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Verizon tries unlimited messaging without voice
Here’s a not-so-crazy idea: Unlimited text messaging without voice.
Verizon Wireless has announced the availability of three nationwide messaging plans that offer unlimited messaging, including text, IM, picture and video messaging. But for voice, the deals offer per-minute rates.
The carrier says it based its decision to offer the plans on consumer feedback. I can see it for a businessman who spends his time messaging while in airports or a student who can’t really talk to friends during class and does a lot of text messaging on the down-low.
It’s not for me. I like the personal touch of actually talking with someone. I doubt that all those people I see yakking as they drive down Interstate 95 would want it either.
Could you do without the voice function on your cell phone?
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By Amy
April 16, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
I mostly txt vs. talk on my cell. I have a 500 min plan but I think each month I maybe use 10-15 min of talk time. This txt only plan would work great for me.
By One
April 16, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
a student who can’t really talk to friends during class and does a lot of text messaging on the down-low. That’s why school kids don’t need this type of plan!!!
By jess
April 16, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
It’s a phone. A. G. Bell will roll over in his grave.
By Matt
April 16, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this
T-Mobile already has this (and has had it for quite some time). The Sidekick Only plan is $29.99 and has unlimited texting, data and email with no voice package. This is extremely popular with the deaf community.
By Atlantaguy
April 17, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this
Ok, so other news stories have been discussing how there is a dangerous trend among people (especially teens) who text while driving cars. So someone out there thought it was a good idea to give these people unlimited texting plans so they can do it MORE??
Ohhhkayyyyyy.
By whit whit
April 17, 2008 12:41 AM | Link to this
why pay for a text message plan on a CELL PHONE, when i can get my 2 way pager cut back on for a lot cheaper. $10 to $15 a month compared to $45 to $50 on a cell phone. . pppuuuleaseeeeee
By phil
April 17, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
I have a cell because of work. I don’t like it, I have to use it but the sound quality is bad. I can text, but it’s a pain in the *, the buttons are too small.Don’t call me on it. If you can’t use a real phone it better be important if I have to talk on a cell. It’s not just my cell others are just as bad.
By Michael Labay
April 21, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this
Text-only makes datamining sooo much easier! LOL