Originally Posted by Braindrain

Assuming you just want to use it as a phone only (you didn't specify) - Check your local Craigslist and get virtually any clam-shell phone for about $50 or lower. Check with a reliable online phone unlocking service (I've used cellunlock.net many times) to make sure it can be unlocked before you buy it. If so, get the phone, pay the $20 (or less) to unlock, and there's your solution.