Do picture messaging take up data?

I have a Verizon plan unlimited texting and talk with 2gb data. Does sending or receiving picture mail take up data? What is the best way to check how much data I have used on my iPhone 4?

Go to settings, general, usage, cellular usage, and there. That's how you find out and nope, picture messages don't take up data. Any kind of messaging as far as I know doesn't take up data. Using the Internet while not in a Wi-Fi hotspot is using data like when you are using up your 4G/3G/Extended/LTE.

Data is considered internet/email, while picture texts count towards your messaging limits, which in your case, is none.

To find the built-in usage tracker on the iPhone, tap the Settings icon -> choose General -> tap Usage -> and scroll to the bottom of the page. Look in the Cellular Network Data section and total the data sent and received to get your current usage.

Hope I helped!

Does it take up data when take pictures or when not useing intrent