Nextel Text Messaging

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to get in touch with somebody but couldn't speak on your phone? Say you're at the movie theatre or in an important meeting where mobile phone conversations are met with ominous stares. You can leave the room and miss out on some important information, or you can use Nextel text messaging to contact that person. It is quick and easy.

There are other instances when you might want to use Nextel text messaging. If you are running low on minutes and want get in touch, pull out your phone and type a text message. Maybe you have private information you don't want to share? This is another use for Nextel text messaging. You don't have a Blackberry but need to send a message to an email address? Nextel text messaging has this capability.

You might think it would be tedious typing out messages on a small numeric keypad, but it is quite easy. Nextel text messaging has a time saving tool called the Predictive Text feature. Predictive Text can actually predict what word you are trying to spell, and it is remarkably accurate. Instead of hitting the 2 button three times for the letter C, Predictive Text will input the letter on the first stroke.

Nextel text messaging plans range from pay as you go at $.10 per message to $14.99 for unlimited messages. However, you may want to consider a Blackberry device if you're sending a couple hundred messages a month. Nextel text messaging can also be used from your computer through Nextel's website. Manage your Nextel text message account by logging on.