Looking for a phone without the internet. Is it even possible?

[applecruncher]

I really hate cell phones. They are too intrusive. But they are good in case the car breaks down.

Yes, they can be intrusive. But finding a payphone is a lost cause.

 

[Phoenix]

Yes, they can be intrusive. But finding a payphone is a lost cause.

That's another reason I carry one, but I don't give the number to anyone except if I called about an emergency.

 

[squatting dog]

That's another reason I carry one, but I don't give the number to anyone except if I called about an emergency.

That's part of the reason I like tracfone's. When they expire and I simply buy another, I just send the new number to only my family and others that are important to us.

 

[Phoenix]

That's part of the reason I like tracfone's. When they expire and I simply buy another, I just send the new number to only my family and others that are important to us.

Do you throw the old one in the landfill?

 

[squatting dog]

Do you throw the old one in the landfill?

No, I've got a box full of them. At first, I was selling them online, but then I began to wonder if someone with evil intentions were buying them. (terrorist types) so I gave that idea up.

 

[MarciKS]

Around here we can give our old phones to the police dept and they can give them to abused women to call 911.

 

[Phoenix]

No, I've got a box full of them. At first, I was selling them online, but then I began to wonder if someone with evil intentions were buying them. (terrorist types) so I gave that idea up.

It's good you try to recycle them. I'm very concerned about the fact that we all keep buying more and more products that eventually end up tossed out.

 

[Nathan]

I've had a Tracfone for years. The hubby and I need it just for travelling which we seem to be doing less of each year. Someone gave us one with the internet on it a few years ago. I didn't like it at all. The only thing good about it was the fact that I didn't have to press so many buttons when texting. I want a plain and simple phone that will also text. It doesn't even need a camera.
We have a landline at home because we can't get a good signal on the cell phone. Even my kids have trouble with their top of the line phones.
Any suggestions other than get with the program? lol

Consumer Cellular is a "seniors friendly" cellular provider, I highly recommend. They have non-smartphones reasonably priced:
https://www.consumercellular.com/shopping/choose/device?filters=Flip-Phone

 

[Pinky]

I have an old Nokia...it does what I want it to...make calls and handles text. It doesn't do the internet.

I use my old Nokia as an alarm clock when it failed to pick up signals from new towers. I bought a newer version for emergencies only. I never have, and never will use it for connecting to the internet. Do not want to become a slave to my phone. I usually pay $10 per mo. with Roger's, but recently paid $100 for a year.

 

[twinkles]

i had a consumer cellular for 3 years and i liked it--i use mine for emergencys and long distance--our land line doesnt have long distance on it--i just purchased a consumer cellular phone but i dont know all about it yet--i got it for 20$ because i all ready have service with them-(-the first phone was a doro)