I've never owned a cell phone, but I have a question, if anyone wouldn't mind answering. When you buy a cell phone (iPhone and Blackberry, for example), does a service plan come with it (in the price), or do you have to pay separately for that? I realize you have to pay a regular fee, but I mean, initially, when you buy the phone, do you have a month or a year or whatever of service already included? I have very little knowledge of cell phones and the things associated with them. Thanks!

I have never texted.