5 best basic cell phones

• KEY FEATURES: VOLTE, WIFI Calling, Big screen & large buttons, hearing aid compatibility, SOS button for emergency, Speed-dials, Speaking keypad.
• BATTERY LIFE: Talk time 3-5 hours, standby 90-120 hours.
• COMPATIBLE CARRIERS: Jethro Mobile starts at $5/MO off T-Mobile's networks. Additionally, AT&T, T-Mobile, and others run off their networks.
• NETWORKS INFORMATION: 4G FDD Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,66, 3G WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHZ, 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900.
• VERIZON CUSTOMERS: This phone supports Verizon 4G LTE bands 2, 4,5,13, and 66 (not 46 and 48). You may use this phone with a working Verizon SIM card. HOWEVER, Verizon WILL NOT activate new SIM card with SC490 because Verizon doesn't recognize the device's IMEI
• SPRINT CUSTOMERS: This phone IS NOT compatible with Sprint or any carrier operates on Sprint network, such as Boost Mobile.

User questions & answers

Question:	how many contact can store in this phone
Answer:	The SIM card can hold 250 contacts, but the phone memory can hold up to 1000. You can download contacts from the SIM card onto the phone memory.
Question:	Se puede desbloquaer para usar en mexico
Answer:	Gracias por su pregunta. Sí, el SC490 tambien está desbloqueado para los operadores inalámbricos de Mexico
Question:	Can this be used with Verizon's network
Answer:	Yes, it can. You will just need to insert a working Verizon Mini size SIM card into the phone to use it. Thanks!
Question:	Can this be used with metro pcs
Answer:	Thank you for your question. Yes the SC490 is compatible with metro PCS

Product features

Jethro 4G Bar-Style Senior and kid Cell Phone

The SC490 is a 4G unlocked phone in a popular bar style. It comes with cutting edge hearing compatibility, equipped with GPS location, and an emergency button on the back. More features include speed-dials, camera, and FM radio. This phone will work with Jethro Mobile. Additionally, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon* (Only compatible if you currently have service with Verizon), and other carriers operate off their networks.

LARGE SCREEN & KEYPAD

2.8" vivid big screen makes it easy to see and read the content. We also specially designed the keypad with large buttons so you can easily see and feel the keypad, even in the dark.

SOS BUTTON WITH GPS

SOS emergency button can call and text up to 5 contacts include 911 as one of them. The emergency message will also include a Google map link with GPS location.

WIDELY 4G COVERAGE

Runoff 4G networks with widely signal coverage, SC490 is compatible with most of the major carriers in the US and Canada, such as T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon*(Only compatible if you currently have service with Verizon), Rogers, Telus, Bell, and any carriers that operate off these networks.

HEARING AID COMPATIBLE

The M4/T4 cutting edge HAC Hearing aid compatibility enhances the call quality without signal interference.

LONG-LASTING BATTERY

The 1600 mAh large capacity battery allows your phone to stay charged days without worrying about running out of power.

CONVENIENT DOCK

You can drop the phone into the docking station to charge it easily and rapidly.

MORE FEATURES

SC490 also has many other popular features such as a Camera, Flashlight, FM Radio, Calendar, Alarm, and more.

LOCAL SUPPORT

We care about what we sell. Jethro offers 100% U.S-Canada based customer support via phone, email, and live chat.

Product description

Call, text and browse the web with this AT&T Prepaid Cingular Flip 2 phone. It has large buttons for easy dialing, while the large display simplifies menu navigation and online browsing. This Cingular flip phone has 4GB of internal storage for saving photos from the 2-megapixel camera and a convenient external display for viewing the time.

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor Quad-core 1.1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM deliver outstanding overall performance for opening and running applications, flipping through menus, running home screens and more.
• 4G LTE speed Provides fast Web connection for downloading apps, streaming content and staying connected with social media.
• 2.8" display With 240 x 320 resolution offers a clear view of messages, images, menus and more.
• 2.0MP rear-facing camera Enjoy taking photos for social media or just for everyday memories.
• 4GB internal memory plus microSD slot Provides a small amount of storage space for your contacts, music, apps and photos. Expand storage up to 32GB by adding a microSD card (sold separately).

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this phone have a speed dial function
Answer:	Yes
Question:	What exactly does "pre paid" mean? can i buy this phone but still get a monthly plan through at&t
Answer:	Prepaid means you pay at the beginning of your billing cycle, these plans have no contracts and you can cancel any time. That’s what I use. You should be able to use any AT&T compatible phone on your plan. Just have to make sure it’s at least got 3g network capabilities though, because AT&T got rid of 2g for voice calls.
Question:	Would this be a good option if you were trying to subvert the contact tracing protocols
Answer:	Yes
Question:	can this phone be used with regular AT&T plan (not prepaid
Answer:	yes!

• 【3G WCDMA UNLOCKED PHONE】Compatibility Nationwide on 3G carriers (Band Mode: 3G WCDMA: 900/2100MHz or 850/1900MHz) like AT&T or any other carrier that use AT&T network(Select Prepaid SIM Card). Will NOT work with T-Mobile/MetroPCS, NO CDMA Carriers (Verizon, Sprint, Boost, PagePlus).
• 【BIG BUTTON MOBILE PHONE FOR ELDERLY】: The flip mobile phone with dual LCD diaplay, 2.4" large screen, big fonts, clear menu symbols and loud speakers, simple opperation system easy to use. Flashlight and volume button on the side, convenient to adjust volume, and quickly turn on the torch anytime.
• 【BASIC MOBILE PHONE】: The unlocked cell phones supplied with rechargeable lithium battery, 1000mAh large capacity for longer life, talking time up to 5-6 hours, standby time up to 200+ hours. Just slide the basic cell phone into charging dock, charge faster and more safely. Perfect gifts for seniors, parents or kids.
• 【SENIOR SIMPLE FEATURE PHONE】: The Volume Button (quickly adjust the ringtone or call volume) and Torch Button (turn on and off anytime to avoid unnecessary danger) on the side of flip phone, simple and quick. The back of SOS button helps you to make emergency calls when in danger. And you can set the flip to answer calls, easy to use.
• 【FLIP CELL PHONE】:The easy-to-use basic mobile phone can flip to answer calls, speed dial (2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 M1 M2 M3), built in bluetooth, camera, FM radio, mp3, calculator, alarm clock, calendar, and extended storage, complete functions.

User questions & answers

Question:	I just purchased this phone I have figured everything out except how to change the time in the date
Answer:	standard desk size. I use 3/4" x 1296"
Question:	is there a screen protector for this phone
Answer:	I don't know for sure. I've had others that have had sand in them and you can hear the sand when you move it around. I cannot hear sand in these. But, that doesn't mean it's not there.
Question:	When opening the cover of the basic mobile phone, do you answer the call directly or do you have to press the green button
Answer:	The dispensers I got from this order were boxed individually.
Question:	Does this phone only work with prepaid service
Answer:	Yes it can

Product features

Ushining 3G Flip Cell Phones Unlocked, Big Icon Large Volume Basic Mobile Phones, Easy to Use for Seniors and Kids

IMPORTANT REMINDER of Ushining 3G Senior Mobile Phones Unloked:

• Carriers -- 3G basic cell phone, compatible nation-widely with 3G carriers like AT&T or any other carrier that use AT&T network (Select Prepaid SIM Card). NOT For T-Mobile new sim card (activated after August 4,2020), NO CDMA Carriers (Verizon, Sprint, Boost, PagePlus).
• How to Activate Your New SIM Card -- Since AT&T, T mobile did not collect our phone’ IMEI, First you should go to active the sim card on an existing phone which is support your carrier. After you received the initial activation texts or get 3G network signal, please put your sim card back to our phone and restart it. It will automatically pick up the carrier's network after turning on.
• News from AT&T -- As of January 19, 2021, AT&T no longer activate new SIM card with the phone that don’t support 4G HD Voice since they won’t be compatible on AT&T network when 3G shuts down by February 2022. 3G unlocked phones will still works with Activated At&T prepaid SIM Card for this time before February 2022.

EASY TO USE PHONE, ENJOY BETTER LIFE!

Blacklist and Whitelist.

M1,M2,M3 are speed dial.

Send and receive SMS & MMS.

Useful Tools: Built-in Bluetooth, FM Radio, 2MP Camera, Torch, Alarm, World clock, Calculator, Stopwatch, support 5 Languages.

Warm Tips of 3G Mobile Phone:

Flip to answer or hang up calls, support call divert and voicemail.

SOS Emergency Call: Press SOS button for 3 seconds, then it will call and send message to the preset numbers.

Flashlight: Press the torch button at the right side of the senior cell phone to turn on / off anytime & anywhere.

Main Features of Unloked Basic Cell Phone:

1.Large buttons and large screens, make it easy to see. Large size button for easy dialing

2.Basic cell phone with charging cradle, safe and fast charging, easy to use for the elderly and children

3.User-friendly speaker for increased volume, easy to listen, simple operating system easy to use

4.No internet, no social APPS, only classic games Sokoban and Snake. Great gifts for kids as fisrt phone

Blacklist & Whitelist

Blacklist: only block calls from blacklisted contacts; Whitelist: Only answer calls from whitelisted contacts.

(*Warm Tips: Calls not in whitelisted contacts cannot be answered, please confirm before activation).

External FM Radio

The easy to use basic cell phone with external FM radio, no need headphone, external sound quality is clear. Listen to the radio conveniently and quickly, making the spiritual life of the elderly more abundant and more interesting.

Convenient Charging Dock

The senior cell phone with 1000mAh battery, large capacity for longer life, standby time up to 200+ h (For reference only. The battery power consumption is related to the use environment and usage conditions). Just slide the cell phone into charging dock, charge faster and more safely.

SOS Emergency Call

The flip cell phones unlocked can set 5 SOS calling numbers. Just press the SOS button for 3 seconds, you can get help from your family or friends immediately. The upgrated key will not be accidentally touched, avoiding unnecessary misunderstandings.

Dual 30M LED Torch

The Torch Button of the right side of the unlocked senior cell phones, you can turn on and off anytime, simple and quick. Highlight flashlight, bring you a ray of light in the dark, protect you from some harm.

High Quality SpeakersTh

The clamshell mobile phone with amazingly high volume and clarity loudspeaker. When using a hands-free call, ears don’t have to be close to the cell phone to hear loud sounds. Suit for the elderly and hearing impaired person.

• 【Carrier】Ushining 3G flip cell phone, compatible nation-widely with 2G/3G carriers like AT&T or any other carrier that use AT&T network(Select Prepaid SIM Card). NOT For T-Mobile New sim card( activated after August 4,2020) , NO CDMA Carriers (Verizon, Sprint, Boost, PagePlus)
• 【SOS Distress Calling Function】set 5 numbers as you want, when kids and the elderly go out or stay at home alone, it serves as a safeguard, a life-saving communication tool for them.*** It can be disabled if you don't need it.
• 【Large button&Large volume】large and clear buttons,M1,M2,M3 Quick Dial Key,set 3 quick dial numbers, special design for the senior and kids, it is easy to make phone call and text. Special speakers, amplifying the volume, tailor-made functions for the elderly.
• 【Endurance Capability】900 mAh battery,low power consumption,4-5 hours voice call, 150-180 hours standby time. Extended storage up to 32GB (Micro SD card not included)
• 【Multifunction & Torch】Built-in Bluetooth,camera,FM radio,mp3 player,calculator,alarm clock,calendar;Bright torch for night activities, convenient for the senior. Have a question? Click our store name "UniphoneHK" and then click"Ask a question", we will reply you in 24 hours.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work wit at&t prepaid minutes (gophone plan
Answer:	yea, works with at&t prepaid minutes
Question:	Dose it work with lycamobile
Answer:	Yes, this phone works with T mobile network and lycamobile use its network
Question:	is the sos button settled or can I change the number
Answer:	Hi, thank you for your question. you can set 5 emergency numbers as you want, your family number or 911 etc. steps: SOS setting>Edit. And you can also disable it if you don't need it. SOS setting>SOS mode setting
Question:	Will this work with straight talk wireless
Answer:	I gave an evaluation a few weeks ago and I said the phone was junk. I was wrong, the phone holds dual sim cards and I plugged mine into the wrong one . A few weeks later desperation with low volume ringers sent me back to the Ushining. It is really a pretty good phone. I can hear conversations now and everyone within 50 feet can hear the ringer. I do not know the answer to your question about working on your system. I know that the Ushining bills itself to be unlocked and once I installed the sim card correctly on my att system it works great.

Product features

Easy to Use Flip Phone ,Enjoy Simple and Better Life !

Ushining F 240 flip phone is a classic and qualify flip mobile phone,Perfect design sits perfectly in the palm of your hand. The basic phone has a resilient battery that offers up to 5 hours talk time and 8 days standby time, fits for seniors, and also a sturdy one as backup phone.

Support WCDMA 3G and GSM 2G network,simply insert the SIM card into the phone and you're good to go.

Classic flip design, Flip to answer and hang up calls; Ergonomic phone body fits your hand better.

SOS Distress Calling Function--Special button for emergency call

You can set 5 numbers as emergency numbers, press 2 seconds for dialing, a life-saving communication tool for the elderly and kids when they go out or stay at home alone (this function can be disabled if you don't want it)

Torch

20 M irradiation distance, press (2 second) the torch at the left side of the phone to turn on/off.

M1 M2 M3 Quick Dial Keys

M1, M2, M3 keys --choose 3 most important numbers (family, friends) for quick dialing, saving more time.

Setting steps: settings> speed dial>speed dial setting> M1 M2 M3

Large vlume

volume Amplifying, specially design for seniors who's hearing is not good

Press "Hi-free" button when making phone call, then speakerphone will be activated.

Compatible Carrier & SIM Card

Band Mode: 3G WCDMA: 900/2100MHz or 850/1900MHz ; 2G GSM：850/900/1800/1900mHz

Suitable for AT&T and its MVNOs: Consumer Cellular, H20 Wireless, Straight Talk, TracFone, Airvoice Wireless, Altice Mobile,Beast Mobile,Black Wireless,Boom! Mobile,Cricket Wireless,EasyGO,FreedomPop, FreeUP Mobile, Good2Go, i3 Mobile,Net10 Wireless,Pix Wireless,Pure TalkUSA,Red Pocket, Unreal Mobile,Wing Alpha

Suitable for T mobile and its MVNOs: Best Cellular, Simple Mobile, Boom Mobile, Speedtalk Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Straight Talk, Eco Mobile, Telcel, Google Fi, Teltik, GoSmart, Tempo Wireless, KidConnect, TextNow, Lycamobile, Ting, Metro by T-Mobile, TracFone, Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, Net10 Wireless, US Mobile,Red ,Pocket Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, Republic Wireless, Zip Sim

Please use Prepaid, Preload or Pay as you go SIM Card, otherwise our phone may not recognize it.

NOT for any CONTRACT SIM CARD or CDMA network like Verizon, Sprint

Warmly reminder: All Programmable Wireless SIMs activated* or reactivated after August 4,2020 will not be able to use T-Mobile’s US 2G or 3G networks. Programmable Wireless SIMs activated before that date can continue to use T-Mobile’s 2G and 3G networks until they are shutdown.

***If you need to buy a new sim card, please choose AT&T prepaid service***

If the phone can't work with your carrier, first you should go to active the sim card on a existing phone which is support your carrier. After you received the initial activation texts or get 3G network signal, please put your sim card back to our phone and restart it. It will automatically pick up the carrier's network after turning on.

Way to Open the Back Cover

Find the small gap at the phone bottom and then slightly jack the cover by your thumbnail

Have a question? Click our store name "UniphoneHK" and then click"Ask a question", we will reply you in 24 hours.

Dural SIM card, Extensible capacity

Dual SIM card mode, helps you seperate family from business issue. the storage capacity can be extented to 32GB by inserting extra Micro SD card

Please use sim card slot 1 if you have only one sim card !

NO SIM card and SD card included in the package, please prepare your own one.

Function key

Press SOS button for 2 second to make emergency call

''+'' for turn up volum when make phonecall or play music

''-'' for turn down volum when make phonecall or play music

press light button for 2 seconds to turn on/off the torch

Package Content

1x Ushining F 240 Flip Phone

1x Earphone

1x User Manual

1x Charger

2x Battery(Nokia BL-5F)

1x SIM card adapter

• 【Carrier of the basic phone】Classic 3G feature phone, compatible nation-widely with 2G/3G carriers like AT&T or any other carrier that use AT&T network (Select Prepaid SIM Card). NOT For T-Mobile New sim card (activated after August 4, 2020), NO CDMA Carriers (Verizon, Sprint, Boost, PagePlus).
• 【Simple feature phone with Large volume】Classic design, easy to answer calls; nice button for easy dialing, big volume for easy hearing and with simple operating system easy to use. Classic and ergonomic design to better fit your hand. 1.8" QVGA display screen for easy to see.
• 【Durable and practical senior mobile phones】With 1000mAh recharger battery, talk time up to 240 minutes and standby time up to 160 hours. Long standby time is the best choice for backup phones. Support 32GB Micro SD Card (Not included).
• 【Additional Features of the unlocked cell phones】Built-in bluetooth, camera, FM radio, mp3 player, calculator, alarm clock, calendar, support memory extend. Built in 5 languages: English, French, Italiano, Deutsch, Espanol.
• 【What's in the Box】 Ushining Basic Cell Phone, Rechargeable Battery, Charger, User Manual. If you have question, please click our store name "Ashely" and then click"Ask a question", we will reply you in 12 hours.

User questions & answers

Question:	can it text
Answer:	Of course, it can text
Question:	Does it work with a canadian sim card
Answer:	Yes,this 3G cell phone works with Rogers (Fido), Telus (Koodo), Bell (Virgin Mobile) or any carrier operates above networks in Canada.
Question:	does it support whatsApp
Answer:	Sorry for not supporting whatsapp.
Question:	does this phone work with Ting Mobile
Answer:	Hi, this phone is compatible with Ting(GSM) prepaid SIM cards. If you are using a Ting(CDMA) or contract or regular SIM card, we are sorry that it's not compatible with the phone. Thanks.

Product features

Feature phone

What is an unlocked phone? An unlocked phone is a device that is not bound to any carrier or plan. It allows you to choose your phone first and your carrier second(Select Prepaid plan). Upon selecting a prepaid plan, simply insert the carrier's SIM card into the phone and you're ready to go.

How do I set up my unlocked phone? The first thing you’ll need is a Prepaid SIM card for your desired carrier. When activated, the SIM card will let your phone connect to your carrier’s network.

Compatible SIM Card & Carrier

Band Mode: 3G WCDMA: 900/2100MHz or 850/1900MHz ; 2G GSM：850/900/1800/1900mHz

Suitable for AT&T and its MVNOs: Consumer Cellular, H20 Wireless, Straight Talk, TracFone, Airvoice Wireless, Altice Mobile,Beast Mobile,Black Wireless,Boom! Mobile,Cricket Wireless,EasyGO,FreedomPop, FreeUP Mobile, Good2Go, i3 Mobile,Net10 Wireless,Pix Wireless,Pure TalkUSA,Red Pocket, Unreal Mobile,Wing Alpha

Please use Prepaid, Preload or Pay as you go SIM Card, otherwise our phone may not recognize it.

NOT for any CONTRACT SIM CARD or CDMA network like Verizon, Sprint

Warmly reminder: All Programmable Wireless SIMs activated* or reactivated† after August 4,2020 will not be able to use T-Mobile’s US 2G or 3G networks. Programmable Wireless SIMs activated before that date can continue to use T-Mobile’s 2G and 3G networks until they are shutdown.

***If you need to buy a new sim card, please choose AT&T prepaid service***

Backup phone

• Backup Mobile Phone Daily phone
• when your smartphone is under repair.
• The battery of your smartphone is dead.
• 1000mAh battery is very durable for basic call and text.

Flashlight with Quick Switch

· press (2 second) the torch button to turn on/off.

· High brightness Torch up to 30M.

. Better for Night activities for elderly.

Low Power Consumption, Long Standby

1000 mAh Lithium-ion battery, gurantee you won't miss any important call; low power comsumption, 4 hours voice call, 160 hours standby.

Way to Open Back Cover

Find the small gap at the phone bottom and then slightly jack the cover by your thumbnail.

Nano SIM card

Install you nano sim card, then you are good to go. the storage capacity can be extended to 32GB by inserting extra Micro SD card.

No SIM card and SD card included in the package, please prepare your own one.

Package Content

1x 3G Cell Phone

1x Battery(Nokia BL-5C)

1x Charger

1x User Manual