I guess I have been using Tracfone for a couple of years now. I buy minutes online and get extra minutes for that. I only pay for what I use so I probably pay half of what others do, and don't have to sign any contract. I haven't had any problems at all. Good reception and quick refills when I need more minutes. I read about all of the downfalls others have with their overpriced contracts and penalties for not doing business with them as long as they agreed to. To me that is just ridicules. I keep my life simple with Tracfone. Try it you'll like it. This sounds like a commercial but it's not. I am just trying to help people who have to sign contracts for a phone. That is one thing I won't do, so this is my solution.