I have never been one of those who just yammer away on the phone all the time. But I finally got another cell phone to keep in the car with me, just in case of emergency. I just got a little Trac phone and buy the minutes for it. $20 every three months for sixty minutes - that I never use. I only have a few "just in case" numbers in it - my work number, both kids, the tire store and a mechanic! I keep it turned OFF but I check it once a day and if anybody called, it shows it. I went for a long time without one and never missed it, but now that I have one in the car, I'd be worried to be without it.
I would love to "bundle" all my other services, but around here it seems like they're all connected to the satellite TV and I don't want to change from what I have now. I have a pretty decent deal though with my internet and phone - the internet is through the phone company and I get more long distance minutes than I ever use and it's for in-state calls too.
