We have always used our Verizon Phone every year with no problems.

I can purchase a package for $40 from Verizon that basically gives me 100 minutes of calls, 100 text (sending), unlimited text (receiving), and 100 MB of data which has always worked out good for us.

My problem has been figuring out how to dial the number. We make calls from both the French and Dutch side. Our condo is on the French side but we often need to call for our car or condo when we first arrive at the airport