• $20 includes 200 SMS Text Messages
• $30 includes 1500 SMS Text Messages
• $40 includes Unlimited SMS Text Messages

Under the above plan terms for two lines (rounded to the nearest dollar) + unlimited text messaging for both:

• $70 Two lines sharing 700 minutes + rollover
• $80 $40 x 2 for unlimited SMS Text Messaging for both lines
• $150 pre-tax for two lines sharing 700 minutes + rollover & unlimited SMS

What is not publicly advertised as being compatible with iPhone specific lines is Family Messaging Unlimited ($30). With Family Messaging Unlimited, any shared family account lines will receive unlimited SMS text and picture messaging to anyone ony any network for a flat rate of $30.

Using the previous account example adjusted for use with the iPhone plans:

• $70 Two lines sharing 700 minutes + rollover
• $40 $20 x 2 for 200 SMS Text Messaging for both lines
• $30 Unlimited messaging to anyone on any network for all shared lines
• $140 pre-tax for two lines sharing 700 minutes + rollover + unlimited SMS

A savings of $10 per month. Of course, more lines equals more savings. A family account with 5 lines, sharing 700 minutes, and each using an iPhone unlimited SMS Text Messaging plan would total $300 before taxes. That same account making use of the Family Messaging Unlimited would total $230 before taxes. That’s a savings of $70.

If you’re sharing minutes but paying for unlimited messaging plans for each line independently, save money and add the Family Messaging Unlimited plan. It’s a small change that can save you a considerable amount of money.