OK, so here's the skinny. I've had both networks before. Currently I've got Straight talk, which the only problem I've had thus far is them taking my number and giving it away. I've been assigned a new one, and it's not that big of a deal to me. my contacts are all still there, so I just sent them a message. None of these are business anyway.

Now, I left Metro because of the stupid prices they had at the time, and the exceedingly lame coverage. upon looking them up, I see they have what appears to be "better" coverage than before, but what are all your opinions on it?

So far the only things attracting me are the $40/mo for unlimited talk/txt/pic deal and the Messager II.

Straight talk i like only because of the Verizon network coverage. I like the $45/mo price too, but as a student, every dollar counts.

So, if you please, opinions.

also, I'm in SoCal, specifically in Riverside, CA. And I need service like crazy.