Is there a way to get a cell phone which is used only, say, at 30 day intervals? I need a phone for emergencies only.
1874138
Go to Pure Talk website. Free phone and $5 a month for 50 minutes or $10 month for 130 minutes that roll over. No contract.
1874139
There is a 2.00 per day option that applies to days that you use the phone. Don't use it one day, no charge. Use it the next day, 2 dollar charge, use as much as you like that day, the 2.00 covers it all (talk and text unlimited for the day).
1874140
There is cheap phone you can buy from virgin mobile..no need for a simcard.its prepaid and you only have to put credits as little as 20 dollars good for 3 months.
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I found Lycamobile.com to be the cheapest long term solution. I bought the SIM from Amazon for 1 cent. Their incoming texts are free and only 4 cents to send; so effectively 2 cents per text since the alarm system sends out a confirmation text after receiving one. You keep your number forever as long as you have a balance and you have some type of activity once per 90 days (a text message counts). I originally used H2O, but they require a minimum $10 recharge every 90 days, effectively making your service $40 per year. Whereas with Lyca mobile, your cost per year can be as low as $10. Of course, it depends on how much activity your system gets. I found Lycamobile.com to be the cheapest long term solution. I bought the SIM from Amazon for 1 cent. Their incoming texts are free and only 4 cents to send; so effectively 2 cents per text since the alarm system sends out a confirmation text after receiving one. You keep your number forever as long as you have a balance and you have some type of activity once per 90 days (a text message counts). I originally used H2O, but they require a minimum $10 recharge every 90 days, effectively making your service $40 per year. Whereas with Lyca mobile, your cost per year can be as low as $10. Of... » Read More I found Lycamobile.com to be the cheapest long term solution. I bought the SIM from Amazon for 1 cent. Their incoming texts are free and only 4 cents to send; so effectively 2 cents per text since the alarm system sends out a confirmation text after receiving one. You keep your number forever as long as you have a balance and you have some type of activity once per 90 days (a text message counts). I originally used H2O, but they require a minimum $10 recharge every 90 days, effectively making your service $40 per year. Whereas with Lyca mobile, your cost per year can be as low as $10. Of course, it depends on how much activity your system gets. « Show Less
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i only need this for emergency would not use 4oomin in a month. if i buy $20 one month and then do not renew for 2 months will the phone stay activated
1290290
I'm not sure what you are trying to ask. But all I know is that this phone are NOT brand new like they say it is. There is no warranty on this phone and you can't purshuse one. Hope this helps.
986135
I am assuming you mean "prepaid" phone. I currently use it through Verizon on a contract I pay monthly. I do not know if it can be used as a prepaid phone.
1518237
I need one of these also,if they even exist,do they?.I have a Motorola RAZR Phone,the first one's,i got it 2 years ago when i sighned up with Cingular for 2 years,now my phone service it gone,can i buy somewhere a Prepaid SIM card and just pop it in my Razr and have phone service,thats what i really need.
1576502
Yes, get a Consumer Cellular (standard) SIM. Any previously used AT&T; phone or unlocked GSM phones would work
902023
I'm sorry, I can't help. I bought mine from Best Buy and had a pay-as-you-go account. Note that I really liked this phone, and it was dependable, but it is for calls only. Camera is no good. Also note that it is about two or more generations old, and batteries had to be recharged more often than I liked. Unless price is a major factor, I would suggest making another choice. I had mine for about five years.
1919520
The $15. -plus tax - is good for a month. I had mine for two days when the voicemail light would not go out after spending over an hour with different support people the answer was - send it back and we'll send you a different one. Since we were using it as our main house phone we couldn't do without it for two weeks. The other option was to buy another one -which they wouldn't take back when the bad one was returned good customer service wouldn't you say?
987325
I am pretty sure you can, but, sometimes they say it will take a week or so depending on the carrier and if it is cell or land line. Your best bet would be to call tracfone customer service and ask. You have to wait sometimes to talk to a human, but, they are good about handling what you need when you get them.
805100
The phone comes with a battery and a proprietary charger (not the standard USB charger commonly used by cell phone nowadays). I don't think it came with any minutes, so you would have to purchase minutes. I purchased my minutes from www.tracfone.com. All minutes purchased would triple when activated. For example, I bought a 30 minutes/30 days "airtime card", when activated on this phone it becomes 90 minutes/30 days. You can re-fill the minutes before it expire. For example, you have 40 minutes/10 days left, and you add another 30 minutes/ 30 days "airtime card" to the phone, you would end up with 130 minutes/ 40 days. The battery life is pretty good when on standby. I don't talk on it long or frequently enough to know the battery talk time. Hope this helps.
1406711
I have the same question. I love my cordless phones, but am tired of paying 50 bucks a month for very few calls. Would love to plug into my computer to make calls over the internet while talking through my cordless set.
681566
I havent been able to purchase a sim card that works for it nor will it keep a charge for more than an hour. Also they wont give me my money back or a replacement phone that will accept an U.S. sim card or phone service plan. So in saying that do some research before buying any phone from amazon that was made and or used in japan. Sorry. Very disatisfied.
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Mine is a Tracfone. So I purchase the minutes as I need or want them. With your minutes, comes service time. The service time could run out before the minutes if you don't use the phone very often. Usually, you're a good half a year ahead. I am anyway. You don't want to let the service days go to zero. That's what keeps your phone activated. 90 days are included with most or all minute cards. No contract. I buy the minutes online at Tracfone. If you buy the phone with tripple minutes, it's great. Check out Tracfone, if you haven't already. You do have to choose a phone with your zip code. Some phones don't work in some areas, I guess. Mine is a Tracfone. So I purchase the minutes as I need or want them. With your minutes, comes service time. The service time could run out before the minutes if you don't use the phone very often. Usually, you're a good half a year ahead. I am anyway. You don't want to let the service days go to zero. That's what keeps your phone activated. 90 days are included with most or all minute cards. No contract. I buy the minutes online at Tracfone. If you buy the phone with tripple minutes, it's great. Check out Tracfone, if you haven't already. You do have to choose a phone with your zip... » Read More Mine is a Tracfone. So I purchase the minutes as I need or want them. With your minutes, comes service time. The service time could run out before the minutes if you don't use the phone very often. Usually, you're a good half a year ahead. I am anyway. You don't want to let the service days go to zero. That's what keeps your phone activated. 90 days are included with most or all minute cards. No contract. I buy the minutes online at Tracfone. If you buy the phone with tripple minutes, it's great. Check out Tracfone, if you haven't already. You do have to choose a phone with your zip code. Some phones don't work in some areas, I guess. « Show Less
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I would call a local t-mobile store and ask. I have a monthly pre-paid plan 1500 minutes or texts for $30. I have an account online and whenever my 30 days or my minutes/text are up I go online and renew by credit card. There is a delay in restarting your plan if you let it completely lapse, which can run from 1-4 hours. Not sure how well that answers your question.
1251319
I bought a gently used one. It had a 30 day return policy. And I also looked at the customer rating. That's the only phone my husband will use. It was almost a year ago and still working strong. They can charge what ever they want. Just make sure you are not getting it with a contract. Good luck!
666647
No you can't. It's just a regular phone.It have only the basic options for a daily use.