I'm in the market to buy a new phone since mine is a piece of shit. I really don't know what provider to go with (Note: I live in the midwest, USA). I get employee discounts at Verizon, AT&T, Virgin Mobile, and T-Mobile. Which of those companies is the best or how will I know which one to go with. Also, what type of phone should I get? I'm thinking smartphone, but there are so many to pick from it's overwhelming. General mobile and phone discussion.