2G phone

[All U Get]

Hi all,

I have a cell phone that is 2G and no longer use because it soon won't be supported by TracPhone. Can this old technology still be used elsewhere, Bahamas maybe?

All U Get

 

[Ron20324]

Is that the one where you put your finger in the hole and spin the dial?

 

[Davidasailor26]

I believe some US carriers still support 2G. I have a Ting 2G SIM card that still works. I think Ting uses T-Mobile so their network might still support it too.

 

[justsomeguy]

Can this old technology still be used elsewhere

It seems that T-Mobile and Verizon will preserve a 2G network, of sorts, in the US through 2020.
https://connectedworld.com/the-uncarrier-view-to-2g-sunset/

But we will still be dragged kicking and screaming into the future. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Benny17441]

I'll trade my Galaxy 7 for a Pearson 530.

 

[jssailem]

Benny ,is that before or after the explosive recall?

 

[MrBill_FLL]

India has 2g, and some other 3rd world countries.

 

[Gunni]

Why bother, the iPhone 4s and newer are quad band phones that simply need a swapped out SIM to work in the Carib.

 

[All U Get]

Why bother, the iPhone 4s and newer are quad band phones that simply need a swapped out SIM to work in the Carib.

Well I was going to see how well it held up to a 8# sledge hammer, but maybe somebody might get some use of it. Just bought a new battery, too.

All U Get

 

[All U Get]

I'll trade my Galaxy 7 for a Pearson 530.

All U Get

 

[Gunni]

Wipe your data and your old phone can be used by a charity for no-fee 911 calls in the US:
http://www.911cellphonebank.org/drop-off-locations.asp

Verizon operates a similar program - HopeLine.