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Basic Cell Phone recommendations? (VERY basic)

CharlesG34068 — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:08:20 GMT

I can't believe there's not a separate forum for Cell Phones!
I suppose all cell phones are technically computers...sigh
Looking for a very basic flip phone with unlimited talk. That's all.☺
>ONLY to be used to make and receive phone calls.
>NO: Texting, notifications, smart features, etc.
>JUST A PHONE!

TIA for any ideas.

Re: Basic Cell Phone recommendations? (VERY basic)

GailL1 — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:33:46 GMT

Here is one that you may want to check out. It is Pre-paid and has to be used with the Straight Talk Flip Phone. Supported by the Verizon Network - that works most everywhere. I think this is about the lowest data point that is available and today with talk, you are always gonna get test too.

There are several Straight Talk Flip phones at differing price points and different styles in case you need one that is larger. Good Luck

Walmart - Straight Talk $30 Basic Flip Phone 30-Day Prepaid Plan Direct Top Up

Straight Talk offers a $30 basic plan specifically for flip phones at Walmart, providing 1500 minutes of talk, unlimited text, and 100 MB of data. This plan does not support smartphones. It's a good option for those who primarily need talk and text with minimal data usage.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Plan Name: Straight Talk $30 Basic Flip Phone 30-Day Prepaid Plan.
Data: 100 MB of data.
Talk: 1500 minutes.
Text: Unlimited.
Device Compatibility: Flip phones only.
Where to find it: Available at Walmart.

This plan is designed for users who primarily need voice calls and texting, with a small amount of data for basic functions like checking basic information or using maps.

Re: Basic Cell Phone recommendations? (VERY basic)

cat0w — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:55:07 GMT

I'll second Gail 1s suggestion. I have and use Straight Talk through Wal-Mart. Verizon bought out Straight Talk. When did Verizon buy out Straight Talk? - Google Search

While I don't have a flip phone, I do have my Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G bought through Wal-Mart. My Straight talk plan is for unlimited talk, text and data (Silver Unlimited). I haven't had any problems.