Possessing a cell phone is just a necessary thing for any person anymore. It's hard to see someone who doesn't have one kind of phone or another. Even my 3 yr old (who doesn't have one) is familiar with how to use my iPhone when I have seen much older individuals not even understand how to utilize it in order to make a phone call.
While the smart phones can be great they are not always the smartest thing to have for those who want nothing other than to text message or call up someone when they desire to talk. They've no desire to try out games, hear music, and surf the web. If all you need is a simple phone plus a low bill than consider getting the pay as you go cell phone.
They are pre paid phones you can pick up at any of your grocery stores you head to. They are very simple looking and most aren't even able to obtain within the Internet, though there are several that do. The best thing about these is that you shall be the one to decide just how much you need to spend every month because there's no contract you're bound to.
So pay as you go cell phones function by buying the phone that you wish for and than buying a card that is full of minutes. The phone will often cost around $50 - $100 depending on what you want. The card won't cost as much depending on just how many minutes you get.
You'll need to obtain a separate card if you have the type of phone that may allow text messages or Internet access. Clearly the greater features it has the more money you might need to spend. Yet, you still may only pay $50 a month if you utilize it wisely.
Once you possess the card it'll have a code in the back that you will have to employ to refill the minutes. These minutes might last for as long as you wish them to be. However, when you run out you'll need to buy more in order for it to make any calls or text messages on your pay as you go cell phone.