I need a new cell phone Options

[Oasis]

My phone got shut off for about two weeks because of a lost money order, and when it finally got turned back on I requested an area code change. Sprint gave me the bullshit runaround that I'd have to re-up with them for two more years to get an area code change. Fuck that. I've been using one of those ghetto pay-as-you-go phones for the past month. Now that my contract with Sprint is finally up, it's time to switch carriers. The carrier isn't really an issue - I know Verizon, AT&T, and Cingular work just fine around here.

What I'm looking for is a basic phone with a cheap plan. I don't need a camera on my phone, I don't even know what the hell Bluetooth is, I don't need to connect to Youtube, and I don't care about ringtones. All I want is a cheap phone that works and maybe has solitaire or tetris. I guess text messaging as well, even though I'm completely against texting, since there are certain nitwit girls I know who are incapable of actually talking on their phone.

Basically looking for limited daytime minutes (500 or so), since I usually only use my phone for work purposes during the day, with unlimited nights or weekends, and maybe 150 texts a month. I don't want to pay over $75 a month. Anyone know of a phone/plan that fits this criteria?

[Spectatrix]

My plan with Cingular (AT&T, whatever... ) is pretty decent. I've got 450 daytime minutes, 5000 (practically unlimited) nights & weekends, and free mobile-to-mobile. That runs me about $45/mo, after taxes and fees. Adding on a 200-msg text messaging plan would be an extra $5/month. My particular phone sucks, so I won't recommend it.

[Oasis]

My plan with Cingular (AT&T, whatever... ) is pretty decent. I've got 450 daytime minutes, 5000 (practically unlimited) nights & weekends, and free mobile-to-mobile. That runs me about $45/mo, after taxes and fees. Adding on a 200-msg text messaging plan would be an extra $5/month. My particular phone sucks, so I won't recommend it.

Yeah, sweet, that's exactly what I want. No way in hell I'm gonna use 5000 minutes.

Why do you not like your phone? All I care about is decent service, I don't care if it's pink or ugly.

Do you know what their website is?

[moebary]

i have the free samsung phone cingular gave out 4 years ago, still works fine. so if you get a plan with cingular, get whichever free samsung phone that comes with the plan.

don't know much about their plans though

[Spectatrix]

Yeah, sweet, that's exactly what I want. No way in hell I'm gonna use 5000 minutes.

Why do you not like your phone? All I care about is decent service, I don't care if it's pink or ugly.

Do you know what their website is?

Website is https://www.wireless.att.com

I have a Samsung SGH-D407. It's not hideous or anything, just has several annoying quirks that are bothersome as compared to my last phone, a Sony Ericson. My old phone broke, wasn't under warrantly, and I'm still not eligible for a discounted equipment upgrade until October sometime, so I was going for something cheap-ish that would still last.

Guidelines on Cingular phones: LG sucks, Motorola sorta sucks (avoid the Razr, Slivr isn't too bad), Samsung is sturdy as hell, Sony's are decent, but a little on the fragile side, Nokia's are ok.... erm... that's about all I know.

[Oasis]

I'll probably go with a Samsung. Used em for years and they're durable as long as you keep them away from cups of beer.

One slight problem, the phone will be paid for through my company. Since I use my phone for work as well as personal use, it will be in TVO's name. I'm still technically paying the bill, I'll just be paying my mom (minus about $10/month for business related calls). I do not want to screw with opening up a Business account, as I'm sure it costs a lot more for the same exact plan. Is it possible to get a phone under a personal account and have the business pay for it? It's not like I plan on writing it off as a business expense. The last thing I want is auditors having access to my phone records

[2wolUTT]

Shit that Tracfone shit works good. Shit.

[Psykopath]

My plan with Cingular (AT&T, whatever... ) is pretty decent. I've got 450 daytime minutes, 5000 (practically unlimited) nights & weekends, and free mobile-to-mobile. That runs me about $45/mo, after taxes and fees. Adding on a 200-msg text messaging plan would be an extra $5/month. My particular phone sucks, so I won't recommend it.

Same exact plan for about the last 3 years. I've been very happy with Cingular/AT&T.
Yeah, go with a samsung phone. Motorolas are shit...

[Oasis]

Website is https://www.wireless.att.com
I have a Samsung SGH-D407.

And of course, that's the one I bought because I was in a hurry. Well, the SGH-a437, which I assume is an updated version of yours. It's OK I guess. Total bitch transferring everything from my old phone to my new phone though.

Why the hell don't they have a normal ringtone? One that sounds like a damn telephone? I don't want to get a call from some girl to the tune of Feur Elise or whatever.