Mega List: Best Prepaid Wireless, Pay-as-You-Go Plans

For some, signing a cell phone contract is worthwhile because of the lower-priced handset that comes with it. For others, prepaid wireless represents lower plan prices without a commitment. Is prepaid right for you?

While AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless mostly sell contract-based plans, various competitors typically use their networks to offer prepaid wireless under their own brands.

This is a library of the best prepaid wireless and pay-as-you-go plans at the major no-contract carriers. It features all prepaid plans from AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Jitterbug, PlatinumTel, Straight Talk, T-Mobile, TracFone and Virgin Mobile.