What pre-paid cell phone do you use?

[yy4me]

Any service better than others? My other half has a regular cell phone w/T-Mobile but I do not need constant availability of a phone. Was thinking of getting a pre-paid one, any preferences? Are they a reasonable alternative? Any thoughts would be appreciated! I'd like to be able to have one in case of emergency.

[hunter]

1. Virgin.

It's twenty bucks or less every ninety days. The top-up cards are often discounted at Target.

I use my phone infrequently, so this works well for me.

[Silver Swan]

2. Virgin Mobile

I have Virgin Mobile and a minute by minute plan. Because I seldom use the phone, this was the most economical plan for me.

It automatically adds $15.00 every ninety days. I never use that much, but it carries over in case I need it sometime.

[davsand]

3. T Mobile

I've had it for over a year I like it very well--have never had any problems with coverage in a metro area and in many rural areas. Generally, if I am within five-10 miles of any interstate I have a cell signal.

Added on edit: I get ten cents a minute with no monthly fees. I've used about $125 per year, thus far...

Laura

[LSK]

4. Virgin Mobile