My monthly plan allowed unlimited your own texts and replies. Limited number of characters each though. There are also some settable canned messages and an eme

My monthly plan allowed unlimited your own texts and replies. Limited number of characters each though. There are also some settable canned messages and an emergency signal options, but I never used them. Do you hike, sail or otherwise travel in truly remote areas? That was my scenario - being able to tell my wife and kids that I am OK while days away from the closest outpost of civilization.