Aren't text messages free within providers?

Question

I have AT&T. If I text someone else who has AT&T isn't it free for both of us?

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

Depends on what plan you originally choose. I doubt it tho.

Some providers offer specials within their plans. For example one plan might include free text msgs to people with the same provider, some others might offer discounted call rates but charge for every text, some other might offer 10 free text msgs a day to any provider, but then charge for any texts over 10.

Answer 3

I know with AT&T its free to receive text messages but never heard of sending a text message for free within the network.  I always thought it was about a dime or so to send a text, doesnt matter which network the receiving end is on unless you have a text messaging plan..