Most important is to use your own domain name for your email. That way you can switch providers as you like without having to change your address, and all the hassle that goes with that.
Personally, I like Migadu for mail hosting. The mail gets delivered, the price is reasonable, and there’s good tech support
Migadu are great - I was with them for a long time, but I outgrew their cheapest plan, and went over to MXRoute, bought a lifetime plan, and haven't looked back.
Personally, I like Migadu for mail hosting. The mail gets delivered, the price is reasonable, and there’s good tech support