FAQ: Text Messaging Click a question for an answer: What is TXT Messaging? Is TXT Messaging available to Pre-Pay subscribers? Who can I send messages to? How can I send a message? What is the difference between a text message and an alert? If I am on a call, will I still receive text messages? How many text messages can I store on my phone at one time? How long can I store my text messages after I have received them? How do I send a text message from my phone? How do I receive a text message on my phone? Answers What is TXT Messaging? The name for Verizon Wireless' 2-way text messaging service. TXT Messaging provides you with an alternative to voice communication when text is preferred. TXT Messaging is a fast, fun and silent way to communicate. TXT Messaging lets you send and receive text messages to other wireless users and e-mail addresses directly from your phone. It allows you to keep your communication short and/or private and is an economical alternative to voice communication. TXT Messaging and vtext.com are both automatically included with every new digital price plan activation. Is TXT Messaging available to Pre-Pay subscribers? Yes. It's just $.05 per message. Mobile Messenger service is automatically included with every new [FREEUP®] activation. For more information on [FREEUP], please click here [FREEUP].com. Who can I send messages to? Anyone with another TXT Messaging capable phone in the United States and Canada, by sending the message to a 10-digit mobile number. Also, to any eMail address in the world. How can I send a message? A message can be sent from a 2-way capable digital phone, any eMail system with an Internet connection, the Verizon Wireless website (http://www.vtext.com), or through a PC using a paging/alarm/or text messaging software package. Messages to subscribers on other carrier's networks can be sent from Verizon Wireless 2-way TXT Messaging capable phones but cannot be sent from the Verizon Wireless messaging web site. Please refer to About the Service for further details on how to send a text message. What is the difference between a text message and an alert? The difference between an alert and a text message is as follows: An alert is a notification that appears on the handset communicating that some type of information has been delivered. An alert can be any of the following: A notification of a text message A notification of a voicemail message A TXT Alert about today's weather, a horoscope, stocks, news, sports scores, etc. A text message is a combination of words sent to a digital phone, for example: A message originated by one person and sent to another digital handset. This type of message can be originated from any one of the following sources: "2-way text messaging capable" phone eMail application (i.e. Outlook, Hotmail., etc.) vtext.com - VZW's text messaging website PC messaging software (TAP dial-up modem) 2-way pager If I am on a call, will I still receive text messages? Verizon Wireless supports the ability to Talk and Text simultaneously, but this can vary on phones. If you are on a call, some phones will allow you to continue receiving messages while others will deliver messages after the call is completed. How many text messages can I store on my phone at one time? Memory varies per phone - refer to your manufacturer's "Users Guide" for details. The number of messages that can be stored is determined by the amount of capacity available on your phone. Please note that the number of messages stored in your phone reduces the number of new messages you can receive. How long can I store my text messages after I have received them? There is no time limit for message storage so you may store them for as long as you wish. How do I send a text message from my phone? For Most Digital Phones: To Send: Select Messages Select Send To or Send New Enter eMail address or mobile number Select Next Enter your message, select Next Select Options, and select Send Helpful Text Entry Tips: When entering text, make sure you use the "alpha" (ABC or TAP) entry mode and not the "T9", "iTAP" or "WORD" entry mode. The "@" can be found under "sym" or "symbols". When entering numbers, make sure you use the "123" or "NUM" entry mode. How do I receive a text message on my phone? For Most Digital Phones: To Receive: When you receive a new text message, an alert tone sounds and an envelope icon appears. Select Read, and then scroll down to read the full message.