<p>Which do people usually use? How many free minutes do people usually need? AT&T or Verizon? I'm an international, so I probably need to pay a deposit. I'm going to MA.</p>
<p>I don’t know how it works where you come from, but there’s no deposit here. You just pay the subsidized price of the phone and the first monthly fee.</p>
<p>As for which carrier to choose, ask people at your college which one gets the best reception on campus.</p>
<p>I’m going to MA. AT&T and Verizon have the best reception on campus. I’m wondering whether to get the Nation Basic or Nation Select, or the Family Plans.</p>
<p>For MA, Verizon or AT&T will do. Verizon will get you service almost ANYWHERE. But AT&T does have roll over minutes so you might want to look into that if you are needing more minutes.</p>
<p>AT&T and Verizon plans (at least the cheapest individual ones) cost about the same per month. ($39.99)</p>
<p>But what plans do people usually get?</p>
<p>Well I assume you’re the only one using the phone right? On Verizon, get the Individual Nation Basic. It is the most basic one with voice only I believe.</p>
<p>And if you want texting, add a texting plan. (I think texting is a must personally. I don’t know how adults can live without texting)</p>
<p><em>Note</em> Don’t get the Family plan if you are only getting the phone for yourself.</p>
<p>My mum pays my bill and I don’t think I have any minute limits… if I do I never paid attention to them lol.</p>
<p>Can’t you get a family plan with a couple of classmates?</p>
<p>I’m going with T-mobile and I’m going to be in boston, MA</p>
<p>I’m going with T-mobile and I’m going to be in boston, MA</p>
<p>“Can’t you get a family plan with a couple of classmates?”</p>
<p>Bad idea. Do not do anything with other people where paying a monthly bill is involved unless its an apartment thing and you have no choice.</p>
<p>Just go to the different sites, look at the plans and pick the one that has the stuff you want and the price you are willing to pay.</p>
<p>Agreed. Don’t get into a contract with classmates. Real issues can arise from that. Don’t cheap out with a family plan. If they all ditch you, you’ll be stuck with all of the lines and cancelling will end up costing you a lot more.</p>