My phone is capable but I had it blocked.
Actually, I never text. Was getting a text, same always & apeared to be from some company who was alerting staff/shifts, etc. Had charges for receiving as I didn't have a text "plan". Asked them to block the sender but, said couldn't so I said STOP ALL.
Almost had to have the EMTs come to rescue to young lady helping me
but, now I can't text or receive same. Fine with me, although there have been a very few times when I have wanted to send a typed msg, vice voice. Can have it reset anytime I want.
My phone doesn't take pics and that's fine (hard to find those now!)....have couple dig cams & video cams, etc. I just don't NEED all that crap anymore.
Bev, like you, I use mine to make a phone call -- generally on the road, if emergency, etc., and receive such (mostly from fam).
OK, I'm old and loving it!!!