Verizon has Visible, which offers unlimited talk/text/data for $25/mo. I helped someone setup their basic $100 phone, which is free if you are switching carrie

Verizon has Visible, which offers unlimited talk/text/data for $25/mo. I helped someone setup their basic $100 phone, which is free if you are switching carriers. It's all someone in the middle option you talk about would need.