Though the market here is VERY different, many people legitimately use prepaid phones, it's not like in the U.S. where it's something seen as suspicious/fringe, so it might be subsidized by the phone company.
Edit: they do sell prepaid SIMs in the USA but they're really expensive, much like cell phone service overall there.
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A new number here in Uruguay costs U$ 2.
Though the market here is VERY different, many people legitimately use prepaid phones, it's not like in the U.S. where it's something seen as suspicious/fringe, so it might be subsidized by the phone company.
Edit: they do sell prepaid SIMs in the USA but they're really expensive, much like cell phone service overall there.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414494,00.asp
some forums suggest there are cheaper options
www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g32655-i61-k5212639-Pre_Paid_SIM_card_while_in_USA_non_residents-Los_Angeles_California.html