I am essentially a cell phone non-user. I went the TracPhone route based on some discussion here a couple of years ago. I use about 1 minute a week.....total.

TracPhone has saved me hundreds. I have my phone service loaded for 2 years at a time and the minutes that come with that are more than enough for the rest of my life. These minutes don't expire and I don't get nailed for any charges other than my calls.

I cannot believe how much my co-workers fancy pants phones are costing them per month. Hell I could buy a custom knife a month for what they are wasting on blabbing.