BillShrink's chart shows the cost per month of having a standard cell or smartphone on Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, or T-Mobile, in the average plan divisions, with extras like a messaging plan and basic or smartphone data. It's really helpful, but there's a caveat—no contract purchase is ever a straightforward process. One-time deals, promotions, and slight variations offered on each plan make this chart more of a starting point for your shopping, not a final word.
Here's the full-size chart. Click on the link at bottom for a full-size download version and BillShrink's further notes on the real costs of cellular contracts.
