You think you text on your phone a lot?

I'm not of these new gen of kid where I don't have a clue what daddy is paying for my c phone bill and I don't know who these people are that need these $99 plans that aren't in business or travel a lot but, I will not get a "smart phone" and pay these insane prices.

I don't know what these companies are thinking. They also know full well that I'm not a minority that would like to txt more than talk and right now they won't offer a plan for that but when they do they'll know to charge up the ass as much as possible.
 
Me either. I didn't even get a cell phone until I was 26--so I've had one 4 years or so since I just turned 30. I would like to have a smart phone since I travel a lot and do lots of work via e-mail. Prices are a bit too high for data plans, but I imagine they'll come down. Most of the plans with data are $70-80 (so in the high $50s if you can get an employer discount) so they're not $99 anymore. But still a bit more than I'm willing to pay.
 
Two things that would be current with the times I'd like to have that I won't get anytime soon.

1. a Txt device that would work like a pager and be cheap like $5-$10 a mo. including no 2yr. contracts. Then I won't have to worry about paying for a new fucking phone every 2 yrs.

2. Unlimited Anywhere internet service for oh... $50 a mo. that would be compatible with an ipod touch even. Then I won't even NEED a c phone at all.

Will I see these anytime soon? no... If I do will they be affordable? no...
 
I talk a lot, so I'm fine with a good smart phone. I just like to get decent minutes, text and internet for around $50-60 total a month. I may splurge for an iPhone or some other smart phone when my contract is up though since I'll be done with grad school and making more than double my current salary. But for now I'm fine with regular phones since I use them as a phone primarily.
 
I use right at 5,000 texts a month just casually texting. I could easily see a teenage girl racking up 15k.

And I have unlimited everything (minutes, messages, internet, etc.), by the way. My phone bill is $99 a month or $110 after tax. And my phone does have a qwerty keyboard, which makes all the difference.
 
I usually text 1000-1500 a month. None of my friends call, they all text.

My stepdad always bitches at my sisters because they send like 3k a month.
 
Also, not everybody pays an arm and a leg for their phone. I got on the SERO bandwagon, so I get unlimited texting, internet, picture mail and 550 minutes for $30 a month.
 
Yeah, and price is all relative. Despite this being cheap ass gamer, I don't expect everyone here to be a cheap ass.

If somone has no problems affording a $100 a month cell bill and actually uses the features on their phone enough for it to be worth the money more power to them.

All of us not on a tight budget have luxuries we waste money on. I'm a beer snob so I probably drop around $150-200 a month on good beer factoring trips to the lilquor store and bars that have great beer selections (including food, tip etc.) with my fellow beer loving friends.
 
I would've agreed with you when it was around, but now... I don't give a shit since it's not possible to do that plan anymore. :roll:
 
I think my last bill had me at 18 text messages. I probably sent 2 of those.

I do that crazy thing and, you know, call people when I have something to actually talk about. If it isn't important enough to call someone about, I can't be bothered to text them. If I'm in an area that call on a phone isn't allowed or would be rude, I either leave the area and call, or exert a little self control and wait till I am out of the area.
 
my phone bill is like 125 a month... I need the 900 anytime minutes for work so that puts me up there, along with the BlackBerry Storm data plan
 
Checked my last couple of bills, I do less texts than I thought--usually in the 50-70 range.

I'm not a huge fan either, but I do like them (as I said earlier) for just the "I'm on my way", asking where we're meeting, type of things versus calling my friends to say that etc. Quicker, saves minutes if it's before 9 etc.

But I hate using it in place of a conversation. Just good for a sending a quick note, nothing more. But I do like receiving and sending picture messages. It's pretty cool to see something neat, funny etc. and be able to send it to your friend, girlfriend etc. rather than just tell them about it.

[quote name='DestroVega']my phone bill is like 125 a month... I need the 900 anytime minutes for work so that puts me up there, along with the BlackBerry Storm data plan[/QUOTE]


How do you like the Storm. I was interested in it from the commercials etc., but the reviews on Engadget and other places weren't very good. I'll probably be looking for a new phone soon (according to the Web account I'll be eligible for a discount starting on the 21st--contract end March 21st).

I've only had my Krzr since last march when I lost my old phone in a robbery. I like it ok, but over the past week I banged it on something when I had it in my pocket and now the front is busted/shattered and has cracks all over. Screen still fine, but the plastic is all cracked and busted so I'm not sure how much longer it will last.

Doubt I'll go with a blackberry as I just don't want to pay for the data plan, but definitely would like to find something with a QWERTY keyboard.

Edit: Man, looks like the phones verizon has now are pretty crappy. My try to get some more life out of my krazr, guess I could get a cover for it to keep the front from cracking any worse.

Edit2: Guess the LG Voyager looks ok, may have to read up on that one if I decide to get a new phone. The Samsung Glyde is nice looking, but my friend has one and doesn't like it much. And it's a good deal bigger than I like in a phone since I tend to have mine in my front pocket all the time.
 
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Texting just has a different use than calling people. It is more like sending an instant message, I might want to say something to someone, but I don't actually have enough to talk about to warrant a phone call.

Also, I find texting to be a great time waster if you are bored.
 
If it isn't important enough to call them, why would you waste their time with a text message?

I seriously hate getting text messages. Its like, fuck you, you aren't worth my time to call.

If I have an irrational pet-peeve, its that.
 
[quote name='crystalklear64']If it isn't important enough to call them, why would you waste their time with a text message?

I seriously hate getting text messages. Its like, fuck you, you aren't worth my time to call.

If I have an irrational pet-peeve, its that.[/quote]

Because, unless I really don't like the person, I don't feel bothered if they send me a stupid text message. Now of course, I only text a few good friends, and I don't have dumb school mates/coworkers texting me, so maybe that has something to do with it.
 
[quote name='crystalklear64']If it isn't important enough to call them, why would you waste their time with a text message?

I seriously hate getting text messages. Its like, fuck you, you aren't worth my time to call.

If I have an irrational pet-peeve, its that.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, it's just you. I don't mind it at all. I get all kind of random texts like " (insert movie) kicked ass" or " you have to try (insert name of good beer)" texts from friends and send some similar ones.

I think it's just an older guy thing--I'm 30 and most of my guy friends are around that age. I think we like to tell each other shit but hate talking on the phone. :D That and were all just busy as balls and don't often have time for phone conversations.
 
[quote name='crystalklear64']So think about, with the supposed convenience of text messaging, how much more it means to someone if you take time out/make time to call them.[/QUOTE]

Not everyone takes it as an insult. I'd be annoyed if my friend called me just to say "Man you have to see this movie it was great" and other stuff like that. I much prefer the quick text for something like that which doesn't require on conversation. I don't like talking on the phone, and hate pointless chit chat conversations. But I don't mind quick texts, IMs, e-mails etc.

I don't know, I'm busy as hell and fairly self centered so maybe that's just me. I just want to be left alone, get my work done and enjoy my free time mainly. Conversations can wait for the couple of times a week I see my friends in person.
 
[quote name='botticus']And here I was pissed that my brother-in-law accidentally texted me once last weekend. And then again to say "oops, wrong person, lol." I'm gonna send him a bill for 20 cents.

I do not text.[/QUOTE]

Neither do I, I send maybe 1 message a month if that
 
[quote name='botticus']And here I was pissed that my brother-in-law accidentally texted me once last weekend. And then again to say "oops, wrong person, lol." I'm gonna send him a bill for 20 cents.

I do not text.[/quote]
I'm surprised you're so irritated by something like that.

[quote name='darthbudge']Texting just has a different use than calling people. It is more like sending an instant message, I might want to say something to someone, but I don't actually have enough to talk about to warrant a phone call.[/quote]And when people are busy throughout the day, it means they can get back to you when they're able to spare the less than sixty seconds it takes to compose a reply.

I'm not as bad about being phone-phobic as I used to be. But to be quite honest, I really prefer the freedom of texting. So I spend $20 a month for unlimited texts and use the phone only when i really have to or when someone calls. heh, i have a friend from cag who whenever he calls, i give him a hard time because i pay by the minute, "this conversation so far has cost me $X..." I dont think he's worth it, personally. :lol:
 
[quote name='billyrox']I think its a generational thing... and my friends 25 up call.. all my friends younger than 25 mainly text[/QUOTE]

It is, but it's not cut and dry. Like I said I'm 30, and some of my friends that are more into texting than me are older and just always hated talking on the phone. But yes, on average the younger crowd is WAY more into texting.

With the older crowd, I thinks it depends on how much they were into e-mai and IM. The ones among my social network who are into that stuff seem text more than those who aren't big e-mailers, don't IM etc. Somewhat relatedly, my older friends who text also have Facebook and or My Space profiles---which is something I've yet to have a desire to do.
 
personally one of my friends just talks waaayy to much and when i call her- i always spend about 20 mins more than i need to cuz she tells me everything and plus more... so i almost always text her now...
 
I rarely text, and I only reply if I consider it an "important matter". It costs me 5 cents to recieve each and 5 cents to reply. Just recently my friend asked me what room our class was because she forgot. I texted her back, but when I got anther one, I just didnt even open it since I know it says "Thx" or something like that in it. I see her again in class, she asks me if I got her "Thx" reply (As she expects me to reply with a "no prob" -_-), I play it off by saying that I never got it. And as the avid texter she is, she knows that messages get lost. I just hope my friends dont catch on that I never reply after the first message >_>
 
[quote name='Link927']I rarely text, and I only reply if I consider it an "important matter". It costs me 5 cents to recieve each and 5 cents to reply. Just recently my friend asked me what room our class was because she forgot. I texted her back, but when I got anther one, I just didnt even open it since I know it says "Thx" or something like that in it. I see her again in class, she asks me if I got her "Thx" reply (As she expects me to reply with a "no prob" -_-), I play it off by saying that I never got it. And as the avid texter she is, she knows that messages get lost. I just hope my friends dont catch on that I never reply after the first message >_>[/quote]


yo man, you could block all text messages if it costs money.
 
[quote name='billyrox']yo man, you could block all text messages if it costs money.[/quote]

Im not against text messages, they're useful in the sense that I can recieve a message while Im in class, and reply after. I rarely do it, but there are occasions where its semi useful. Its the fact that my friends also give me a "Thanks" reply, or a follow up reply that would cost me more if I were to even read it, let alone reply to it that I find useless.
 
Text messaging is really useful for keeping in touch with people while you are back packing. I have a ton of friends I keep in touch with via texts in New Zealand.
 
I caved a few months ago and got the 200 texts a month for $5. I really don't see the point in doing it but some of my friends text and it was just easier for me to pay the $5 rather than be an asshole and get pissed whenever i got texted.

But anyway I have a friend that texts all the time. It's annoying when you're trying to talk to him and all he's doing is typing on his phone. But oh well.
 
I text much, much more than place actual phone calls. I look at my cell as a text message machine with phone capabilities built in if needed.
 
I probably average around 50 sent / 50 received each day.. 100 total per day, 3000 a month and it doesnt feel like much at all. I can see where 4x that is quite possible.

The most I've done was probably around 500 msg a day.. that's just 250 in / 250 out, which is less than 20 sent / 20 received per hour, not as high as it sounds. Especially easy to rack up when bored at work / at school / on the bus. Also keep in mind messages over 160 char are split. One time I sent a long message that ended up being split into seven sent messages.

For those who don't see the point of texting, get a phone with a qwerty keyboard.. it only takes a few seconds to compose a message. The only people I call are family members, old people that don't txt.
 
[quote name='Koggit']I probably average around 50 sent / 50 received each day.. 100 total per day, 3000 a month and it doesnt feel like much at all. I can see where 4x that is quite possible.

The most I've done was probably around 500 msg a day.. that's just 250 in / 250 out, which is less than 20 sent / 20 received per hour, not as high as it sounds. Especially easy to rack up when bored at work / at school / on the bus. Also keep in mind messages over 160 char are split. One time I sent a long message that ended up being split into seven sent messages.

For those who don't see the point of texting, get a phone with a qwerty keyboard.. it only takes a few seconds to compose a message. The only people I call are family members, old people that don't txt.[/QUOTE]

I agree with you, it cures boredom. When you're bored, send a few texts back and forth. Sometimes I send 15 within 10 minutes, then don't text again for 3 hours. When I need something to do, I text. Or if I need to let someone know something, but it's not worthy of a call. (ex. 'Be there in 15 minutes'.)

EDIT: In response to Soujiro_Seta's post, I NEVER text while I'm talking to people. It's fucking rude. I MIGHT send one text if it's something important that I forget. I fucking hate when I'm talking to somebody and they just stare at their phone.
 
Heck, my txting barely breaks 200 a month. I mostly use it to let my partner know something when hes at work and to talk to a few friends. Two of which, its the easiest way to reach them. What I don't get is how my best friend can bang out a max character limit txt in less time that it takes me or any other person to type one out on a qwerty phone...
 
Who cares how much the kids text?
As long as they aren't texting while driving or costing a lot of money. Yeah, it might be irritating but I see no real reason to limit texting on kids. Hell, I text all day at work and no real damage.
 
Nope. I don't text at all. My friend keeps texting me but I never reply because it cost 10 cents per text so I just leave him a voicemail. What happens if my text inbox get full? Does it just get bounced back to him and I don't get hit by charges?
 
If you don't want to get texts call your provider and have it turned off so you can't receive them. Then they'll all just bounce back.
 
Is it pretty acknowledged that texting while you're at a social event such as dinner is rude? It seems that most people here recognize that but a lot of my friends still do this and it pisses me off.
 
I don't think it's generally acknowledged. Too many people do it at social events for it to be considered generally acknowledged. :D

But I guess it depends on the occasion. If it's just a dinner with drinks and a big group of friends then it's not a big deal. There are usually just a bunch of side conversations going on at the same time anyway. But in more formal dinners, or smaller groups it's rude and annoying.
 
Figured since phone bills are coming out I could bump this.....I managed to use a whopping 68 minutes and 368 text messages last month.
 
[quote name='lilboo']Wait.
Wait.
If they have an unlimited plan, who cares how many text messages she makes? And why "no text after dinner!!11!"? It's stupid.

I have an unlimited text plan....I get to about 6,000-10,000..depends if I'm in a social mood that month :lol:[/quote]

Have a young teen sister and you'll know the problem. It's friggen annoying... (note I do not have a young teen sister, but my GF does) Every second I am at my GF's house her little sister is constantly texting, even at dinner. It's so annoying and sad, you're a stupid little 13 year old girl who the hell do you need to talk to?

Ugh, I'm such an old man now (although I'm only 21), I'm like, "Dang nabbit you dang teens and ur textin and jello pudding!!!" (that was in a Bill Cosby voice, FYI KK THX, BB my BFF JILL)
 
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