Unlimited messaging to and from other VZW phones. To qualify for this unlimited package, the message must be sent directly from a VZW handset directly to a VZW handset. In technical terminology, this is known as mobile-originated and mobile-terminated SMS.

Basic package starts at $5.00/month for unlimited IN messaging, with 50 "other-type" messages per month. Larger packs are available.

It appears that picture messaging is included in the unlimited IN messaging, but once again, it only qualifies if the message originates from, and terminates at, a VZW handset.

This means that messages sent to or from an email address, to or from a competitor's cell phone number, and messages that originate from the vtext.com website do not qu...
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