I keep tabs on what phone carriers charge for wireless data plans, so I can recommend the best cell phone plans overall based on a mix of price, perks and coverage. If money's really tight, I can even ...

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While you might have to accept a few compromises – think plastic bodies and less impressive secondary cameras – the overall quality of cheap phones has improved significantly in the past few years.