Picture messages and data with iPhone?

I just got the iPhone 5 with Verizon on friday with a 2GB data allowance per month plan. If I send and receive picture messages, do they count towards my 2GB or are texts and picture messages counted separately from my data pool? My bill shows 3 separate categories for minutes which are unlimited, messaging which is unlimited and data which is 2GB. Where do picture messages fall?

NO, it won't be counted towards your data charge.It'll go in the messaging charge.

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