Mobile Nation, is it the phone or the service?

[The Book Monster]

I have a non-contract service with MN (Mobile nation) ,and throughout my less than a year or so time with them some issues have come my way. At first my phone would restart/ randomly turn off. Then, I wouldnt get texts or phone calls and when I did they were delayed anywhere from hours to days. I cannot send images unless I want to wait over a week for it to send, and my phone (Samsung Repp) takes a ridiculous time to load little apps, like facebook. So, my question is, is it the service...or my phone. I went from a Thunderbolt to a Repp and the differences are clear to me. MN has been great though with its plan. I get 1GB (More would be great..since I used to go through 8GB a month) of data that rolls over and unlimited calls to any mobile in the US, plus I have up to a couple hours for landlines. I always have the same bill of 45 dollars and ten cents- I like that. So, should I be getting a new service, or a newer phone? I am concerned if I get a contract (which I am considering- so I can get a better phone) these issues will persist...what is to blame for these malfunctions?

PS. If you even so mention getting a name brand carrier ,like Verizon, your answer is for another fools eyes. I refuse to pay more than 50 dollars for cell service- I am a student currently and not only is the idea outrageous, it is unfeasible.

[kindfurniture986]

It's the service that is more likely to cause the problem you just indicated. I would say that you should get the new service as the possible solution..

Good luck!