What Is The Best/Cheapest Pre-Paid Smartphone Option?

Right now i'm using a basic phone but since Im in the business world, I need more options like checking my email anytime I want. But I don't like contracts. Any suggestions will help.

t-mobile month to month or virgin wireless. Check carrier availablity first

The Samsung Prevail by Boost Mobile looks good. My eye is on that one. Also the Lg Optimus q looks good to.

I'd just buy a unlocked phone online, you will get a better deal, then you can put in whatever sim you want, just make sure you get the right version for your carrier though as most phones are only dual 3g band. I'd avoid a budget phone, I though I didn't need a good smartphone but Just ended up upgrade after 6 months because I wanted a bigger screen and got sick of constant lack of internal memory. You can get some great deals on some of the older phones now such as the htc sensation, galaxy s, lg optimus 2x and even the galaxy s2 can be found pretty cheap now, but it all comes down to how much you want to pay. A screen around 4" is the sweet spot and make sure you get a decent resolution of at least 800 x 480. imprezawrx500

What about this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Verizon+Wireless+Prepaid+-+Samsung+Illusion+No-Contract+Mobile+Phone+-+Black/5086755.p?id=1218655306022&skuId=5086755&slref=10&slloc=01 PSP107

Verizon prepaid is more expensive than some on contract plan prices. Don't do it

[QUOTE="PSP107"]What about this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Verizon+Wireless+Prepaid+-+Samsung+Illusion+No-Contract+Mobile+Phone+-+Black/5086755.p?id=1218655306022&skuId=5086755&slref=10&slloc=01 semianonymous

Verizon prepaid is more expensive than some on contract plan prices. Don't do it

Here's how I manage to get by on $30 a month with an AT&T Go Phone:

1) I got the AT&T Fusion from Walmart.

2) I opted for the $25 a month plan that gets you 250 minutes a month

3) I pay $5 a month for their 50mb data plan.

HERE ARE THE 2 IMPORTANT PARTS:

4) I have Wifi at home, and 90% of the time, i'm at home, since I work at home. So I seldom need to use my data plan, except for the few times a week when I do go out. 50mb is plenty for that.

5) I installed Groove IP (I'd alread signed up for a Google Voice account, which is linked to my phone number). In conjunction with Google gvoice, Groove IP lets you use Google Voice to make all phone calls. Again, since I'm at home most of the time, I'm using my wife, so 90% of my calls are made via wifi and the Groove IP app, and NOT through AT&T. As a result, 250 minutes a month is plenty.

Here's how I manage to get by on $30 a month with an AT&T Go Phone:

1) I got the AT&T Fusion from Walmart.

2) I opted for the $25 a month plan that gets you 250 minutes a month

3) I pay $5 a month for their 50mb data plan.

HERE ARE THE 2 IMPORTANT PARTS:

4) I have Wifi at home, and 90% of the time, i'm at home, since I work at home. So I seldom need to use my data plan, except for the few times a week when I do go out. 50mb is plenty for that.

5) I installed Groove IP (I'd alread signed up for a Google Voice account, which is linked to my phone number). In conjunction with Google gvoice, Groove IP lets you use Google Voice to make all phone calls. Again, since I'm at home most of the time, I'm using my wife, so 90% of my calls are made via wifi and the Groove IP app, and NOT through AT&T. As a result, 250 minutes a month is plenty.

Here's how I manage to get by on $30 a month with an AT&T Go Phone:

1) I got the AT&T Fusion from Walmart.

2) I opted for the $25 a month plan that gets you 250 minutes a month

3) I pay $5 a month for their 50mb data plan.

HERE ARE THE 2 IMPORTANT PARTS:

4) I have Wifi at home, and 90% of the time, i'm at home, since I work at home. So I seldom need to use my data plan, except for the few times a week when I do go out. 50mb is plenty for that.

5) I installed Groove IP (I'd alread signed up for a Google Voice account, which is linked to my phone number). In conjunction with Google gvoice, Groove IP lets you use Google Voice to make all phone calls. Again, since I'm at home most of the time, I'm using my wife, so 90% of my calls are made via wifi and the Groove IP app, and NOT through AT&T. As a result, 250 minutes a month is plenty.

RichardWrite

Is that a typical price for the US?

Because I'm in england and I pay £5 a month for an extra 500mb.

Is that a typical price for the US?

Because I'm in england and I pay £5 a month for an extra 500mb.

kraken2109

[QUOTE="kraken2109"]

Is that a typical price for the US?

Because I'm in england and I pay £5 a month for an extra 500mb.

Gambler_3

I can't really see if this thread was nercroed or not but if anyone stumbles upon this thread I can only recommend the Xperia U for a prepaid smartphone. Very high PPI, great processor power, wifi, multitouch, all the sensors you need, Android, etc plays all the popular 3d apps and games without a hiccup like GTA 3, Minecraft, etc. Only and only downside is 4gig internal storage without expansion slots but 4gig seems plenty as long as you don't need to have tons of albums and big games on it at the same time. It's fine for having a few big 3d games taking maybe 2 gig, then another gig and a half for music pictures and movies and some left for small apps.

I am currently on the straight-talk $45 a month plan which is unlimited talk,text and data. And the phone I have is the Galaxy Precedent, which in my opinon is the little brother of the Galaxy S2, so far so good.o4SSASSINo