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Question

What is the best 3G non-smart phone?

Dec 23, 2015 9:26PM PST

Looking to buy a 3G phone, non-smart phone, that can take an OK photo, world phone, unlocked, with long battery life, just for sms and phone calls. Any recommendations?

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an free or $20 LG from Tracfone
Dec 23, 2015 9:30PM PST

Get one with triple minutes.

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Here I have this...
Dec 24, 2015 7:41AM PST

BLU TANK II phone that hits a month on a charge.
For service we use Ting.com but there are many others. Rates here start at 6 dollars a month.

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best 3G Phone
Dec 24, 2015 10:35PM PST

best 3G non-smart phone-you also buy Online Website -:(**** Site removed as spam)
Lenovo A1000 Android
Intex Aqua 3g Smart
Intex Aqua 3g Mini Smart

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the best 3G non-smart phone
Dec 25, 2015 2:46AM PST

I just got notified by AIS the 3 g is going down, all phones using it will stop working in the next few days You can go and trade in for a new phone that uses 2100 mg

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AIS is terminating 2G not 3g
Dec 25, 2015 7:11AM PST

AIS is terminating 2G not 3g