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I know what an unlocked cellphone is, but which service would be the best for one? I have been considering buying an unlocked [url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i5500_galaxy_5-3371.php]Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500 GSM[/url]. I have never owned a service/contract phone before and currently have a [url=http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_t401g-2975.php]Samsung t401G[/url] prepaid from Net10. With Net10, I spend around $180 yearly. Generally speaking, I enjoy sending texts opposed to calling and would like unlimited internet access. Any suggestions?

February 22, 2011

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chunkyivionkey

Metropcs has unlimited everything

Reply February 22, 2011
Flare0080

[quote=pinoymystic]I wish I knew what an unlocked cellphone is.

But 180 yearly? Isn't that cheap? o:[/quote]

@pinoymystic - Unlocked basically means that you don't have to be loyal to any 1 service provider and you can use a SIM card from any provider.

With Net10, a $60 prepaid card allows adds 600 rollover minutes and 120 days of service. So $60 X 3 cards (360 days of service) is $180. Virgin Mobile is now offering the Samsung Intercept prepaid plan. It's $25 a month/$300 a year for 300 minutes (not sure if rollover) with unlimited text and web.

[quote=igummyjelly]Mines even cheaper. 5$ a month just for texting lmao. Though the limit causes me to text ALOT LOT LOT LOT less. If your a text addict, get one where you have a limit and then you'll be forced to stop texting =p[/quote]

@igummyjelly - Which service provider do you use?

Reply February 22, 2011 - edited
igummyjelly

Mines even cheaper. 5$ a month just for texting lmao. Though the limit causes me to text ALOT LOT LOT LOT less. If your a text addict, get one where you have a limit and then you'll be forced to stop texting =p

Reply February 22, 2011 - edited
pinoymystic

I wish I knew what an unlocked cellphone is.

But 180 yearly? Isn't that cheap? o:

Reply February 22, 2011 - edited