Pre-paid phones?

Anyone else using a pre-paid phone?

The wife and I have been using per-paids for years. I LOVE not being under contract

We started with Tracfone, several years ago, when he cost per minute was about $.20. Then they added all kinds of card options, so that the per minute cost can now range from 9 to 33 cents per minute. Basically, the more you use it, the cheaper your cost per minute will be.

So a couple of years ago, we switched to Net10, where all calls are $.10 per minute. Have had no issues with it yet.

No, the same outfit, through Wal-Mart, or direct, offers Straight Talk. There are 2 plans, one for $30. per month with limits, and a Unlimited one for $45. I'm going with that to go back on the road with, I'll keep my Net10 with minimum minutes on it for my official 'personal' phone. The new one will be my work phone, so I can write off the cost at tax time.

The only down side is no laptop aircards available, but sale person I spoke to said he understands it's something they are working on.

So for those who aren't addicted to having the latest phone that comes down the line, it's a very viable option.