristinaB_VZW · Accepted solution]

Hi Ericuse165,

Lewisr13 is correct. Mobile IM's count as part of your messaging bundle. Since you have unlimited messaging, you are not billed for Mobile IM's. 

Thank you,

[shancopeland]

I have the 5000 text messaging plan on my line with unlimited M to M, but the catch is, I think  it's only unlimited M to M with other Verizon users.  I text most often with someone that has Sprint, so can my unlimited M to M be spilled over?  Or, what is the best alternative text plan???

Thanks!

[Spiral]

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shancopeland wrote:

I have the 5000 text messaging plan on my line with unlimited M to M, but the catch is, I think  it's only unlimited M to M with other Verizon users.  I text most often with someone that has Sprint, so can my unlimited M to M be spilled over?  Or, what is the best alternative text plan???

Thanks!

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Your best alternative (in my opinion) is to upgrade your texting plan to the unlimited plan for $30/month.  If you are sending/receiving that many messages (over 5000) to persons outside of the Verizon network you need to be on the unlimited plan.

Another alternative is to use an Instant messaging application (AIM, Messenger, etc.) that does not count towards your text count to communicate with your friend on Sprint.  That is how I avoid having to pay too much for texting.

[mdram4x4]

5k messeges is 167 per day or @ 10 per hour if you sleep 8 hours

id suggest slowing down your gonna wear out your keypad

[lewisr13]

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mdram4x4 wrote:

5k messeges is 167 per day or @ 10 per hour if you sleep 8 hours

id suggest slowing down your gonna wear out your keypad

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Obviously you don't have kids.  

[mdram4x4]

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lewisr13 wrote:

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mdram4x4 wrote:

5k messeges is 167 per day or @ 10 per hour if you sleep 8 hours

id suggest slowing down your gonna wear out your keypad

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Obviously you don't have kids.  

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nope but if i did i would limit them to max 250 a month

and most likely it would be a simple ruggged phone like the gzone

they would hate me

[lewisr13]

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nope but if i did i would limit them to max 250 a month

and most likely it would be a simple ruggged phone like the gzone

they would hate me

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Yeah they would! My 22 year old employed college graduate send/receives 8 to 10k per month. Yes, he pays for his portion. One of my accounts(unlimited texting) uses about 30 to 35k texts per month and about 300 talk minutes.

[mdram4x4]

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lewisr13 wrote:

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nope but if i did i would limit them to max 250 a month

and most likely it would be a simple ruggged phone like the gzone

they would hate me

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Yeah they would! My 22 year old employed college graduate send/receives 8 to 10k per month. Yes, he pays for his portion. One of my accounts(unlimited texting) uses about 30 to 35k texts per month and about 300 talk minutes.

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30-35k?

there are 24hoursx60minutsx30day = 43200 minutes in a month

holy texting batman do they sleep?

[lewisr13]

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mdram4x4 wrote:

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30-35k?

there are 24hoursx60minutsx30day = 43200 minutes in a month

holy texting batman do they sleep?

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By "one of my accounts" I meant 5 lines, so 43200 x 5

[mdram4x4]

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lewisr13 wrote:

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mdram4x4 wrote:

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30-35k?

there are 24hoursx60minutsx30day = 43200 minutes in a month

holy texting batman do they sleep?

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By "one of my accounts" I meant 5 lines, so 43200 x 5

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OK, makes more sense

[SuzyQ]

If using Mobile IM for AIM, MSN, Yahoo Messenger on the phone, the messages count as out of network texts, so would be counted towards the 5000. BBM is counted as data.

If you hgave a data plan and use an "app" for AIM or Yahoo, then it would use data, but the Mobile IM on a feature phone uses texts. Confusing, yes.

[lewisr13]

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Spiral wrote:

 

Your best alternative (in my opinion) is to upgrade your texting plan to the unlimited plan for $30/month.  If you are sending/receiving that many messages (over 5000) to persons outside of the Verizon network you need to be on the unlimited plan. It's $30 for a family plan unlimited text messaging, up to 5 lines unlimited.

Another alternative is to use an Instant messaging application (AIM, Messenger, etc.) that does not count towards your text count to communicate with your friend on Sprint.  That is how I avoid having to pay too much for texting.  Are you sure? See response by Verizon rep above.

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[Spiral]

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lewisr13 wrote:

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Spiral wrote:

 

Your best alternative (in my opinion) is to upgrade your texting plan to the unlimited plan for $30/month.  If you are sending/receiving that many messages (over 5000) to persons outside of the Verizon network you need to be on the unlimited plan. It's $30 for a family plan unlimited text messaging, up to 5 lines unlimited.

Another alternative is to use an Instant messaging application (AIM, Messenger, etc.) that does not count towards your text count to communicate with your friend on Sprint.  That is how I avoid having to pay too much for texting.  Are you sure? See response by Verizon rep above.

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I could be mistaken on some of the mobile IM apps.  I use Blackberry Messenger frequently and I do know that that does not affect my text count.
I assumed the OP had a family plan as the 5000 text plan is not available to the individual plan.  If incorrect, my mistake.