Your Money: Prepaid Cell Phones

Even without much promotion, prepaid cellular phones are gaining popularity as Americans continue to look for ways to cut costs. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (Feb. 20)

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[Peanutbutter585]

if you hate prepaid phones then why are you whatching this?

[freakylocz14]

Virgin Mobile $25 a month, or Boost if u need unlimite talk as well

[lauren242268]

where did you get the phone

[RomaShop1]

I have AT&T family plan. $120 a month for 3 phones. 1400 shared minutes with rollovers. Can someone please tell me if this is good? We just all got nice new phones for an upgrade fee of approx. $25 each and forced a renewal of our contracts for 2 years! However, sucks is this DOES NOT include data. Is there anything else out there which is cheaper? ?

[Ashleyy8520]

i have a prepaid phone. but i really want the LG env touch. Is there anyway to get the LG env touch on a prepaid plan???? and how much would it cost. :)

[mzflavah1]

I use the Straight Talk unlimited plan for $45/mo personally. I like how I dont need to have good credit to get a smartphone with an unlimited plan. Also my phone works everywhere verizon does. I dont understand why anyone would be paying more!

[SidW42]

Okay, so this video is old...for those who are looking at prepaid for the first time, things have changed drastically. Prepaid is for anyone who doesn't want to be tied to a lengthy contract and who want to pay less for their usage. Net10's unlimited plan is less than half that of Verizon or AT&T's equivalent. And you still have the option of these good networks for coverage. The phones may not be iphones, etc, but the savings are well worth your while.

[marshallpeters1]

Prepaid is the way to go, for those out there that still think tha prepaid is only for when you don't use your cellphone, big news... that's old! Lot of companies now have unlimited service with prepaid and cool phones too, like Straight Talk, they have great smart phones, really affordable and for only $45 a month you get unlimited voice, text and web. I swtiched and I do not regreat nor miss my old huge monthy bill.

[angelfish698]

I have a Straight Talk Nokia E71 prepaid phone. This is not a kid's toy but a serious business tool. I have unlimited calling, texts and data for $45 a month. I can access my e mails, search the web, download aps and have maps and navigation. This is as good as a blackberry and half the price. From a business owner's point of view, it is not a contract and you can "fire" the phone along with it's owner.

[Avatarblackwolf]

I am happy with my Boost Mobile Blackberry Curve 8530. $60 a month for unlimited talk,text,web,email, instead message & 411. Can't go wrong. The WiFi is very nice to have. Contracts are for suckers.

[paintmeblacknblue]

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[Pinwormx]

He's not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe man!