1. It's a flat rate deal (the first one that I was aware of.) No minute limits. Depending on the optional features you want, Rates start at about $35 per month. I have a really loaded one, including internet, for about $54 a month, including the extortionate cell phone taxes.

2. It is easy to get one anonymously. Just go in a Metro store, pay cash, and put any name etc you want on the form. Pay each month either in the store with cash, or send them a money order. (Of course, you can pay with credit card, check, or whatever, but you lose some anonymity.)

3. They don't send out a detailed bill (or any other bill). Unless you pay a couple bucks a month extra for it. Since it's flat rate, doesn't matter anyway.

4. You can get unlimited 411 (directory assistance) for a flat rate of $2.00 a month. Last time I checked, Verizon was charging something like $1.40 PER 411 CALL! This may not matter much to some. But I use 411 a lot (lazy ba__ard that I am) and my savings there, alone, pay my whole metro bill. So to speak.

5. Coverage is good, as long as you are not TOO deep in the sticks. And is constantly getting better. This is not the phone company to have if you travel a lot and want to use it in a bunch of states. (It can be done, but gets expensive if your not in metro's own area. It's no Verizon in this respect... but it works for me.

6. I guess, if you really only use a hobby phone for 10 minutes a month or something, a pre-paid might be better. But I like not worrying about minutes used. An Metro, as stated before is flat rate, unlimited.

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FriscoJack

No different than any pimped girl. So if you get too clingy with a what you think is a ATF or start stalking her, the pimp can jack you up later by calling you at home or work.

So not only should you NOT use your regular phone, keep your VM's & texts simple.

If my wife calls the number that shows up on the phone bill, she gets an automated message that offers to tell her the current traffic and weather conditions for any zip code.

So, provider never gets my real number, phone bill doesn't log the provider number, and it comes with a built-in excuse for any crazy number checkers. It's in private beta, but inbox me if you want an invite when they start handing them out.

Of course, guys, if you have someone trying to sneak a look at your phone log, or taking a magnifying glass to the phone bill, you have a problem that can't be solved by ANY 2nd phone/magic number service. Time to get a new SO, or renegotiate your relationship. "Trust, but verify" is called "not trust" where I'm from.

Not necessarily. He could have given it to her and she could be using her SIM or he could have made arrangements for her to get it.

What proof do you have he has access to her account and is receiving the monthly bill?

I kind of doubt that.