Our plans up here in Canada probably are alot different. But here is what I have anyways.
I pay $34.99/mo
I get.........
350 Anytime Minutes
Distance Service (meaning I can use my cell at my camp, on Analog mode)
Free Weekends
Call Display
Voicemail
My phone is a Nokia 5125 that ive had for just over a yr now. I origionally bought an Ericsson on the Rogers Pay as you go thing. I wanted to switch it to our local cell provider, but they couldnt do it (I got a lot of techo mumbo-jumbo, that was useless). Anyways, not long later, the phone got broke while at work at the mill, and they coughed up for a new one (it got broke cause of a decision a boss made, and the money ended up coming out of his pocket)
At that point I got the Nokia 5125 and terminated the pay-as-you go service a few weeks later. Overall I am happy with the phone. I have the long-life battery with the vibrating option which is useful for my job inside the mill where its loud.
The phone doesnt have alot of the newest features but is easy to use and has proven to be very durible. Its Tri-mode as well
Charges in a few hours and lasts a LONG time between charges.
My suggestion to you is....Do alot of research. The plans can vary alot, and many companies make you sign up for a service contract with a penalty for dropping it early, so make sure you are happy with what you are getting before you sign.