...they would? My dad is against this but my mom is 80% ok. How can I get my parents to get me a cell phone 6 months earlier than they said they would? I'll probably get one for the summer but I don't know why it won't make a difference if I have one now because I need one...well not ALOT but I do need one for emergencies and stuff like that. Also my choices are between the LG Rumour with the MTS student deal(19.99 a month for 36 months and the phone is free) or a Motorola Motorazr2 V9M(also the student deal but after 36 months it's $99 also does any body have a good altenarive for a phone with a QWERTY keyboard? no touchscreen or blackberry(can't afford) thanks!