<p>I don’t know the Tracfone plans but getting a plan that allows unlimited calling after 9PM is very well worth it - especially with the GF.</p>
<p>Have you considered ditching the whole cellphone quest and talking to your son over your computers (Skype, etc). Can’t beat the cost (free). Then if you decide you still want cells, you could go with the cheapist plan for use in emergencies.</p>