AT&T promotes text messaging

REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. said it will offer free and unlimited two-way text messaging services through Feb. 28.

After the free promotional period ends, customers can continue service through a choice of two plans. For $5 per month, customers can send, receive and reply to as many as 500 text messages, with additional messages costing 10 cents each. A second option offers customers up to 250 incoming messages per month at no charge, and 10 cents each for sent messages or additional messages received.

Two-way text messaging also is available now through Rogers AT&T Wireless in Canada, AT&T Wireless said.