I switched to a cheap cell phone plan. I'm saving a ton of money with no downsides

Smartphone plans are expensive—but they don’t have to be. While they’re not nearly as astronomical as when they first launched, signing up for a plan with one of the major carriers still costs around $60 per month (before taxes!) for a single line. Sure, you can sign up for a family plan to cut costs, but those generally default to an unlimited plan, which you might not need. Or you don’t have enough people to form a big enough family (“family”) to see substantial savings. Good news ...