Hey peeps...noob here...I lucked out and Verizon after 5 previous attempts gave me 2yr pricing only after 11 mos...so I was able to get my first Berry...I just got her today and already in love...I have had verizon for a long time and cannot complain about their service...I had used my dads Iphone for a few weeks also..and i must say...i got bored with that phone...this curve...not the case...love it!