UPDATE*** This wasn't a known issue until I did a screen share with a Verizon tech. The following steps removed the app: Open App info for Message+ - clear data  - force stop  - disable message+  - power cycle phone  - open app info through settings  - reenable message+

This did remove the IMS app, which is a back door for the message service to access the network... DO NOT CHANGE ANY SETTINGS IN THE IMS APP! Higher tech levels are working on a roll out fix for those unable to fix it themselves with the steps listed above.