On 29/04/18 09:54, Lindsay W via luv-talk wrote:
I do not know what the "smartphone" stuff is, never having used the things at all, all I need is something I can use to call for a taxi (there are 2 local companies serving the area), it does cost around $50 or so, its still though the cheapest option and its unlikely to be needed to often.
Access to a signal is not an issue here, There is good coverage from Telstra and Optus. I have Mobile broadband at home using GVtelco (Optus 4G), They a have a 1 gig a month plan $11.50 a month. I assume I need a phone thats not locked to a particular network (thats a problem with 3/4G broadband modem dongles) . Hmm JB Hifi has the Nokia 3310 for only $89.
http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Nokia%203310&spos=6 I think I've seen them under $40 though...... It's a basic mobile. If you have broadband, perhaps you want a long range cordless, possibly a VoIP phone or even a CB radio if you are close enough to someone at the other end. Cheers A.