My mom and I are switching to Verizon?

Verizon is the most expensive provider out there, but you get what you pay for. If the both of you don't talk much then you should be fine with 700 mins which is the cheapest plan they have. The next plan after that is 1400. You guys can both get unlimited text 99.99 plus tax. If you get a smartphone the plan for that is $30 extra. You monthly bill would most likely be approx. $150 a month. Your first month you going to pay around $230. Verizon prorates the first month and the activation fee for two phones on a family share plan are $35 for the first and $25 for the second.