check out mint mobile for your provider. they piggyback on t-mobile's network. whatever plan you choose, you'll likely save a lot of money. i have a 10g plan; it costs me $20/month; my boss's 4g plan costs $15/month. i pay in advance for a year; it's a little more if you pay as you go.
if you're interested, they have a referral plan, which will save me and anyone who signs up some additional cash. so, if you're interested after you check them out, shoot me your email via pm, and i'll send you a referral. this is not why i'm posting this, tho; i simply think it's a great deal.
doug s.