new phone for ST

[John Chambers]

I am looking to move to my 1st smart phone ever I have been with ST for 2 years now I am on AT&T network what is the best option for a a smart phone for the $100 to 120 price range? my zip code is 72921 ALMA Arkansas.
should I switch providers or keep what AT&T with ST?

I am seeing phones from
boost
virgin mobile
Cricket
AT&T
Tmobile (2G only) What ever that is.

[powruser]

I'd stick with Straight Talk/AT&T. Their BYOD is IMHO the best deal going in pre-paid right now. Check Craigslist/eBay for a lightly used Android smartphone, there are many deals to be had. Straight Talk will also be directly selling the LG Optimus 2X soon, which is capable smartphone that should be in your price range.

[spekkio]

The Optimus 2X is gonna be upward of $200, and is believed it will run off Tmobile's network. If you want a decent first smartphone on ST (AT&T) coverage then you can get a AT&T Avail, or LG Thrive. Both are AT&T GoPhones that will work with a AT&T sim card from ST, and either can be found in your price range new.

[John Chambers]

The Optimus 2X is gonna be upward of $200, and is believed it will run off Tmobile's network. If you want a decent first smartphone on ST (AT&T) coverage then you can get a AT&T Avail, or LG Thrive. Both are AT&T GoPhones that will work with a AT&T sim card from ST, and either can be found in your price range new.

Can I use a i phone with the BYOD I am seeing some on ebay for $100 for a 3G i phone.

[spekkio]

Can I use a i phone with the BYOD I am seeing some on ebay for $100 for a 3G i phone.

Yes. Just make sure you order the right SIM card for the phone. Older iPhones use a regular SIM and newer ones use a micro SIM. Either way you want a AT&T SIM card from Straight Talk.

[John Chambers]

What is the best budget smart phone android or apple for the $100 to the $120 price range used or new
for AT&T ?

[Tracfancier]

What is the best budget smart phone android or apple for the $100 to the $120 price range used or new
for AT&T ?

There are two threads answering your question, both located just a few threads above this one. No need to even scroll.

[John Chambers]

sorry long day half asleep.