low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/anticonsumption@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 months ago

so I'm learning... probably gonna opt for a Pixel then

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 months ago

awesome!!! thank you again

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 months ago

follow up Q; can Graphene run Signal? I know it's not the most secure app out there, but it's what most of my collaborators use

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/anticonsumption@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 months ago

thanks for the heads up! I definitely want the option to swap the OS

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 6 points 3 months ago

thank you for the warning

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 6 points 3 months ago

this is the sort of thorough answer I was hoping for, thank you so so much

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 5 points 3 months ago

that's what I was considering

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 9 points 3 months ago

oooooh thank you

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 7 points 3 months ago

Buy It For Longest Possible Duration, then

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 7 points 3 months ago

hell yeah, thank you

low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? by fae in c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
[-] fae@slrpnk.net 11 points 3 months ago

not interested in downloading apps or connecting to the web, but will look into it, thank you!

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low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? (slrpnk.net)
submitted 3 months ago by fae@slrpnk.net to c/anticonsumption@slrpnk.net
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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/32733945

housemate and I are sick of smartphone AI and spyware!! looking for cheap, refurbished cellphones from the 00s

  • the problem: all models we have found run on 2G, which is rapidly being phased out by all US carriers
  • desired features: basic call and text functionality, durability, physical buttons, fits in pocket
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low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US? (slrpnk.net)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by fae@slrpnk.net to c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net
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housemate and I are sick of smartphone AI and spyware!! looking for cheap, refurbished cellphones from the 00s

  • the problem: all models we have found run on 2G, which is rapidly being phased out by all US carriers
  • desired features: basic call and text functionality, durability, physical buttons, fits in pocket
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