A simple Trac phone works well and you can usually find one for less than $30.I've thought about that, but I'd get just three months to use the minutes, and I can't imagine using SPs enough to burn through 60 minutes in that amount of time.
Pay cash for the phone and air time minutes. I wouldn't even use a discount card if you have one that way the purchase can't be traced to you. Originally Posted by cowboy8055
I've used google voice for quite a while and it meets my needs. It all depends on what you want/need. If all you want is to keep your private number private, than it would be a perfect solution. You can send/receive calls through the google voice number but without the need for a second phone. Same with txt. If you want that, but also need to keep SO from finding out, it's a little more of a pain in the ass. I actually install/remove the app from my phone as needed so there is nothing to find. the trade off of course is that I still only have one phone and not two. I would not want to be explaining why I have another phone all the sudden. Also, with Google voice, you can send/recive txt via your pc which is handy. Originally Posted by hobyguyI don't currently have an S.O., but the problem here is that my cell phone isn't a smartphone, so I can't download apps.
I've thought about that, but I'd get just three months to use the minutes, and I can't imagine using SPs enough to burn through 60 minutes in that amount of time. Originally Posted by SpinShooterBelieve me once you starting using it the minutes fly by, even with getting them doubled or tripled on some model TracFones.
I've thought about that, but I'd get just three months to use the minutes, and I can't imagine using SPs enough to burn through 60 minutes in that amount of time. Originally Posted by SpinShooterI think the 60 min card is 19.99 which comes out to less than 7.00 a month. The mins you don't use roll over if you don't let the time expire.
I don't currently have an S.O., but the problem here is that my cell phone isn't a smartphone, so I can't download apps. Originally Posted by SpinShooterYou can use google voice with a "dumbphone". I use it to text through my non smart phone all the time.
Do you know how close to the boarder you have to be. Would Lundy's Lane area be too far? Originally Posted by cowboy8055With tracfone you have to make international calls through some goofy intermediate phone number. Not sure if a provider would accept such calls. I hear that t-mobile is the way to go if hobbying in Canada.
With tracfone you have to make international calls through some goofy intermediate phone number. Originally Posted by pineappleguyCorrect.