I've been using Virgin Mobile for the past 2 plus years and I've been very pleased with their service. I just recently upgraded my cell phone with them a few months ago, and I'm currently using their $35/month ($39.25 after taxes, fees and surcharges) Unlimited Data, Talk & Text plan (first 250MB of data is at 3G/4G speeds). However, I'm trying to find ways to lower my monthly bill. I'd like to find a comparable plan in the $30-$35 total range (or less) that is compatible with my current phone. Honestly, I don't really need unlimited talk (probably 500 minutes would suffice) or data (300-500MB), but Virgin Mobile doesn't really have an intermediate plan for that usage range.
Here's what I've found thus far:
Page Plus Cellular: $29.95 (not including taxes, fees or surcharges?) for 1200 minutes, 3000 texts, and 500MB 4G LTE data.
Consumer Cellular: $30 (not including taxes, fees or surcharges?) for 750 minutes, 1500 texts, and 500MB data.
Ting: $32 "+ extras" for up to 500 minutes, 1000 texts, and 500 MB data.
Pure TalkUSA: $34.95 total (including taxes, fees, surcharges) for unlimited talk, text, and 500MB data.
P'tel: $35 (not including taxes, fees, or surcharges?) for unlimited talk, text, and data ("high speed" for the first 1GB up to 4G LTE speeds).
Current plan for comparison's sake:
Virgin Mobile: $35 (not including taxes, fees, or surcharges) for unlimited talk, text, and data (first 250MB at 3G/4G speeds).
Pure TalkUSA's plan appears to be the best value, but I'm not sure how their coverage/service is. Does anyone have any experience with these providers, their service/plans, or plan costs (including fees or surcharges)? I'd appreciate any recommendations or advice.