Communications: Voice, Radio and Data - Plans and phones?

I have had a contract (it's expired now) with AT&T. Highly priced for just voice and texting each month, BUT, I had no dropped calls.

With all the new plans, services, phones out there, it's confusing to pick the right one.

What I need:

I am a soft spoken person, so a cell phone with volume control would be great.

Flip phone

unlimited texting bundle

media bundle to check email only

anytime calling to all networks


I don't need the phones that have all the gadgets. The blackberry's, iPhones..etc...they confuse me, anyway.

Any suggestions? good volume control phones? People can't hear me on cell phones, so I need the extra volume.


Thank you!:)

I always liked Motorola flip phones. I do heavy work sometimes & they seemed to be the strongest.

As far as the volume goes, I thought that the listening volume control depended on the other person's phone, not on the phone of the person who is speaking.

I don't read email on the phone, so I can't help you there, although I remember Samsung having big font. It was easy to read.

Edit: howardforums.com is great for cell phone info.

Thank you so much for the help! So appreciated!:D