They first started charging for sending, receiving remained free for several years (I used my phone as a pager from 2001-2003). Then they started charging both

They first started charging for sending, receiving remained free for several years (I used my phone as a pager from 2001-2003). Then they started charging both sides of the transaction. It would be nice if they at least only charged different accounts. Texting anyone on my family plan means I pay for both sides.