Yes, you can bring any active or inactive Verizon Wireless device* or basic phone to a monthly plan. For more information, visit the Activate Your Prepaid Phone Online page. *Excludes Windows Mobile® and push-to-talk devices (with the exception of BlackBerry® push-to-talk, which can be activated).

Prepaid you pay for the service upfront. Postpaid you receive a bill at the end of each month based on your actual usage.

Some of this depends on what prepaid, postpaid no-contract or contract plan you choice but in some cases large family plans on contract can be cheaper than going prepaid. Still, both T-Mobile and Cricket (now owned by AT&T) offer really good family rates that easily beats out the contract plans. Better coverage.