"Frank" wrote in message
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windcrest wrote:
On Aug 11, 7:53 am, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
My parents are still able to drive, go shopping, eat out,
and so on. But, there have been a couple moments when the
car broke down. Or, one was out, and the other didn't know
why it was taking so long. I suggested they get a cell
phone. The reply was that we don't have the money to
support another monthly bill.

I've heard of phones where you buy the minutes in advance.
Has anyone used such a phone, and which brand, where bought,
etc? If it was twenty bucks or so, I'd buy the phone
outright, and give it to them as a gift.

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I have a tracfone, they are great. I get connections just fine and I
replenish it every 3 months or so.

If you get a tracfone it is worthwhile to pay the extra $49 at time of
purchase to get "double minutes for life", with this plan every time
thereafter when you buy minutes they automatically double them. That
initial $49 pays for itself after your second replenish.

If all you need is basic communication then I can highly recommend a
tracfone.

I, too, have no problems with my Tracfone. Also live in a low reception
area where bars are minimal but it is equally bad for wife's phone with
Verizon.

My Tracfone is several years old and I would like to get a better looking
one but website gives no clues on how to do this. You do not get the hand
holding that Verizon or Sprint offer. Also updating minutes is easier on
internet than on phone.

Been a Tracfone customer since the begining many years ago...Love
it....Highly recommend it...The only drawback is their assortment of
phones...SWMBO wants a camera phone and Tracfone doesn't have one for Maine
for some reason...Only the basic phones are available...Kinda sucks....I
only use mine for work so I could care less...LOL...We have the LG flip
phone.....