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In reply to the discussion: Who among us hasn't purchased burner phones? [View all]KentuckyWoman
(6,679 posts)25. I currently use a Tracfone flip phone.
I had one before and loved it. They stopped supporting it so I spent $39 on a new one that works on 4G. Still only does calls and text. I still have the old minute plan and have nearly 10,000 minutes. Every year I add an annual card. The last time it was $129 for the year.
One of my nephews teases me about being an opiod kingpin since I use a "burner" phone.
It is cheap. It fits my needs. It fits easily in my pocket. I never butt dial anyone.
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The dumb part was that the carrier did not have good coverage in some locations
milestogo
Nov 2021
#6
Campaigns will often purchase a few for volunteers who do not want to use their personal phone
LeftInTX
Nov 2021
#15
I have used a phone given to me by a campaign. I didn't request it, it was just
GoodRaisin
Nov 2021
#33
I have. TracPhone from one of those dollar stores. (Used a credit card.)
Liberal In Texas
Nov 2021
#21
About a half dozen times, but I'm a private eye and worked personal security
NightWatcher
Nov 2021
#34
For a long time I used prepaid phones because I didn't want to have a monthly bill
FakeNoose
Nov 2021
#36