My contract with Sprint is just about up so I'm going to be changing providers and getting a new phone. Two phones, actually - one for me and one for my wife. I need a bit of advice on the following:

1 - What's the best provider? I'm hearing good things about Veriozon and Alltell. Thoughts?

2 - What's a good phone to get? I'm not opposed to spending a bit of money over the freebies I'd get with the new plan, but I don't want to break the bank either. $20-40 extra per phone would be fine. Thoughts?

Gracias in advance.