i text a lot. i have unlimited. but i also have a teenage brother and sister on the plan and they text a lot too. i think it's easier than calling. i hate calling people. in school we're not supposed to even have cell phone on the campus but like everyone has one anyway so there's nothing they can really do about it. and the rules on punishment depends on the teacher really. like they usually tell you to put it away and some take it and keep it and give it to the principal. i've never had my phone taken away but i do text in class.