First of all, I apologize if something similar has been asked. I am new to this board.
I currently don't have a smartphone and was not planning on getting one. However, my mom bought a brand new iPhone 5 for me from a friend of hers (it just needs to be activated and needs a SIM card), and I have considered using it since my basic phone does not always receive messages. I am asking online because I have gotten different numbers from every verizon store I have gone to. I only want the minimal data plan (2 gigs a month costs $35). However, I have gotten quotes of $55 and $75 dollars a month. I have been told that part of that cost is for the iPhone. However, since I have already bought the phone, why I am a paying a charge per month? Wouldn't there just be an upfront activation fee and then the cost of the line/data that is paid on a monthly basis? Can anyone tell me if this is normal or if I am getting incorrect information from these stores? Thank you!
Also, my current phone is paid for and I am not on contract.
