I've been off contract (month to month) since 2011 as I stopped playing the upgrade game and just pay full retail for phones as needed (usually every two years for an even numbered Note device.

), which also has the added benefit of keeping grandfathered unlimited data. Monthly bill is $65 (with 20% employee discount, otherwise $75) for a single line (legacy Nationwide 500 minute voice plan and unlimited data). Used to pay per text (rarely use them), but recently received a customer loyalty promotion of 100 free per month for the next year. Data use averages about 2-3GB a month, sometimes a bit more if tethering to the phone's hotspot. But during the NFL season it can jump to 20+GB depending on how many games are streamed (via Sunday Ticket).
Edit: forgot to add..
I'm very happy with Verizon's service and the price I pay for it (even if it were a bit higher too). They still have the best coverage where I live and work (with good XLTE speeds), as well as times I travel. I can be out in the middle of nowhere and still have coverage, even LTE in places I wouldn't expect it. So in the end, I really don't have a reason to look at any other service provider.