How do I Transfer Mac Address Book to a Phone

Im not what you'd call a techie or an early adopter.  I just recently got a Macbook Pro.  I've input my contacts into the Address Book but am wondering  how do I transfer that to a phone.  Is there a way?  I'm assuming there's an easy way to do that with an iphone...at least I'd hope so since they are both Apple products...But how do you do that with another phone (whether it be an Android or a regular feature phone).  Is there an easy way to do this?
I dont have all my contacts (phone numbers and emails) listed in any of my email account address books (like gmail) and I dont use Facebook or Outlook - these are the ways other people told me I could transfer that data.  Is there any other way?
I also wonder how people do it when they are switching cell phone carriers.  If youre going from Verizon to ATT or Tmobile to Sprint or MetroPCS to Boost...or do I just need to make sure I have a copy of everything stored somewhere so I can easily transfer them.  Luckily I dont have as many contacts as most people, but I can still see this being a pain.
Im sure there's probably a way although it may not be easy.
Thanks

Ill take a look at that website.  I have heard you can sync with Gmail or Yahoo.  The problem is Ive never stored contacts there.  There's a lot more spam in those histories than contacts Id want to keep.
I wasnt asking about a particular phone but in general.  Im not really a techie and I currently have an older non-smartphone.
Im assuming if I had an iphone, there would be an easy way to transfer or sync the address book.  If t here isnt, then Id be very surprised.
I might have to go with an Android or other phone only because the monthly plans on the iphone are much more expensive.
I was also wondering in general how it works with Verizon or Sprint since they dont have SIM cards.
Ill look at that site you recommended; thanks

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