I have been doing some research on Pay as You Go Cell Phones with Data Plans.
So far the best plan for me is the Virgin Mobile. For $35.00 a month you get Unlimited We, Data Messaging , and Email. You are limited to 300 talk time minutes. If you are more of a text-er than talker this is a great plan.for only $35.00. If you need more talk time you can just install a talk for free app like Viber and you’re good to go.
I have used Virgin Mobile in the past and have been happy with it. There is only one spot in Effingham , NH where I can not get service good service but even Verizon has trouble getting service there.
Now I need to decide on what phone to get. The Rumor is $75.45 today on Amazon. The price is good but the reviews are not great .
The LG Optimus has great reviews and is $109.99 today on Amazon. My niece has this one and loves it.
Do you have either of these or other pay as you go cell phones with data plans? If so tell us your thoughts on your phone.
I have used Virgin for at least 3 years and I love it. I have no problem with service. I also love that there is no contract, I see no reason why I should have to commit to a 2 year plan, only to have to pay more out of pocket! My Razr (which looks a lot like the Rumor) just died so I am getting the optimus elite. Hopefully, it is good! On the Virgin site the LG Rumor 2 is on sale for $49.99.
I have Straight talk Unlimited everything $45 a month, now they are advertising you can use your unlocked Iphone with them too, they just send a new SIM card and you replace it and the pkg is still $45 a month 🙂 Im scouting ebay for an Iphone!
http://www.straighttalk.com/ServicePlans
We’ve had Virgin Mobile for about a year. When we signed up, the $35 plan was only $25, which worked for me since we have 4 phones in our family. The internet is slow at times, but overall I am happy with VM. My oldest son has the LG Optimus V and he’s pretty happy with it.
Thanks!
I have a Verizon I do not love ot though.
They are coming out with a 4G on 5/31 according to the site
I used to buy Virgin phones at Target on clearance all the time. I think I will check that out as well. Or I may use my Walmart overage money to grab one for free.
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I’ve had Virgin Mobile for many years!!! And will never go back to an actual phone plan. CVS (and maybe other stores) has awesome Top Up cards that are reusable so every time you add money to your card it just automatically updates your phone and plan – rather than having to log in to VM and do it the long way and since you are at CVS all the time couponing – works out perfectly!!
I had the rumor and loved it! I actually gave it to my step daughter because I upgraded to a smart phone but she still has it and it still works fine.
I’ve used Virgin Mobile for at least 10 years, maybe more. I’m not a big cell phone user, so I have one of their no monthly charge, high per-minute-rate plans. This allows me to stick a phone in my car and use it for emergencies, semi-emergencies, check in calls with family, etc. at minimal cost. BTW, Virgin Mobile uses the Sprint network, so if you don’t have good Sprint service, you won’t have good Virgin Mobile service either.