I was never given the option to text, but T was going on vacation to a really cool national monument type place, and I told her I'd love it if she would text or Email me a pic. A few days later, she texted me several beautiful pics, and I just loved seeing them! Since then, I have texted very sparingly.... but the other day she wanted me to come in early as she had to leave early, and she sent me a text asking if I could come in early that day. So, I'm glad shes willing to use text, because, she wouldn't have gotten me otherwise. I can receive texts at work, but I have no phone/internet reception there. Being able to text doesn't make a lot of sense....