People Tell Us How Their Phones Have Totally Changed The Way They Manage Their Lives

When your phone is such a vital part of your life, it's important to have a reliable, unlimited network to keep your life running smoothly.

Taking care of daily finances

I recently switched to paperless banking and handle everything on my phone now! It's so much easier to check my accounts, monitor rent/utilities payments, and manage my credit cards. It's great to know I'm not wasting paper and have my bank info just a few taps away.

—Jasmin S.

Staying connected with your family

As my parents have gotten more familiar with texting, we've used it to experience shared moments that would have been lost in the shuffle. We'll often text back and forth during certain shows and send things like "Can you believe he did that?" It has become a nice way for us to stay in touch between longer phone calls.

—Andrew C.

Becoming my own gourmet chef

My phone has really helped to inspire and fuel my ambitions to cook more in the kitchen. Recipes and cooking tips are just an app or web search away, allowing me to experiment with new foods, learn cooking tips, and impress any guests.

—Clark M.

Staying on top of adulting tasks

I need a reminder for even the smallest of tasks. I would forget to take my medication every day if I didn't have a reminder set up. Putting reminders in my phone is so much more effective because I can set it up to notify me at a certain time, and that way I can't forget.

—Kemi A.

Syncing and scheduling workouts

I've found that I'm much more likely to go to the gym if I "schedule" my workouts. Being able to add my workouts to my phone's calendar has really kept me accountable and ensures I don't forget my plans.

—Lynn V.

Finding therapy in music notes

The "notes" app synced with the cloud on my phone is absolutely my most used. Though my knowledge of writing music is rather limited, I like to jot down lyrics any time inspiration strikes. It's a really therapeutic creative outlet, and it's much cheaper than my actual therapist's copay.

—Kyle D.

Embracing the life of a fact-checker

I'm a naturally very curious person, so I constantly find myself using my phone to look up facts, statistics, and historical information. It's especially useful when I'm reading on the train and need to look up New York City crime statistics or how Mary Queen of Scots was related to Elizabeth I, for example.

—Dana V.

Transforming the travel game

My phone changed the way I travel. I still make a concerted effort to stay off my phone and be present, but I'm now able to navigate my way around new cities, access translation apps, use currency exchange apps on the spot, and generally feel safer than I used to when I traveled without a smartphone.

—Casey C.

Finding peace in crazy commutes

Podcasts have changed the way I think about waiting for things, which is especially useful in LA commutes. Pretty much all but the worst traffic jams don't bother me anymore because I have a backlog of podcasts I want to listen to. They are just like a sonic blanket that shields me from the winds of boredom and anxiety.

—Eric S.

Creating a community of fellow book lovers

I love to read, and now I can use apps that let me make wish lists of books I'm excited about and see what people I admire are reading and recommending. It makes me feel like I'm part of a community of book lovers instead of just reading on my own.

—Jana P.

Animations by Tyler Naugle / © BuzzFeed 2018

If you want to stay closely connected to your family, MetroPCS has a network covering 99% of people in the US. Plus, whether it’s podcasts, games, or music, you’ll enjoy fast, unlimited LTE data.

Based on talk and text coverage. On all plans, if congested, fraction of customers using >35GB/mo. May notice reduced speeds due to prioritization. Video streams at 480p. No tethering.