wouldnt you then only need a data plan?

as no phone minutes would actually be used?

I'd just because happy with picture messages. Also I hate the auto correct on the S3.

+1 to MMS. Also, shortcodes

Nope, just talking about SMS/MMS... Just like Apple's Messages. But yes, it does cut down on text message plans, which are ridiculously overpriced anyway.

Plans are just overpriced in general. It is nice that Verizon went to an unlimited talk and text plan with shared data on the lines, but it is still super expensive.

totally agree