I just realized, the other day, that something amazing has happened to me.
I went to AT&T wireless to sign up for service, and no deposit was required.
I went to T-Mobile to verify my elegibility, and no deposit was required.
I went to Sam’s Club and applied for a credit card and was APPROVED.
I guess spending a few months fixing my credit was worth it in the end. It’s just silly that I it needed to be done in the first place.