I have not had a cell phone for months and i have been able to live. i mean its hard at first not bring able to send texts but after a while you find little need for one. althoughI still agree that in fact you should have a cell phone for in case of a problem. for example the pther day i got stuck at ventura H.S. and did not have a cell phone, and i live near across town! luckily my friend had one. I recomend a prepay phone. just in case you dont have a friend like i did :).