hmm
I got my father a samsung probably 'mid level' smartphone for =~$150 with the 1500/1500/1.5gb included from qvc or hsn I forget which. I always got crappy cell service in my home area but I haven't been with a proper network (verizon/sprint/whoever) in more than a decade so maybe the network quality isn't that great for people doing lots of streaming etc I couldn't say. There are lots of sites to check the quality in your area though. For me not using it much except for apps/calling/texting it's great at $9<=~ a month.
I have tracfone and they sell 'medium' quality smartphones with 1500 minutes/text/1.5gb of data included for around $100 and up. If you don't use it much that can work or can buy the refills 1500/1500/1.5gb for $100 or whatever refill you want or signup with an actual plan they offer if you needed it.Dont get me wrong I miss my cell phone, but it fried out I owed sprint almost $200.. They apparently canceled my warranty without my permission. and well I refused to pay my bill after that.. I send $5 here and there LOL... But I cant afford a new phone :/
I got my father a samsung probably 'mid level' smartphone for =~$150 with the 1500/1500/1.5gb included from qvc or hsn I forget which. I always got crappy cell service in my home area but I haven't been with a proper network (verizon/sprint/whoever) in more than a decade so maybe the network quality isn't that great for people doing lots of streaming etc I couldn't say. There are lots of sites to check the quality in your area though. For me not using it much except for apps/calling/texting it's great at $9<=~ a month.