RandomName
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Here's my story. I currently have 2 perfectly fine flip phones, but they are both 2G and t-mobile says they are getting rid of 2G on April 2, 2024. They already got rid of 3G.
So I am sadly looking for a new 4G or 5G simple phone. I have T-Mobile prepaid, which I like since I very rarely use my cell phone. I have $40 still on one phone and $100 on the other, non-refundable, so I want to stay with t-mobile prepaid to keep my $140. I called them up and they agreed I can transfer the$140 to the new phone. They offered to give me a 'free' 4G (or 5G) phone, but I have to contribute $100 in 'new' money to my account to get it. So I would have $240 which I would never use in years and years.
Here's my current plan. I'll buy a Nokia 2780 flip phone from Bestbuy for $89. I think I need to buy a sim card to go with it. It's a 3G phone but is compatible with 4G and LTL, whatever that is.
What I have read online implies the phone does NOT come with its own sim card. Does that sound right? I have to buy a sim card? They are only $10 or $15, so it's not a deal breaker.
T-mobile tells me they don't know if the 2780 is compatible with their towers. I have to get some number off the phone itself, and call them up with it to get an answer.
Can I use the internet with prepaid and is it the rate per minute the same as voice?
I just want to have a phone that does voice and texts, but if it comes with internet too, that's OK.
How does my plan sound, for someone who values simplicity and frugality?
Thanks
So I am sadly looking for a new 4G or 5G simple phone. I have T-Mobile prepaid, which I like since I very rarely use my cell phone. I have $40 still on one phone and $100 on the other, non-refundable, so I want to stay with t-mobile prepaid to keep my $140. I called them up and they agreed I can transfer the$140 to the new phone. They offered to give me a 'free' 4G (or 5G) phone, but I have to contribute $100 in 'new' money to my account to get it. So I would have $240 which I would never use in years and years.
Here's my current plan. I'll buy a Nokia 2780 flip phone from Bestbuy for $89. I think I need to buy a sim card to go with it. It's a 3G phone but is compatible with 4G and LTL, whatever that is.
What I have read online implies the phone does NOT come with its own sim card. Does that sound right? I have to buy a sim card? They are only $10 or $15, so it's not a deal breaker.
T-mobile tells me they don't know if the 2780 is compatible with their towers. I have to get some number off the phone itself, and call them up with it to get an answer.
Can I use the internet with prepaid and is it the rate per minute the same as voice?
I just want to have a phone that does voice and texts, but if it comes with internet too, that's OK.
How does my plan sound, for someone who values simplicity and frugality?
Thanks
