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[_coelacanth_]

So I've managed this long without a cellphone....but I'm caving in.
I have no idea where to start, its so overwhelming. I havent found anyone to do the whole family plan thing with me, so what I am looking for is:

• a basic phone that I can talk/text on.
• 40ish dollars a month
• good reception/quality
• no bogus overcharges etc.

I dont know where to start, and what phone to get. I will be living in one city for a year and then most lively moving about an hour away for the next year. Does it matter where I get the phone? Any reccomendations? Where do I start? HALP!