Qwest widens wireless service options

Qwest Communications International Inc. introduced a set of wireless plans emphasizing messaging and data use.
The Messaging and More plans are aimed at subscribers who are heavy text message users and utilize data services such as Web browsing and sending photos from their mobile phones.
The plans start at $60 per month for 500 anytime minutes on an individual line, and include unlimited text messaging along with domestic long distance, unlimited Qwest mobile-to-mobile, unlimited off-peak calling and access to Sprint Nextel Corp.’s Vision data service with picture mail. The plans also include Qwest features such as free calls to a customer’s Qwest home phone number and a unified bill. Customers can add video messaging for an additional $5 per month.
The plans range from 500 anytime minutes up to an unlimited plan, topping out at $220 per month for the single-line unlimited plan. Users can add up to three additional lines for $10 per month apiece.