The no contract mobile phone world is a constantly changing animal. It is still fairly new to American consumers, and the mobile companies know that NOW is the time to hook them.

Consequently, we have a bit of a "who can offer the best phones at the lowest no contract prices and offer the fastest service" war on our hands.

Although probably fairly unconfortable for the mobile companies, this situation has brought about a fast revolution in the kinds of service and the kinds of phones available to anyone who does not want contracts.

Just a few months ago, for example, there were little to no companies that offered 4G no contract service. A year ago, there were few Android phones available for the no contract market as well.

Virgin Mobile breaks down more barriers this month by offering 4G service and three new phones