I have verizon.
2007-11-26 11:13:55 · 32 answers · asked by smi_guardado 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
The official word is:
Verizon Wireless: Users are charged for each text message they receive regardless of whether or not they open the message. It is possible to block all incoming text messages, but if users do this they also lose the capability to send text messages. Users who receive SPAM text messages can call Verizon and ask them to remove them from your bill. It is not possible to block text messages coming from a specific phone number.
(Remember, though - if you have unlimited texting, this doesn't apply anyway. It would never matter if you get 1,000 texts a day, you wouldn't get charged. It would just be a pain in the butt).
2007-11-27 03:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way! The only way you get charged is if you send a text message, unless you have a plan, which is a low price every month. I would only suggest getting a text plan if you text a lot. Also you will get charged if you talk on the phone a lot, but that is normal, and that is what the cell phone is for. I am pretty sure it is free calls from 9:00pm on any day and free on weekends. (I also have Verizon) They might give you some additional info at verizon.com. (Listed below)
2007-11-26 11:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES!
I had Verizon and my phone broke and my phone bill said I had gone over my texts because i had more than 300 Incoming messages that I had not read or anything.
2007-11-27 12:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by babyyy M $$$ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT if those txt messages come from other Verizon users. But if they come from people outside your network then you get charged for it. Most US cell phone networks charge for both INCOMING & OUTGOING txts. Other countries only charge for outgoing txts coz they don't think you should be responsible for the txts that other people send you.
2007-11-26 11:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so once they send it you pay for it..which is kinda stupid..go with u.s. cellular you get unlimited text messaging for only like 10.00 or 5.00 i cant remember or if you dont text at all then just take the texting off plus they have cool but cheap phones too =^) the most expensinve is the motorola Q which is about 300 without the contract..so if i were you i would switch
2007-11-26 11:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Verizon too. After talking to a representative, I discovered that no, they do not charge you. Why? You didn't send it, and you have no control over it. :)
2007-11-26 11:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by Cassie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think any cell phone company charges you if you dont open the text message.
2007-11-26 11:16:52 · answer #7 · answered by luvcaramel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, on Verizon.
If you're having problems with someone text harrassing you, report it to Verizon and they will block it; otherwise, you will pay and pay and pay.
2007-11-26 11:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by beatlelovr_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It's so stupid! Everytime you send a text, or a text message is sent to you, you are charged for it. That is, unless your plan states otherwise.
2007-11-26 11:19:31 · answer #9 · answered by virgogonono 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call verizon and ask..that's the only way you'll really know.
2007-11-26 11:17:56 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋