It is amazing how much data you can use. Because I travel all the time I use a mifi device for the internet. I have to use Verizon because of the completeness of US coverage. "Unlimited" data is 5GB a month. That is outrageously low when this is your primary internet access. I really have to think about whether I can watch a video (I have no tv) or download something. I listen to a lot of podcasts and often hunt for a wifi signal to do a download. I pay more to get 8GB, which is about right. Of course, this isn't a phone but a computer. So, because I already pay Verizon a pile of money for the mifi I am resistant to paying them more for a data phone plan. I have a very old cell phone plan with them that is very inexpensive and no longer offered. But it is not a smart phone. My gripe is that it is getting harder to find quality flip phones as everyone moves to smart phones. My other gripe is that Verizon now charges an upgrade fee when buying a new device. I want to upgrade my mifi to a 4G device but am resistant to paying the fee.

I really, really dislike cell phone companies. They promote all these services and then limit your ability to use them by limiting data or forcing you into plans with options you don't want or need just to get one thing you do need.