And I have to ask the author: why would I need to change service providers so often? Why would I obsess over my phone bill and need to change providers every few months? I think that maybe some people, like the author of this article, just have too much time on their hands.
When I need a new phone, I get a phone, sign a 2 year contract, and forget about it again until my phone dies. I have much more interesting, useful things to do with my life than worry about how I can get a cell phone without cell phone service, or vice-versa.
I have to wonder if "Bennett Haselton", argues with car salesmen about being "forced" to buy tires with the car when he buys a car...