Other iMessage/SMS: Why the hate over 'green' bubbles?

[Pipper99]

I get charged 20 cents for an ingoing or outgoing message that's not sent through iMessage. It adds up quickly if I'm included in a group text (lots of unnecessary "LOL" back and forth, etc), so I limit it as much as possible. It would cost $20 per month to add a texting plan, and the occasional green bubble message cost is much lower than adding unlimited texting.

 

[nickdalzell1]

I used to wonder why some folks still use 'txt speak' in conversations since we stopped having SMS texts charged by the letter (1c per letter--it adds up fast) once Cingular rebranded to AT&T. It's been unlimited talk/text since 2004 in Owensboro KY. Only Tracfone seems to place a limit on texts.

 

[C DM]

I used to wonder why some folks still use 'txt speak' in conversations since we stopped having SMS texts charged by the letter (1c per letter--it adds up fast) once Cingular rebranded to AT&T. It's been unlimited talk/text since 2004 in Owensboro KY. Only Tracfone seems to place a limit on texts.

It was more related to using phones without keyboards and being able to type out messages somewhat quicker using the keypad.

 

[Camarillo Brillo]

20 cents per SMS message??? What are you on tracfone?!

time to change your phone plan. There are plenty of unlimited prepaid options in the $35-$45 per month range