Best Prepaid Phones

Boost MAX Though Boost Mobile doesn’t initially offer the cheapest service, with their unique shrinking payment plan, in just a short period of time, you can be paying a great deal less than other companies charge. If you reward Boost Mobile with your loyalty, Boost Mobile rewards you with a smaller bill. Boost Mobile offers a wide variety of cell phones, including the Apple iPhone 5, Samsung’s Galaxy III and countless other options, so if Boost Mobile is right for you, you’re sure to find a phone that fits your needs and your budget. However, we recommend Boost’s own phone, Boost MAX. Priced at $299.99, this smartphone runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), offers 3G and 4G coverage, an 8MP camera, and a massive 5.7 inch screen. It can rival nearly any smartphone out there, but with a smaller pricetag, and of course, Boost’s awesome shrinking bill policy. Virgin Mobile Supreme At only $209, Virgin Mobile offers their signature smartphone. Though $90 less than Boost Mobile’s phone, you aren’t sacrificing much. The screen is still a sizeable 5 inches and it boasts the same operating system as Boost Mobile. In fact, you may find the Supreme a better option simply because of its 13MP camera, one of the most sizeable on the market. Virgin Mobile’s Beyond Talk Plans are affordable, the cheapest starts at $35 while the most expensive is still a reasonable $55 per month. Nokia Lumia 520 from AT&T While Nokia has gotten a pretty bad rap the past several years, we have to say, we absolutely love the Nokia Lumia. For only $99, you’re getting a phone that runs the personal Windows 8 Operating System, a 4 inch screen, and a decent camera and video. In addition, the Nokia Lumia is a great option for those who desire the true prepaid experience as opposed to no-contract plans. AT&T GoPhone’s offer just that. They are known for selling their prepaid cards (“minutes”) that can be used whenever you want. T-Mobile Prism And, finally, we’re huge fans of T-Mobile’s most popular prepaid phone, the Prism. Smartly priced at $59, the Android phone has a camera and a 3.2 inch screen, which access to all the apps you would expect out of a higher priced Android phone. Another bonus to choosing T-Mobile is the flexibility in prepaid plans and options. Their best deal is the purchase of 1000 minutes for just $100. These minutes can be used anytime during a 1 year period. Additionally, minutes aren’t too bad at $50 for 400 minutes and $30 for 160 minutes, but the value really drops with cheapest option: $10 for only 30 minutes. Another option is to pay just $3 a day for unlimited phone, text, and data usage. Finally, if none of these options suit you, T-Mobile bundles options for a monthly, no-contract fee. ]]>