07-11-2011, 05:23 PM
As you may recall, from my previous post, our eldest son will be attending college in the fall. We are addressing the tech/computer issues (thanks to everyone for the helpful input!), but we also need to address a phone issue. Up to this he has had a tracfone (a very basic flip phone) that he has used for infrequent or emergency calls. He will be needing something more "substantial" for when he is at college.
The phone would be used primarily for voice calls and only infrequent texting. He has expressed no interest in any form of a smart phone. He likes his current Moto flip phone which, due to its small size, he is able to carry in his pocket. Following the past recommendations of forum members I have been looking into the Page Plus 1200 plan, which would appear to meet his needs. It appears his current tracfone would not work on the Page Plus (Verizon) network, so a replacement will need to be found.
Is the Page Plus 1200 plan the best bang for the buck given my son's phone needs? What phone recommendations would you have (cost is a factor)? Please keep in mind his desire for a small flip phone that will easily fit in his pocket. Where is the least expensive place to purchase this phone? Am I correct that any Verizon phone should work?
I'll confess that I called the housing department of the university and did ask as to whether wired phone service (POTS) was still available in the dorm rooms. After a lengthy pause (covering laughter?) the young lady responded, "no sir, most of our students use cell phones!".
Thanks for your input and advice!
Dave
The phone would be used primarily for voice calls and only infrequent texting. He has expressed no interest in any form of a smart phone. He likes his current Moto flip phone which, due to its small size, he is able to carry in his pocket. Following the past recommendations of forum members I have been looking into the Page Plus 1200 plan, which would appear to meet his needs. It appears his current tracfone would not work on the Page Plus (Verizon) network, so a replacement will need to be found.
Is the Page Plus 1200 plan the best bang for the buck given my son's phone needs? What phone recommendations would you have (cost is a factor)? Please keep in mind his desire for a small flip phone that will easily fit in his pocket. Where is the least expensive place to purchase this phone? Am I correct that any Verizon phone should work?
I'll confess that I called the housing department of the university and did ask as to whether wired phone service (POTS) was still available in the dorm rooms. After a lengthy pause (covering laughter?) the young lady responded, "no sir, most of our students use cell phones!".
Thanks for your input and advice!
Dave
...on the trailing edge of technology.
