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Last updated: 02/12/2012

Do You Just Want a Basic Phone for Calls?

Cell phones are great little tools and entertainment devices. Many of them can access the web, take pictures and even video, let you read your e-mail, text message others, and even provide you with video and audio entertainment. But what if you just want a phone to be a phone?

Well, there are still basic phones on the market that will meet your needs. This page is designed to help you find a phone for calls, period. They're simple and affordable but do the job you want them to do.

Why Would You Want Such a Basic Cell Phone?

There are a number of reasons why a phone for calls only would be attractive:

  • Simplicity. If you dislike navigating complex menus and figuring out multiple functions, a more basic phone is ideal.

  • Ease of handling. With fewer functions and buttons, these basic phones are easier to handle and often offer larger and more simple keypads.

  • Cost. Certainly a phone with a 5 megapixel camera/video camera, MP3 player, browser and more has a significantly higher cost. In addition, cutting down on functions such as downloading, texting as so forth can greatly reduce the cost of your cell phone plan.

  • The perfect additional phone. If you need a second cell phone for a child or just for back up, a phone for calling only makes perfect sense. Phones that don't offer web access are perfect for young children to reduce the risks found online and to assure cost control.

  • You want a cell phone for limited use. In some cases an individual may want a cell phone for emergency use primarily or for very limited calling. Phones for calling functions only are obviously perfect in these instances as the other features would often be considered useless and an unnecessary expense.

  • A cell phone for seniors who aren't familiar with modern cell phones often are most useful if they are basic. Less complexity and easy handling are often a priority.

    • Finding the Phone You Want

    As cell phones have evolved they've added on a lot of functions. These functions, although prized by many are somewhat costly, can add complexity, and are unwanted luxuries for some. The number of basic cell phones for calling only are limited.

    Below you will find:

  • A couple of phones for calls that are available through the major wireless providers at no cost when signing up for a plan.

  • Others available as prepaid or pay as you go options which can save money if usage is light

  • Unlocked or used phones without a plan.

    Browse around and see which one suits your needs.

    • Find a Basic Phone for Calls from Verizon Wireless

    Get a Samsung Knack U310 Black from Verizon Wireless!Samsung Knack from Verizon Wireless Free with New Contract The Knack is a basic phone for calling. It has large keys and menus that make handling and reading items on the phone easy. It also offers voice dialing and a speaker phone function as well as a 2.2" LCD display, alarm, calculator, voice memo, to do list, and calendar functions.

    It's a CDMA flip phone that's hearing aid compatible and also has the capability of text messaging if needed. Click on the image for more details.

    If you're interested in an unbiased review you can see PC Magazine's review of the Knack.

    A T-Mobile Phone for Calling Only

    Get a Nokia 6010 from T-Mobile!Nokia 6010 from T-Mobile Free with New Contract

    This Nokia T-Mobile phone is a candybar style GSM phone with calendar, calculator, and task list functions. It also features voice activated dialing, an alarm, speed dialing, and a phone book that can support up to 500 entries. It's perfect for those who want voice calling without the camera, MP3 Player, video and other miscellaneous functions.

    To learn more click on the image. Mobile Burn offers a review of the phone on their site.

    John's Phone, A Phone for Calls Only

    John's Phone, made by John Doe Amsterdam, is a very simple phone. It's only function is to make and receive voice calls. The volume can be adjusted, the phone locked or unlocked, and up to 10 numbers can be saved and set to speed dial with the push of a button. However, there is no web browsing, no camera, no GPS, no text messaging or anything else.

    It has large keys and is a Quad Band phone which allows you to place and receive calls from nearly anywhere in the world. It's an unlocked phone and allows you to use it with any provider you wish. It is available in White, Brown, Pink, Black, or Green.

    The Top Basic Phones for Calling

    Traditional carriers do of course offer more basic phones with traditional plans beyond the ones shown above. They may do more than place calls but they are still a more simple option. You can find the top five basic phones here. Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Nextel, and AT&T are all represented so if you have a preference for the carrier you should still have choices without going the refurbished, used, or prepaid phone route.

    Now if all you really want is a cell phone that does not have a camera, you can find many of those here.

    Find a Basic Phone for Calls with a Pay as You Go or Prepaid Option

    Pay As You Go Options

    You can find more "no contract phones" on our page about cell phones without a plan.
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    Reviews on the Above Phones

    CNET review of the Motorola i335
    See what the experts think of this basic phone.
    Mobile Phone Reviews on the Kajeet LG LX160
    Designed for kids actually, but certainly ok for adults. Learn more here.
    A Review of LG 225 for Tracfone
    Find out more about the features of the LG 225.
    CNET review of the Samsung T109
    See what CNET has to say about the T109.
    Nokia 2610 Review
    Read the Nokia 2610 review by Phone Scoop.

    Find a Basic Phone for Calling with No Contract

    Unlocked Phones

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    Used Cell Phones on eBay Designed for Calls

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    Reviews of the Above Phones

    Another Review of the Nokia 6010
    See what Phone Scoop has to say.
    Cell Phone Forums Reveiw on the Motorola V197
    See the input from a consumer.
    Nokia 6800 Review
    A review from Mobiledia; the 6800 has a few extra features like a radio and texting ability, but it's still a pretty basic phone.
    CNET review of the Nokia 3120
    A full review of the Nokia 3120.
    Motorola V195s Review
    Another CNET review. This time on the Motorola V195s.
    Kyocera KX414 Review
    User reviews on the Kyocera KX414. A basic phone with a couple of added features like text messaging and mobile web access, but primarily a phone for calls.
    A Review of the Nokia 3588i
    Read an overview and see readers opinions on the Nokia 35881 on About.com.
    Sony Ericsson T226 Review
    Find out more about the T226 phone for calling from CNET reviews.

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    • Reply
      Ivan Nov 11, 2011 @ 4:18 am | delete
      Cell phone market is swamped with a never ending variety. Generally you can get a cell phone ranging from Rs.5, 000 to 25,000 on average. The criteria for selecting a specific cell phone can be your personality, type of your work, your budget, or your preference for any specific feature. Here we are presenting a small guide that can help you in choosing a suitable phone for you. You have so many good companies dealing with mobile phone sets in the market like Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericson etc. free government cell phones
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      Asinka Oct 18, 2010 @ 1:11 pm | delete
      Nice one, but'll not work for me since I am dependent on my iphone for my business.
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      pmolinero Oct 18, 2010 @ 12:00 pm | delete
      Such a phone is definitely enough. I used to have all the time phones with the newest functions until I decided to buy just a simple one for making and receiving phone calls as I never used all these additional functions anyway.
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      TheWhistler Oct 18, 2010 @ 9:54 am | delete
      I saw an advertisement for a cell phone on television this morning. You get a phone, earpiece, car charger all for ten bucks. For people who only need the phone for emergencies that's a good deal. Thank for the lens.
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      ClassyGals Dec 4, 2009 @ 3:21 pm | delete
      Thanks for this info on phones that are just mainly used to make calls. I don't need all that hoopla with my phone! 5 stars.
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      gnt101 Feb 22, 2009 @ 3:25 am | delete
      I have a phone, but I dont use it a lot.
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      chefkeem Feb 18, 2009 @ 10:59 pm | delete
      These are my kind of phones - functional and affordable. 5*s
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      bbug Feb 18, 2009 @ 5:33 pm | delete
      I prefer a simple phone just for calling someone when I need to call. Nice lens
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    Photo Credits

    Introduction: Jeff Belmonte.
    Why Would You Want Such a Basic Cell Phone?: keuynish. (no derivative work allowed)
    Finding the Phone You Want: Sarah_Jones.

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