I am going to get my first cell phone soon. I want to get a pay as you go plan because I don't talk that much and seems cheaper for my situation. I am debating between Boost, Virgin and Amp'd mobile. I was wondering which one of these is the best in terms of:

-coverage
-rates
-prices
-extra features and phones

I live on Long Island, NY. Please give me your good and bad about each and which one you would recommend.