Text messaging has evolved over the past few years to the point where you no longer have to pay your mobile provider per message if you use the right application.
For iPhone users, the built in imessage application can determine if you’re sending a message to another iPhone user and send the message via the internet instead of the normal mobile network, however other device users can also take advantage of free messaging. By downloading the free Facebook Messenger App you can instantly message anyone of your Facebook friends list, the only requirement being that your device is online.
Get more info at https://www.facebook.com/mobile/messenger