Is this typical or is there some provider that can do better?

I use Stratos for $35.25 (US) per month plus $1.50/min. The $35 is
with a bunch of Canadian taxes, but probably you would have the same
with a US source.

Question: I see a lot of sites offering 500 minute pre-paid card at around
$68 or$1.36/minute. Do you also have to pay the monthly access fee? Most
of the web sites are clear on that and one or two say no monthly fee..

If you do have to pay the monthly fee can you disconnect it for a few months
without having to pay the $50 activation fee?

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