Are prepaid phones really this cheap?????

Soliloquy · 09-14-2020, 09:38 PM

I want to get a phone just to have for when my younger kids are separated from me. I don't plan to keep it loaded with minutes all the time but it would be so handy to have an extra phone during sport seasons. So I'm looking in the Walmart and Target apps and you can really get an Android for less than $50? I don't care about performance while gaming or anything, I just want it to work for text, talk, and maybe hotspot.

Because of where we live, only Verizon, Visible, or Total Wireless networks are feasible.

Am I missing something or is it really this inexpensive?

graciousmomma · 09-14-2020, 09:45 PM

That is pretty average. We have been using prepaid phones for some of our kids for years now. $50-$100 for an android is pretty standard. They usually don't have all the bells and whistles the more expensive ones have, but they work just fine. You can even get flip phones for around $10-$20 (if they still sell those).

Soliloquy · 09-14-2020, 10:08 PM

Yes, I did see flip phones.

Thank you! I definitely don't need bells and whistles but just basic Android capabilities.

sweetpeasmommy · 09-14-2020, 10:40 PM

It’s been a long time since I set foot in an actual store, but you can definitely get a functional one for
$30+. DS has a collection of cheap androids, it’s his special interest.

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Pragmatist · 09-15-2020, 08:46 AM

Yes, my daughter had a prepaid phone for a couple years and I think we paid $30 for it. It worked just fine. We did not allow data use, but worked well for talk and text.

Soliloquy · 09-16-2020, 11:50 AM

I ended up getting a $100 Samsung since one of my kids is getting into Android development. It works great.

09-14-2020, 09:38 PM	#1
Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 50,194	Are prepaid phones really this cheap????? I want to get a phone just to have for when my younger kids are separated from me. I don't plan to keep it loaded with minutes all the time but it would be so handy to have an extra phone during sport seasons. So I'm looking in the Walmart and Target apps and you can really get an Android for less than $50? I don't care about performance while gaming or anything, I just want it to work for text, talk, and maybe hotspot. Because of where we live, only Verizon, Visible, or Total Wireless networks are feasible. Am I missing something or is it really this inexpensive? __________________ Lisa, 47. Married to the love of my life for 24 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 5, 11, 12, 15, 17. 2 dogs, 3 cats, and some chickens. My Instagram Personal Training and Wellness Coaching.

09-14-2020, 09:45 PM	#2
graciousmomma Rose Garden It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,217	Re: Are prepaid phones really this cheap????? That is pretty average. We have been using prepaid phones for some of our kids for years now. $50-$100 for an android is pretty standard. They usually don't have all the bells and whistles the more expensive ones have, but they work just fine. You can even get flip phones for around $10-$20 (if they still sell those). __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

09-14-2020, 10:08 PM	#3
Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 50,194	Re: Are prepaid phones really this cheap????? Yes, I did see flip phones. Thank you! I definitely don't need bells and whistles but just basic Android capabilities. __________________ Lisa, 47. Married to the love of my life for 24 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 5, 11, 12, 15, 17. 2 dogs, 3 cats, and some chickens. My Instagram Personal Training and Wellness Coaching.

09-14-2020, 10:40 PM	#4
sweetpeasmommy Moderator in Breaking the Chains, Children with Special and Medical Needs, Natural Health & Nutrition, and Prayer & Praise Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30,088	Re: Are prepaid phones really this cheap????? It’s been a long time since I set foot in an actual store, but you can definitely get a functional one for $30+. DS has a collection of cheap androids, it’s his special interest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Amy eNFp Wife to ISTJ DH 1997 Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

09-15-2020, 08:46 AM	#5
Pragmatist Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,631	Re: Are prepaid phones really this cheap????? Yes, my daughter had a prepaid phone for a couple years and I think we paid $30 for it. It worked just fine. We did not allow data use, but worked well for talk and text. __________________ Sara (ISTJ) married to V since 7/99 Strawberry Shortcake- 3/07 Huckleberry Pie- 9/11

09-16-2020, 11:50 AM	#6
Soliloquy Administrator Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 50,194	Re: Are prepaid phones really this cheap????? I ended up getting a $100 Samsung since one of my kids is getting into Android development. It works great. __________________ Lisa, 47. Married to the love of my life for 24 years! Moderator in Theological & Doctrinal Issues, Drawing Closer, Bible Study, & Educating Our Children Mom to 5 wonderful kids, ages 5, 11, 12, 15, 17. 2 dogs, 3 cats, and some chickens. My Instagram Personal Training and Wellness Coaching.

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