You could purchase your own cell phone, and sign on to a service without a contract. You would still have to pay as you went, but at least you wouldn't be stuck with the provider if you don't like the service.
Buying a cell phone doesn't mean you have to spend a ton of money on it. Go online to see if there are any refurbished phones that are being sold for less than full retail price. Auction sites are another place to look for cheap cell phones. Disposal cell phones like a TracFone are also inexpensive to purchase. A final way to get a cheap cell phone is to purchase with a contract.
Simple cell phones are available at WalMart as well as any store that has a decent sized electronics department. The phone will be simple to use and very cheap.
Slim cell phones can be purchase online or directly at any cell phone carrying stores. You can go directly to the service providers such as T-Mobile, AT&T, or US Cellular, or you can go to stores such as Walmart, K-Mart, or any other stores which carry cell phones.
Alltel does have pre paid phones and plans online.
Yes T-Mobile offers great prepaid phones at a cheap price. You can find these phones at walmart, target and costco wholesale stores.
There are lots of phones that someone can purchase on eBay. Just about any type of phone imaginable can be found. Some one can purchase vintage pay phones, and phones with cartoon characters. Someone can even purchase cell phones or any type of smart phone ever made. Also there are accessories for these phones available as well.
Search for 'sell used cell phones online' in Google and you will get many results. This is a growing trend, to be able to resell electronic devices for cash.
Touch screen phones are available for purchase at any cell provider store. You may also find touch screens phones for sale at Walmart, Future Shop or online.
Cheap cell phones can be found on any websites. One of my personal favorites is Craigslist.org, so go check it out! You could also go to Wal-Mart, or any store like it, and get a cheap pay as you go phone so there is not contract, and no over doing minutes. Plus, minutes stack!
Craiglist or ebay are good places to find cheap cellphones, although you should be careful when buying from these sites, especially craigslist because you can't be sure of the quality of the item. You can also check local electronics or cell phone stores or check the newspaper.
Many cell phone companies offer money off of cell phones or rebates if you sign up for a plan with them. You should check out sprint of AT&T or whatever your local cell phone company is and see if they offer any good deals on phones.
Any wireless carrier that supports or features Sony Ericsson phones will have the latest models. You can also purchase phones from online cell phone giant Wirefly. They have a huge selection of phones and plans from every carrier. You can even compare phones and plans side by side.