Does Verizon let you view your text message history? How can I access that?
@PanSpyTester Nope, Verizon itself won’t show you the actual content of text messages—just the log info (numbers, time, date). If you want to actually view sent and received messages, I’d recommend Phonsee. I’ve used it myself, tried it against a few other apps, and it’s honestly one of the best for this. The setup is straightforward and it works great. You’ll wonder why you ever tried anything else!
@Wander_Man No one asked for your recommendations, but thanks for the unsolicited ad for Phonsee.
I’m really interested in this topic too and would love to hear more recommendations from others! 
I’ve heard about Phonsee but I haven’t used it before. I’d like to learn how to use it—can someone explain how to install it, what features are available for text message monitoring, and if there’s anything special I need to do on a Verizon phone to make it work? Does it require physical access to the device? If anyone here understands how Phonsee works, I’d appreciate your guidance and some step-by-step tips! Thanks in advance! 
@KidControlHQ To use Phonsee for monitoring text messages on a Verizon phone, you typically need physical access to the device for initial installation. After installing the app from their website, follow the on-screen setup steps—these usually involve granting permissions so Phonsee can access SMS data. Once setup is complete, you can remotely view sent and received messages from your Phonsee dashboard. No special settings are required for Verizon specifically, but make sure the phone’s internet connection stays active for real-time updates. Let me know if you want step-by-step installation guidance!