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AdHocSolver

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10. More thoughts and a link to a free cell phone offer.

Wed Jan 8, 2014, 11:53 PM

Jan 2014

Last edited Thu Jan 9, 2014, 12:44 AM - Edit history (2)

I believe that some of these non-contract cell phone companies have a special offer for people who just want to use the phone for "emergency" use.

I would suggest calling their 800 number (if you can find it) to find out if there is a special unadvertised rate for such purpose.

You might also contact companies which sell cell phones (such as Target) and see if they know about unadvertised low cost plans.

Some more research turned up a telephone assistance program that supplies a free cell phone and free minutes for those who qualify.

check out this website: http://www.fcc.gov/lifeline

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Does anyone here know anything about Tracfone? [View all] scarletwoman Jan 2014 OP

Check into Virgin Mobile. AdHocSolver Jan 2014 #1

I've had my Tracfone for nearly 10 years. Like you, I only wanted it for emergencies. lamp_shade Jan 2014 #2

Thank you. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #5

Thank you for replying. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #4

More thoughts and a link to a free cell phone offer. AdHocSolver Jan 2014 #10

Thank you, that is good information to know. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #11

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #18

I have used Tracfone since 2004 kickysnana Jan 2014 #3

Thanks for replying - but I don't understand much of what you wrote, sorry! scarletwoman Jan 2014 #6

LG=RCA Brand, 3G speed of network, I think they are up to 5G now. kickysnana Jan 2014 #7

Thanks again. I will definitely look into this more. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #8

I have used it for 4 years. Stuart G Jan 2014 #9

Thank you for your reply. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #12

I am a new Tracfone user Piedras Jan 2014 #13

Thank you for weighing in. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #14

My pleasure to be of help. Piedras Jan 2014 #15

If all you want if a basic phone to use for emergencies or occasional calls, Tracfone csziggy Jan 2015 #16

I've heard it's inexpensive JMolina May 2015 #17