Not the ones you receive - but certainly they keep track of the number you send. They need to know if you exceed any free text allowance you have - so they can charge you for any sent messages over your limit. All sent texts are usually itemised on your bill !
Yes it can and if you open it and read it you get charged for it unless it was set by your cell phone carrier. If you do not want to receive text messages on your phn then you can call your carrier and have them blocked so you can't receive or send messages...just remember to get it unblocked if you add texting later.
a texting application on a phone to send and receive messages....
you probably do not have the correct phone or plan
Nope. Not unless you, yourself, sends it.
You can receive text messages on a landline phone, but you cannot send them.
no, airplane mode cuts you off from service, and you need service to receive text messages.
Yes, you can still receive text messages even if you have no credit on your mobile phone. Receiving texts typically does not require any balance, as it is a service provided by your mobile network. However, sending texts may be restricted until you recharge your account. Always check with your specific carrier for their policies.
Once you register it with your provider, yes.
You should, when you turn your cell phone back on it should inform you that you missed a text, but I could be wrong.
there are parental plans that show all messages sent and receive in their siblings cell phones.
The procedure to listen to a saved call will vary depending on the cell phone carrier. Usually, there will be an option for messages to listen to "saved messages".
It could be the Sprint customer has shut off the ability to receive text messages.