LG Voyager VX-10000

Wow, this is getting really expensive just to own a voyager. I am on an old AMCII plan that I like because I can have MW and texting for $10(500txts/20 pix and flix). Now with the new plans you have to pay extra ($15 Vcast, $10 for 500 txts, $10 if you want TV). It's even worse on the family plan because between my wife and I she does not use any of those features but they make you pay for them on the Nationwide Select and Premium. I looked at doing the 89.99 basic plus $25 (tv select) and $10 (500 txt) on my phone but the price increase is almost $40. Anybody know any good ways around this? I'm starting to wonder if the voyager is worth it.