It should also have a camera and photo storage She can’t remember phone numbers so a contact list would also be a necessity. It should be easy to set up and to use. Unlimited talk and text would be nice. Does such a phone and plan exist? If so, what is the appropriate price of the phone and monthly fees?
Don’t they think about those people on fixed incomes?? Maybe the State’s government offers free flip phone service but are unlikely expected quality service.
Returned Samsung, got I phone 1/2 from Amazon.
I Phone is said to be more 'intuitive'.
My tech dH set it up
I-Phone 14 Pro $580
I CAN use it!
I might not outlast the life of the cell phone, who knows.
Good advice Patahome.
That was me.
Today I have a new android phone Samsung S25 Ultra 6.9 (I am worth it). Purchased unlocked on Amazon. It cost a whole lot.
Today I pay Boost Mobile one of their lowest monthly fees.
Not everything went well, and the process took 2 months, including a report to the CPUC to intervene so that ATT would give up the landline phone number.
Like cwillie said, it's capabilities can be whatever I choose.
Kyocera DuraXV Extreme:
Cost (phone) Around $240 - $300 new
Features: Rugged, camera, removable storage, optional internet restrictions.
Verizon’s basic unlimited talk and text plan for flip phones start around $30 - $40 per month (some depend on loyalty or paper free billing). Data is optional. You can block it.
Alcatel Go Flip 4
(AT&T, T-Mobile, or MVNOs)
Cost (phone) around $90 - $120 new (cheaper if bundled with a carrier)
Features: Basic flip phone, 2MP camera, microSD card slot, some internet capability (can usually block data)
Plan: T-Mobile/AT&T prepaid: About $25 - $35 per month for unlimited talk and text.
Tello or US Mobile: As low as $10 - $20 per month (if you want a cheaper MVNO plan with no data).
I hope this helps.
At some point any ability to use ANY phone is over. Until then there are quite a few options.