So your total cost out the door was $105 and ready to use immediately? If there’s a small monthly fee it gets deducted from the $25? If so, this is what I need since I plan to use it for only about 6 calls and 10-12 text messages a year, just for setting up and confirming appointments.I bought a phone and the sim card at 7-11. No problems. The phone isn't a high class one. It was their cheapest one - cost me about $80 I believe, but I only use it for this and wasn't looking for anything fancy and it's fine. You can also buy your time either online or in the story using cash. To buy $25 of air time you could even use a credit card and just tell your SO you bought $25 worth of gas, since most 7-11s have gas stations.