I'm close to FIRE and am looking for a low cost option to replace my work phone.
I am not a heavy user when it comes to non work related communications.
A few texts, some data mostly email and a very limited number of minutes.
So I never had a personal cell, as I was allowed to use my work phone.
I have read "The Guide" (thank you IP Daily!) and searched the boards and I have seen several folks are happy with freedompop.
Also saw that some options in the guide are discontinued now or are being discontinued.
I have found several freedompop deals with older phones and refurbished tablets on Groupon
https://www.groupon.com/visitor_referral/h/0dfbdf14-d887-48af-a4cb-c12ec1f34430and think they look good:
500 MB data, 200 minutes, 500 texts, which seems plenty for my use
A Samsung SIII is roughly 70 bucks
a LG Gpad talblet deal can be had for 61
a bit more for newer models like an S4 or S5
We will be full time RVing for the next couple of years, so not tied to one region, I mostly use Skype and wifi when available anyways
This will not be critical for work or business.
so I am thinking this would be a good option for us for very little money to get in and basicaly no reocurring cost,
(once we disable the costly upgrade options, that they seem to try to upsell you on)
Has anyone considered any of these Groupon deals lately?
What do you think?
After doing quite a bit of reading, I suffer from decision paralysis right now.
I never had to buy a phone, just always took what my company gave me.
I never got the people who had to have the newest iphone etc. so I really feel a bit lost about what to choose.
I am very much leaning towards the SIII option for 70 bucks and 500/500/200 package.
I can talk to people (duh), take pictures, send emails and occasionally look something up on the web.
That sounds totally sufficient to me.
Where is the catch?
Anyone want to share their experiences??
Thanks!