Absolutely make sure you get Asurion insurance. Do not forgo the insurance for about $5 a month you have total protection against your phone if its lost stolen or if it falls in the toilet they will replace it. Verizon is an excellent choice for a cell phone provider they have superior CDMA service you will experience excellent call quality nil dropped calls and excellent customer service. I believe Verizon is #1 ultimate the only problem is that they are expensive and they wont talk to you if your bill is due. Ive been with T-Mobile and ATT and Verizon and my experince with verizon was the best.