1. Transfer your phone # to T-Mobile
2. Even if you don't, get a Google Voice #
3. Opt for Even More Plus without the contract
4. Ask for the cheapest web plan (web2go, t-zones) - tell them you have 'some Nokia phone, not a real smartphone', just to check mail and news
5. Once activated, change APN to epc.tmobile.com and enjoy 1Mbps for $9.99/month
6. Use Google Voice for FREE SMS inbound and outbound