Have an unlimited plan, thinking of upgrading phone.

I have a 3 phone family plan. All 3 were on a family unlimited data plan, but I did not have texting. Only had imessaging. Current plans are listed below.
1. unlimited iphone 4 (no texting)
2. unlimited iphone 4 (no texting)
3. 2gb data plan iphone 4s (but no texting other than imessaging) This phone was upgraded and I was forced to picked a data plan. It was removed from my unlimited plan. But they did not give us texting on this phone with the new plan.
I am thinking about upgrading to the new HTC ONE on phone number 1. Will I get unlimited texting with the new data plan that I pick? I will lose unlimited data, because Verizon is forcing me to pick a data plan.
Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
CD

Hi, cadiehl
If you were changed to one of the new More Everything plans, then, in addition to the data alloted, you have unlimited phone calls and unlimited texting on that line.
Since the days of unlimited data plans have gone, it is essential to have WiFi to stream movies or music. I totally understand that some people don't have WiFi at home due to whatever reasons. I have no idea if you do, since you didn't say in your original post.
I think the other person in this thread who bought a Moto X at full price to keep from changing their plan and from losing unlimited data did the smart thing. A lot of people who still have unlimited data plans are weighing the difference, the high cost of a device at full price or losing that unlimited data by taking a subsidized price on a phone.
I'm sure you will make a great choice. Just take your time and choose wisely. Good luck.
Doc

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