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Best Burner Phones
Apr 6 2022 09:35AM more by canyoncruiser
Tags: LA, Random (All tags)

Net10 network is going down and no longer supported.
What are the best prepaid or pay as you go phones?
      
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remo_williams
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Apr 6 2022 12:33PM     link to this

Best for me is the cheapest as it's used for no other purpose.

Tracphone $20 for 90 days of service. Most others out there are in the range of $50 a month.

I don't need bells & whistles on my burner, just gets in the way.
SkysBlessedHands
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Apr 6 2022 02:30PM     link to this

mobile...walmart...7/11....metro pcs
Metro is a personal fav.
SkysBlessedHands
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Apr 6 2022 02:31PM     link to this

t-mobile*
MaddMaxx
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Apr 6 2022 04:24PM     link to this

There are many burners on the market, it all depends if you're going to just use it as a phone to call and text
or
if you are going to need more to use apps, one of the best values is to get a smart phone that's no longer in demand.
If you like Iphones, you can get an SE or XR at a really good discount, and the same for many Android models that are 3-4 years from being current.

And you need to choose your carrier for what's best in your area. As you know, certain areas are better with different carriers.
If you go with the secondary cheap carriers like Mint, Cricket- Cricket uses AT&T, Mint uses Sprint/T Mobile. TracFone uses AT&T, Sprint/T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular, depending on the phone model.

And you can also just swap SIM cards, using your personal cell phone.

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R2d26
Burbank, SFV, LA, CA
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Apr 6 2022 04:31PM     link to this

Motorola phone from target with Consumer Cellular. $23 a month.
June.Moon
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Apr 6 2022 06:57PM     link to this

Simple mobile

You can refill by a card that you purchase from Ralph's, cvs or anywhere really


And metro. Got a galaxy a13 for free. When they asked for my ID I pretended that I couldn't find it and she just told me to write it down which I wrote down anything

I just go inside to pay with cash but so far I like them both
Steadystrokes
Sherman Oaks, SFV, LA, CA
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Apr 6 2022 06:59PM     link to this

Att prepaid and simple mobile allow hot spot tethering if you need it. Some prepaids do not include it even in the unlimited packages.
ruaturtle
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Apr 6 2022 07:13PM     link to this

I use a Cricket burner $30 a month and use a Samsung I bought at Best Buy when the we're buy 1 get one half off.
Paid $65.00 for the phone and got another for $32.50.
I keep the 2nd one just in case I need another one if the this one takes a shit and dies.


Walk into Target once a month for my $30 usage card.

phlampson
Inland Empire, CA
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Apr 6 2022 07:40PM     link to this

HSN often has tracfone deals that come with an annual plan. Cheaper in the long run. I think tracfone uses the vzn network.
Dahg8tcubix
Rosemead, SGV, LA, CA
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Apr 6 2022 07:44PM     link to this

Google voice?
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Apr 6 2022 07:46PM     link to this

I purchased a refurbished Samsung 9 unlocked for $90. Went to Tracphone got a chip and paid for a year with a prepaid Visa. Easy.
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Apr 6 2022 08:11PM     link to this

I've had a Tmobile phone for years that is $100 for 1000 minutes, and lasts a year.

It wasn't until I got a better phone on a discrete ATT account ($30/mo) that I found joy.
I used to have to use my civie phone for maps, directions, etc.
Now I only take the burner, and it does it all.
If I lose it (I won't) I'm out an iPhone SE.
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Apr 6 2022 08:39PM     link to this

If she'll get me to the closest intersection
We just yell til I'm at the right spot
And it's cheap too
sherkahn
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Apr 6 2022 11:33PM     link to this

You may also want to use the Burner App for iPhone.

It creates disposable phone numbers for calling and texting.
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Nov 21 2024 01:34PM     link to this

wondering if there are any recommended options at the moment?
i have sideline but its not the best imho

if i get a mint prepaid on a iphone - sill i need to set up the phone on my apple account etc
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