Samsung T101G Prepaid Phone (Tracfone) Review

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(More customer reviews)I did not purchase my Samsung T101G tracfone on Amazon but at the local Dollar General store. It came with a packaged deal which included a belt clip carry case, phone car charger cord, ear phone piece and the free unlimited double minute plan. All that for $10 (which is dam good considering if all these items were purchased separately would come to $65 total). At that price I could not pass it up. That being said, I am a first time user of cell phones and the Samsung T101G is what I am beginning with. It is a great phone for first time ever cell phone users and is perfect for those who want a simple cell phone without all the fancy bells and whistles of the more expensive models. I was looking for a phone to have for emergency purposes and for general contact with the outside world when I traveled and this particular model phone is perfected for that. Reception has been decent in most areas and I have had no problems so far with making and receiving calls. The phone has many other features like web browsing and text messaging with which I am still experimenting with, so I can't give you an honest review yet on those features. But if your looking for a simple, inexpensive cell phone that does what a phone should do (make and receive calls) without all the fancy bells and whistles, the Samsung T101G is a excellent choice.

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The perfect complement to Tracfone prepaid wireless service, the Samsung T101G offers an affordable way to stay in touch with family and friends across town and around the globe via voice communication and text messaging. It features a color display, speakerphone, bi-lingual support (English and Spanish), organizer tools, up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 20 minutes of starter airtime upon activation.

Tracfone Service Tracfone provides nationwide prepaid wireless service using the nation's leading cellular providers to create a national footprint covering 99 percent of the U.S. population. This gives you connectivity everywhere cellular service is available. You can use your Tracfone across the U.S. and if you move, you can relocate your wireless number with just a phone call.
You can buy bundles of minutes (which must be used within a set time limit of between 90 to 365 days) from the Tracfone web site on your home PC or directly from your phone's web browser. For example, if you purchase a block of 120 minutes of airtime, you'll need to use that within 90 days of your first use. When you buy additional airtime minutes, your Tracfone service is extended automatically by another 90 days. Tracfone also offers international long distance calling to over 60 international destinations (including Argentina, Brazil, China, Mexico, most European countries, and many more), which deducts the same amount of minutes from your phone as when you make calls to destinations within the U.S.
This phone ships with a number of handy Tracfone services, including free voice mail, free caller ID, and free call waiting. And perhaps most importantly, the integrated TracFone Airtime Balance Display shows you how much airtime you've used and how much is left, so you can control your costs. You must activate your cell phone before use either by calling the Tracfone toll-free number or going to the Tracfone web site.
Phone Features The Samsung T101G has a 1.5-inch color screen with a 128 x 128-pixel resolution and support for 65K colors. It sits above a standard navigation area with send/end buttons and soft navigation keys, and is complemented by a standard alpha-numeric keypad. The phone's small internal 2.4 MB memory can store up to 100 contact entries in the handset's phone book, and it also displays the last 30 incoming/outgoing/missed calls.
If you need basic messaging capabilities, the T101G has you covered as support is built-in for sending and receiving SMS text messages. The T9 predictive text technology is built into the unit, which autocompletes text for you as you type on the alpha-numeric keypad and offers options for selecting the correct word.
Other features include:
Includes up to 20 minutes of starter airtime upon activation (after activating your TracFone on the TracFone web site)
TracFone Airtime Balance Display shows you how much airtime you've used and how much is left, so you control your costs
Downloadable ringtones, graphics, news, weather, sports and more using Airtime Minutes
Organizer tools: Alarm clock, calendar, calculator, world time, stopwatch, converter
15 pre-loaded ringtones
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Multilingual text display (English and Spanish)
Auto redial

Vital Statistics The Samsung T101G weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 4.07 x 1.77 x 0.59 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 456 hours (19 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies.

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Motorola W260g Prepaid Phone (Tracfone) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a slim flip style phone that you get the basic description up above. I will concentrate reviewing what may help you decide if it's right for you.
First go to the Tracfone website to do several things. You will input your zip code to see what phones are available in your area (on the buy phone tab). After confirming your city, carefully check the web address page that will appear in your browser. Somewhere in the string of characters there will be either a GSM5AT (ATT and Tmobile), GSM5 (Tmobile), or GSM4 (ATT). Those are the two providers that Tracfone currently uses. This code will tell you who is in your area. If you are lucky to be in a dual provider area, select your W260g (or actually any other) carefully by looking at the white label on the bottom of the box (if shopping in a store). The phones (and sim cards) are specific to only one provider. The top line of the white label will have a string that will contain either TFMTW260SP5PSDM (Tmobile) or TFMTW260SP4SDM (ATT). Pick a phone for a provider that you have better coverage with in the area that you will be using the phone most often. You cannot swap a P4 sim into a P5 phone and vice versa. They are sold married to each other only.
Second, select this phone in a "Bonus Pack" package only. It is only a couple of bucks more and includes car and home charger, a case, earphone and most important "Free Double Minutes For Life" (FDML). That is what the last two digits in the code above stand for. This means when you buy a 60 minute card, you will get 120 minutes, etc.
Third, always Google "bonus codes" and Tracfone when buying air time for current offers that will add even more minutes to your card/phone. I typically buy a 60 minute card, get double minutes up to 120, then get 60 additional bonus code minutes. So a 60 minute card can get you 180 minutes.
Fourth, activate on line on Tracfone website. You will get 10 minutes free.
Fifth, when you first get assigned a new phone number, be aware that someone may have had it before you. They may have had a "history", such as bad credit. If you don't want to load up your voice mail with unwanted messages, do not set up the voice mail for a couple of weeks, or have Tracfone "unset it" up for you. You can also set the unwanted caller numbers up as "ignore a, b, c, d etc" in the directory. You then hit "ignore" soft button (the one on the right of select circle)when they call, and not lose any minutes.
Now the rest of the review. The phone looks nice and modern with a sleek shiny black surface. Feels good in the hand. The charging and earphone openings have plastic covers that swing out of the way when needed. Unfortunately when you unplug the charger you tend to grab the both the plug and the cover, and the plug feels like it does not want to come out, or worse it does come out with the plastic cover.
The battery life seems optimistic at 6.5 hours talk time and 18 days standby. While futzing with the phone and all its features (not on the air, but with screen on all the time) I managed to run down the battery in about 3 hours. Not using the phone much at all I had to recharge it in 4 days. That is still good for a GSM phone.
Keypad is just OK, the circular pad is a bit small and I wind up occasionally hitting one of the arrows rather than the center circle.
The screen quality is good. You can only set the contrast, not the brightness. The various W260s I saw, had a good degree of variation between them some bright with a bluish tinge, some dimmer and yellowish. Both are very acceptable.
The reception and voice quality are good to very good (not excellent). I had both the Tmobile and ATT versions, and in my case the ATT had much better signal strength.
The supplied earphone (bonus pack) is single ear, pretty good quality, the clip on holster is very good, and both home and car chargers fully recharge the batteries in about three hours (updated information).
PS Tracfone customer support has been excellent. They answer on the first ring, sometimes are a bit difficult to understand, but get the job done.


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The perfect complement to Tracfone prepaid wireless service, the sleek, lightweight Motorola W260g offers an affordable way to stay in touch with family and friends across town and around the globe via voice communication and text messaging. Offering the best of the basics for work and play, the W260g provides easy access to your text messages, a unique external display with light-up icons that signal new messages, speakerphone, 2.5mm headset jack, and up to 6.5 hours of talk time.

Tracfone Service Tracfone provides nationwide prepaid wireless service using the nation's leading cellular providers to create a national footprint covering 99 percent of the U.S. population. This gives you connectivity everywhere cellular service is available. You can use your Tracfone across the U.S. and if you move, you can relocate your wireless number with just a phone call.
You can buy bundles of minutes (which must be used within a set time limit of between 90 to 365 days) from the Tracfone web site on your home PC or directly from your phone's web browser. For example, if you purchase a block of 120 minutes of airtime, you'll need to use that within 90 days of your first use. When you buy additional airtime minutes, your Tracfone service is extended automatically by another 90 days. Tracfone also offers international long distance calling to over 60 international destinations (including Argentina, Brazil, China, Mexico, most European countries, and many more), which deducts the same amount of minutes from your phone as when you make calls to destinations within the U.S.
This phone ships with a number of handy Tracfone services, including free voice mail, free caller ID, and free call waiting. And perhaps most importantly, the integrated TracFone Airtime Balance Display shows you how much airtime you've used and how much is left, so you can control your costs. You must activate your cell phone before use either by calling the Tracfone toll-free number or going to the Tracfone web site.
Phone Features Weighing in at an ultra-light 3.3-ounces, the super-slim W260g fits comfortably in your hand and flips open effortlessly to reveal a large and vivid full-color 128 x 128 screen and streamlined keypad. Instead of an external LCD, the W260g sports a series of unique, light-up icons that signal new messages, low battery, and other events. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad. Use the phone's stereo-compatible 2.5mm headset jack with your favorite stereo earphones or hands-free headset.
The W260g's internal phonebook can hold up to 500 contacts and includes picture phonebook options, and it will display the last 10 dialed/received/missed calls. It supports 32-chord polyphonic ringtones, and you can switch it over to vibrate mode when you need to keep things silent.
This Motorola phone includes the innovative CrystalTalk technology, which automatically accounts for background noise during a call and adjusts the audio quality based on ambient noise conditions to provide the optimal conversational experience. CrystalTalk also reduces the volume of the background noise picked up by the microphone during a call, making it possible to be more easily heard over the phone while in a noisy environment.
If you need basic messaging capabilities, the W260g has you covered as support is built-in for sending and receiving SMS text messages. The iTap predictive text technology is built into the unit, which autocompletes text for you as you type on the alpha-numeric keypad and offers options for selecting the correct word.
Other features include:
Tracfone Airtime Balance Display shows you how much airtime you've used and how much is left
Organizer tools: Calendar, alarm, calculator, currency converter
Speakerphone
Includes 35 ringtones; compatible with 32-chord polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert
Hearing Aid Rating: M3, T3

Vital Statistics The Motorola W260g weighs 3.17 ounces and measures 3.74 x 1.77 x 0.67 inches. Its 940 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.5 hours of talk time, and up to 432 hours (18 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies.

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MOTOROLA W376G Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this Motorola Trac Fone for about 6 months and have been very pleased. It has excellent reception and sound quality. The built in speaker phone is also very good. The camera is just so-so, but that's not why I bought the phone.
I like buying my minutes only as I need them and you just have to purchase more within 90 days. When you purchase more, it just adds them to your current balance. If you don't purchase within the 90 day limit (a countdown is always visible on the screen) the phone shuts off and you lose whatever minutes you had. You can reactivate just by purchasing more minutes but you don't regain any you lost by not purchasing within the 90 day limit. You can purchase minutes on line at Tracfone or set up your phone to purchase. Your minute balance is also always on the screen. Mine came with 15 minutes to get me started. You can activate at the Tracfone web site and set up an account to buy more minutes. You can also call from the phone to activate and set up an account to purchase minutes that way.
Good things:
-Inexpensive to purchase (less than $30)
-Reasonable rates. I'm paying about 10 cents per minute
-Automatically doubles minutes for life of phone (buy 60 get 120)
-If you lose it, buy another, call Tracfone operator to transfer your number and minutes
-Bright clear screen
-Good sound quality
-Good reception
-Good number of ring tones and images to select from
-AC Charger is included
-FM radio included (earphone not included and it takes a micro plug, not a mini)
-Basic games included
-Internet access (but slow)
-Periodic email offers from Tracfone for discounted minutes (which double)
-Monthly plans if you want them
-Good battery life (I do not use the phone often so 1 charge will last several days)
-Minutes never expire as long as you renew within 90 days
-No contracts or agreements. Tired of it? Toss it.
-Sim chip, you can move to another phone and keep your address book
-Settings for indoor/outdoor ring
Bad things:
-No holster/case (buy one at Target)
-Somewhat larger in size and a little heavier than most cells
-Ring tones downloaded only from Tracfone site
-Cannot connect to PC/laptop (port is only for charging)
-Buttons take some getting used to, like the menus
-You pay for everything, no free or unlimited (3 text messages = 1 minute)
-You will receive free advertising from Tracfone but occasional advertising from others, if you accept the message, you get charged for it. (charge is about 1 text message)
-Charging port and earphone port (opposite sides of the phone) are difficult to open. I can't quite get my fingernail under it so I have to use a small pen knife
I'm very pleased with the phone and service. I dropped my other service and have been happy not to be billed every month for minutes I didn't use. I'm not a strong user of cell phones so it fits my life style. I have service wherever I travel, including remote areas. Your carrier will depend on your part of the country. We have AT&T here.
I may buy another for my wife who doesn't like cell phones but I'll feel better knowing she can call if she needs to. I can buy 60 minutes (120) for $20 and she's good for 90 days. When it gets close I'll just order the minimum again.

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Motorola W370 Prepaid Phone (Tracfone) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this phone as soon as it hit store shelves, I had read about it on Tracfone's website, and wanted it as an upgrade for my old Motorola C139 Tracfone.
After having it setup, I loved it! It was a huge upgrade from the C139 with it's MP3 ringtones, sleak flip phone design, (looks alot like the Moto KRZR, I call it the TRZR) high resolution display, and mobile web browsing!
However, as much as I like this phone, it's not without it's issues...
Since I had just switched my service over from an older Tracfone, I couldn't access the web browser. Whenever I tried, I got a message saying, "There was a problem authorizing your account, please contact Tracfone customer service at, 1-800 ***-****" Getting my web browser functioning after that point was a huge headache... Tracfone's customer service representitives, while very nice and eager to help, are often not quite up-to-date with Tracfone's newest features, and some of them don't speak English very well... It took me 2 phone calls, (because the first time I got someone who had no clue what I was talking about) and the second time around I spent most of the afternoon on the phone until the problem was resolved.
Now the web browser is up and running, but I have a complaint about that as well... The so-called "Web Browser" can only access Tracfone's website at this time... Sure, you can still use it to download ringtones & graphics, read the news, check the weather forecast, etc, but when they say "Web Browser" I was expecting something more along the lines of what the other wireless phone companies have... Granted that their web browser function is a relatively new addition to Tracfone's wireless service, but I hope that they'll expand it, and soon!
Also, my particular W370 Tracfone has a weak 5 button that is not very responsive, and it'll sometimes unexpectedly turn itself off while I'm typing a text message, but that's just mine... I do have a 1 year replacement plan on my phone, but after the headache I went through to get the web browser up and running, I've decided to wait until either the last minute or the phone breaks completely (whatever comes first) to replace it.
Overall, this is a very nice cell phone, great as an upgrade or replacement for an older phone, but if you are upgrading from an older Tracfone that didn't include a web browser function, be prepared for some difficulty...
Overall Rating: 3.5 Stars
UPDATE 5/3/08 I finally used the replacement plan to get a new W370 Tracfone, this new one's 5 button works just fine and the phone doesn't turn itself off like my old one did either. Even after all this time, the Web Browser remains unchanged... Disappointing, but at least I didn't have to call tracfone to get it set up like last time.

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Incorporating RAZR-like styling and unique external indicator icon lights, the affordable Motorola W370 adds style to your everyday communication needs. This clamshell phone features a long talk time of up to 7.5 hours, hands-free speakerphone, calendar and calculator, and text messaging with iTap predictive text. It's the perfect complement to Tracfone prepaid wireless service.
Tracfone Service Tracfone provides nationwide prepaid wireless service using the nation's leading cellular providers to create a national footprint covering 99 percent of the U.S. population. This gives you service everywhere cellular service is available.
You can buy bundles of minutes (which must be used within a set time limit of 90 to 365 days) from the Tracfone web site on your home PC or directly from your phone's web browser. This phone ships with a number of handy Tracfone services, including free voice mail, free caller ID, and free call waiting. And perhaps most importantly, the integrated TracFone Airtime Balance Display shows you how much airtime you've used and how much is left, so you can control your costs.
Phone Features Weighing in at an ultra-light 3.4-ounces, the super-slim W370 fits comfortably in your hand and flips open effortlessly to reveal a large and vivid full-color 128 x 160 screen and streamlined keypad. Instead of an external LCD, the W370 sports a series of unique, light-up icons that signal new messages, low battery, and other events. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad. Use the phone's stereo-compatible 2.5mm headset jack with your favorite stereo earphones or handsfree headset. Lastly, charging and USB data connectivity can be found on the bottom edge of the phone.
The W370's internal phonebook can hold up to 100 contacts and includes picture phonebook options. The phone also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. There's even an included application, MotoMixer, that lets you mix your own ringtones, while the built-in, office-quality speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear.
Delivering a full suite of organizational features, the Motorola W370 makes juggling business and pleasure seamless. You can manage your schedule via the included calendar and alarm clock, keep track of colleagues with vCard capabilities, or host a meeting over the integrated speakerphone. You can even transfer media files such as pictures and polyphonic ringtones from your PC through the phone's supported USB cable option. There's even an included currency converter.
The W370 is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound, and video via messages. There's also a built-in WAP 2.0 Web browser for fast mobile Web browsing. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Other features include:
1.5 MB of internal memory
Stopwatch
Speakerphone
Picture phonebook on internal screen

Vital Statistics The Motorola W370 weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 3.90 x 1.77 x 0.73 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7.5 hours of talk time, and up to 10 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 GSM/GPRS frequencies.

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Sanyo Katana II Prepaid Phone, Pink (Kajeet) Review

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(More customer reviews)The phone itself is small, lightweight and stylish, if you like the cute pink color. It is made by Sanyo and is VERY easy to use and is nice overall.
*HOWEVER* the Kajeet phone service plan is WROUGHT with hidden charges. Here is a small sampling of what they will charge you: $.32 cents per day access fee (adding up to almost $10/per month) and this fee is always charged everyday, even if you don't use your phone all that day. Next, when you buy time, they charge you 5% EXTRA in fees, simply for adding time to your account! The 5% for adding time was NEVER mentioned before I purchased this phone and is only revealed when you actually set up your account and are trying to buy some time. These are just the fees that I know of SO FAR.
Also, I have experienced nothing but trouble and wasted time when trying to activate the phone online. After spending a half hour typing in various personal information and creating two separate logins and giving my credit card information, in the end, after all that time (and right when I thought I was done and ready to get my phone number and have my activation take place), I got an error message. Trying to go back and see what is wrong erases ALL of your information so that you essentially have to start over. After finally giving up on the online method, I called Kajeet customer service and was on the phone for another 20+ minutes, basically REPEATING all the info. I had just tried to complete twice online. After all of this, the agent says that the DEC id number of the phone is causing trouble and he has to create a "Trouble Ticket" for an engineer to look at the phone. He tells me that will take 24-48 hours to figure out. Note: This phone was purchased BRAND NEW from Amazon.com So, the bottom line is that if you do not mind paying lots of fees (and even hidden fees) to this company, as well as putting up with wasting an enormous amount of time trying to activate it, then this can be your phone! Buyer beware!

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The Sanyo Katana II mobile phone enhances the spirit of the original Katana with a sleeker shape, a radiant new pink fascination finish, and a host of kid-friendly features. This flip phone also features a 21 MB memory for storing downloadable ringtones and games, a VGA camera, Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree devices, voice dialing capabilities, and up to 3.5 hours of talk time. It works perfectly with Kajeet's kid-friendly pay-as-you-go service and it's GPS-capable, which provides compatibility with Kajeet's GPS Phone Locator Service as well as enable it to provide location information to a capable emergency service provider.
About Kajeet Kajeet was founded by three three dads figuring out how technology, kids and parents work best ("Kajeet" is an anagram of the first letters of the names of the company's founders' children). Kajeet's entire philosophy springs from a simple core idea: kids are smart. And they should be agile with technology, empowered and safe, and be able to respond with confidence to what's happening in their world.
Because having a cell phone is not just fun, it's a responsibility--a shared responsibility, Kajeet wants parents and guardians to be involved too. Thus, Kajeet is designed to incorporate a full suite of tools to help families customize and manage every aspect of their Kajeet experience. For more on Kajeet's pay-as-you-go charges and monthly voice and text plans, see the Kajeet Service section below.
Phone Features Measuring just 0.6 inches thin, the Katana II sports a bright 2-inch internal LCD that offers a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and 262K colors, which also features IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology for wide-angle viewing with superior brightness and contrast. It's supplemented by an exterior TFT LCD (80 x 80 pixels, 65K colors), which enables quick viewing of the time, caller ID, and more.
This phone enables you to store up to 300 contact entries with 500 total phone numbers, 600 email and 300 Web addresses. It has a call history of 20 outgoing calls, 20 incoming calls, 20 missed calls, 60 recent calls. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear, and advanced voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates easy (up to 30 entries). Simply say the name or number of the person you want to call and the number is dialed automatically without using the keypad. It also offers PIM organization applications (calendar, to-do list, world clock, calculator, and stopwatch), 4 distinct vibrating alerts, 72-chord polyphonic ringtones, and a 2.5 mm stereo headset jack.

The VGA resolution digital camera can capture still at 640 x 480 pixels (sized for sending via email or uploading to the Internet), and it includes self timer, night mode, brightness, and white balance control features. Thanks to the built-in Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), you can enjoy hands-free communication via optional headsets. Enjoy easy, hands free communication with a speakerphone that lets you hear callers loud and clear.
This phone has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity. Use the phone's built-in picture messaging capability to send text, graphics, and pictures to your friends. The phone features support for instant messaging applications, and there's a built-in WAP 2.0 Web browser for downloads and mobile Web browsing. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Other features include:
Voice dialing for 30 entries lets you call a friend without even having to dial a number
Identify callers instantly by downloading ringers and assigning them to each number in your phone book.
Picture Caller ID: Identify callers at a glance by linking downloaded photos and other images to your phone book.
Call screening feature lets you listen to a caller while a message is being left on your phone
Voice memos up to 3 minutes each for up to 300 notes for yourself
Personal organizer tools include a calendar, ToDo list, a calculator, scheduler, stop watch and world clock

Vital Statistics The Katana II weighs 3.1 ounces and measures 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of talk time. It runs on the CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies for voice.
Kajeet Service The Kajeet pay-as-you-go service delivers a full range of customizable voice, text, instant messaging and data services that enable kids to stay connected with family and friends. While kids will love the phones offered by Kajeet, parents will love the affordability of the Kajeet pay-as-you-go service with no long-term contracts, no activation or termination fees, and no roaming or extra long distance fees.
The exclusive Kajeet Configurator offers easy-to-use tools for both kids and parents, with such budget and usage management features like WalletManager, TimeManager, ContactManager and FeatureManager that enable tweens and their families to tailor the service to meet their specific needs. Wireless network coverage for Kajeet is provided by Sprint on its CDMA-based Nationwide Sprint PCS Network (check out the nationwide coverage map).
Kajeet's GPS Phone Locator service helps both kids and parents find the kajeet phone. It uses satellite technology to help find your child's phone and gives subscribing families easy-to-use information regarding the location of their kajeet phone via Web-based maps. Parents can schedule automatic location checks at specific times of the day, so they know where their kid's kajeet phone is at any given time--whether the phone is in their child's backpack on the school bus or in their sports bag at soccer practice. Kids can also use the service to help find their phone. The GPS Phone Locator service is $9.99 per month.
With Kajeet, the money in your Kajeet wallet--paid in either as pay-as-you-go or as part of a monthly plan--can be used for whatever you want: texting, talking, games, ringtones and more. Plus, at no extra cost you get voicemail, caller ID, and some of the lowest talking and texting rates around. You can choose pure pay-as-you-go flexibility, and refill your wallet either online or using Kajeet refill cards (available at select retailers). You might also want to consider the value of a Talk and Text Pak plan. Each is good for one month, and if your kid uses it up before that, you can just pick up a new Pak and start fresh.

* Kajeet charges a service fee of 32 cents per day, which amounts to about $10 per month. This fee applies to pay-as-you go plans only. Monthly plans and bundles do not charge a daily access charge. This access charge guarantees you low rates for voice and messaging, and gives you access to the Kajeet Navigator (which provides downloadable ringtones, wallpaper, games and apps) and to the Kajeet Configurator (which enables you to personalize your kajeet service to match your specific needs).

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Starcom Arc Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) Review

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(More customer reviews)EDIT - After owning this phone for close to a year, I figured I would update my review. Just a few cons I've discovered -- the speakerphone is way too quiet to be useful, especially in the car (which is where I want it in the first place). And I have noticed the battery cover tends to pop off once in a while if the phone is in my jeans pocket. Other than that, I still love it. It's nice and thin, features are great for the price, and battery life is very good. Probably the best inexpensive phone that Virgin offers, go for it!
My original review:
Just picked up two of these, one for me and one for my wife. There's really nothing bad to say about this phone.
It's THIN, has a camera and bluetooth and speakerphone! Pretty much has and does anything you need a phone to do. Plus it's Virgin, so if you don't use your phone too much, it's very economical!!!
I guess if I had to give any cons about it, it would be the camera is only VGA (were you expecting any better for a $50 phone?) and the buttons are a little small (same with about 90% of other phones on the market).
I love it!

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LG 620G Prepaid Phone (Net10) Review

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(More customer reviews)After an atrocious experience with T-mobile I moved my family onto several pre-paid phones from different providers so that we would have time to decide exactly what we wanted before signing another contract. I have to say that after 3 months on pre-paid service, we are unlikely to go back to a contract.
I picked up the LG620G after reading several good reviews. It does have some nice features: compatible with micro SD cards (only 2g), an mp3 player and radio (the radio requires external antenna), a decent size screen and a few aps installed, also usable as a data phone. It's a clam shell design, so it is small and easy to carry and the screen is protected.
Net10's plans are pretty reasonable: 10 cents/ minute or Net10 has a $25/ month plan which includes data and text.The bad:
It is a somewhat cheesy looking plastic phone; not the worst, but not the best either.
Many of the features are clunkly to use. The first time I tried browsing with it I was told I had to log into my phone. I still have not figured out how to read email on an external website with it. (The data usability was so bad that I stopped using it after and hour or so of playing around to see what it could do).
It has a usb connection but does not come with a cable (or car charger). The cable can be purchased separately, but I have not yet found a car charger for it.
To use the mp3 player you need to move the music onto your micro sd card using an adapter (also not supplied). Using the card is also awkward, as it sits under the battery inside the phone, not in an external slot.
Regards the service: I read a review of net10 which said that service is great, unless you put "customer" inf front of it. The folks I have spoken with at customer service are nice, but not very capable. Some have good command of English and some, not so. (Their customer service is in the Dominican Republic). I have not been able to buy minutes online, over the phone (either cell or land). There's a problem with whoever processes their credit cards, such that I was told it was denied, when the card companies said it was not. I now have hundred of $ "pending" hanging in suspension, and ultimately had to go out and buy a physical card to use the phone. My reception, clarity... is better than T-mobile, but not as good as either what my son gets on his At & T LG Prime Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $50 Airtime Credit or what my daughter gets with Virgin Mobile.
Ultimately I wish I had gotten myself an LG prime. The screen is larger, and it is a touchscreen. it has an external memory card slot and takes up to 16g cards. It has better reception, getting signals where I can't. At&T customer service is much easier to deal with. Most significantly, it cost half as much (or less on one I bought black Friday week). At& T has a plan which is *identical* to net 10s, a straight 10 cents/ minute. Their flat rate is now $2/ day unlimited (which is on the high end).
I would recommend this phone only if you are already on net10, have credit you do not want to lose, and are otherwise happy with their service. The 10 cent /minute plan is great for those of us who do not use a cell much (for others I would recommend Virgin mobile).
I am staying with net10 for the time being because I paid $40 for this phone (which is too much for 2 months worth of use. However, I wish I had bought the LG prime instead and if we stay with pre-paid, I likely will ultimately pick one of those up.

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The perfect complement to Net10 prepaid wireless service, the sleek, lightweight LG 620G offers an affordable way to stay in touch with family and friends across town and around the globe via voice communication and text messaging. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree devices, a 1.3-megapixel camera (with video capture capabilities), microSD memory expansion, an FM radio, speakerphone, organizer tools, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

Net10 Service
The Net10 pay-as-you-go wireless service offers all local, long distance and roaming calls at one low price of 10 cents per minute. All Net10 prepaid wireless service is provided by TracFone Wireless--America's #1 prepaid wireless company with a national footprint covering 99 percent of the U.S. population. There are no contracts, credit checks, monthly fees, security deposits, activation or deactivation charges, or age restrictions.

All Net10 handsets have a display that shows the actual airtime balance on the phone's display for ease of tracking usage. Net10 handsets also carry an "instant refill" feature that allows users to add airtime directly from the handset on a real-time basis. Key digital features include free call waiting, free caller ID, free voicemail and text messaging at 5 cents per message.


Key Features
Color LCD screen
1.3-megapixel camera with up to 4x digital zoom, customizable effect, and image editor
Video capture capabilities with up to 2x digital zoom
Digital audio player compatible with MP3 and AAC (non-DRM) music files (requires USB cable and microSD memory card; not included)
FM radio (requires headset; not included)
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset and hands-free car kits.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot
Hands-free speakerphone
Access to text messaging
Voice recorder
Alarm clock
Standard call features including voice mail, call waiting, and caller ID
Phonebook with up to 1000 entries
Pre-loaded polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert
Convenience features including auto redial and key pad lock
Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) with M3/T3 rating
Up to 5 hours of talk time
Up to 9 days of standby time (216 hours)
Weighs 3.14 ounces

What's in the Box
LG 620G handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

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LG 320G Prepaid Phone (Net10) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this phone and net10 pre-paid service because I was paying over $50 a month with AT&T's cheapest plan and was only using 100 minutes a month and a handful of texts. This is a great basic phone strictly for making calls and texts. It doesn't come with any minutes (except 10 bonus minutes for activation) but you can buy these cards pretty much anywhere that sells prepaid cards. The minutes are THE cheapest of any prepaid service and your minutes roll over each month. AWESOME! The phone doesn't look cheap at all. It is shiny, sleek and modern looking. The best deal on cards is the 300 minutes for $30 and 60 days of service. Thats $15 a month. Texts only use half a minute of time! One of the best things is that Net10 uses the AT&T network so you are covered everywhere and they don't charge roaming charges! If you are thinking of getting pre-paid service go with Net10, it is the best hands down!

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Enjoy mobile communications without the hassle with this easy-to-use LG 320G candybar-style phone, which features a color LCD screen, hands-free speakerphone, and an alarm clock to keep you on time for appointments. A perfect blend of simplicity, functionality, and affordability, it's also a great match to a Net10 prepaid wireless account. Personalize your phone with the included 24 polyphonic ringtones.

Net10 Service
The Net10 pay-as-you-go wireless service offers all local, long distance and roaming calls at one low price of 10 cents per minute. All Net10 prepaid wireless service is provided by TracFone Wireless--America's #1 prepaid wireless company with a national footprint covering 99 percent of the U.S. population. There are no contracts, credit checks, monthly fees, security deposits, activation or deactivation charges, or age restrictions.

All Net10 handsets have a display that shows the actual airtime balance on the phone's display for ease of tracking usage. Net10 handsets also carry an "instant refill" feature that allows users to add airtime directly from the handset on a real-time basis. Key digital features include free call waiting, free caller ID, free voicemail and text messaging at 5 cents per message.


Key Features
Color LCD screen
Hands-free speakerphone
Access to text messaging
Standard call features including voice mail, call waiting, and caller ID
Alarm clock
Phonebook with up to 500 entries
Includes 24 polyphonic ringtones
Vibrating alert
Convenience features including auto redial and key pad lock
Up to 5 hours of talk time
Up to 19 days of standby time (456 hours)
Lightweightat just 2.29 ounces

What's in the Box
LG 320G handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

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