Verizon Introduces New Messaging Plans

Verizon announced new messaging plans meant for those who use the messaging/data features more than the voice features of their cell phones. All three plans provide unlimited text, picture, IM and video messaging, as well as unlimited mobile Web and data. None of the plans requires an accompanying voice plan. The consumer devices messaging plan costs $35 per month and voice minutes will cost $0.40. Mobile email will cost an additional $5 for that plan. The BlackBerry/PDA plans each cost $55 per month, and add unlimited email, and voice minutes at $0.25.