I found an inexpensive phone plan

Worked out really well. But I am so dumb, I don't know how to compare. I was not able to port my number though. Had verizon before. I plan on keeping it. Hope that helps. John

Could you describe the process for getting a wifi connection? Does the phone tell you what is available, and you choose?

FYI, one complaint of users is a wifi call will drop if you move out of the wifi zone. The phone will not automatically switch to a cellular connection, and you will have to call someone back to continue. A cellular call, on the other hand, will apparently switch to a known wifi connection if you enter one. Something to keep in mind if interested in their program. This is from reading forums, not from my personal experience, just wanted to clarify.

I have not noticed any dropping calls when on the cell, but when on the internet, I cannot get on sometimes. I will be able to make a phone call, but cannot get on line. I like to listen to a certain radio station when on the road and I will loose it sometimes (streaming). I noticed that when we went from Florida to South Carolina, but the phone worked. Might visit republicwireless.com. Seem like they are pretty straight up telling the downside. I pay $24 with taxes, a lot less than other carriers. John

Had the service since December and I love it. Bill is $23 including tax and everything. Not too many dead spots. Tethered it to my Laptop this weekend using PDAnet (not the fastest service in the world, but I can use my Windows 8 with it). I also hooked up magic jack to my laptop with an old phone and when we have wifi, I can call the DW on the republic wireless phone, eliminating the need for two phones. Yep I am cheap, but happy with republicwireless.com. I also have several friends who switched also and they like it. Just my most humblest opinion. John