It appears that Fred Goldstein <
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the networks take that into account. You can get still-supported used
phones off of eBay if you don't want to shell out for new, though decent
if basic Motos are under $200.
For used phones I prefer swappa.com which specializes in phones and
does IMEI checks before accepting listings you know the phone isn't
stolen. I see an unlocked Motorola G7 power, a pretty good 2019 phone,
for $87. If you don't insist on the newest fanciest phones, there are
some very good deals.
It would be nice if you could use a 40 year old mobile phone like you can use
a 40 year old landline phone, but that's not going to happen.
Here is a picture of my 40 year old landline phone. Works great. To
its right you can see the add-on Caller-ID box which isn't much newer.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/i8X8JNRA7HCGSVXf9
R's,
John
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