. "by Darth Sdlavrot (1614139) writes: But before you even do that you have to buy an Android phone -- which is not free, or even inexpensive.I already own an iPod Touch and a MB Air.What I want is an inexpensive basic phone that I can use to tether my existing devices.Some days I just want to carry my phone, other days I want to carry my phone and my iPod, and some other days I am willing to carry my" . . .