Do any of you use a no contract cell phone? (For SC or less nefarious purposes.) I'm looking for one that can be purchased for cash, recharged for cash, and has minutes that won't expire quickly. Nothing fancy, just voice and text. Nothing so expensive that I won't feel bad if I toss it in a recycling bin in less than a year.
Yes, this would be used for staying in contact with a few strippers, but it would also be my emergency phone, locked in the console of my car in case I forget my regular one. My regular phone is company provided, so calling or texting dancers on it is less than smart.
Any suggestions?
I've had a Tracfone for years. places like Wal-Marts sell models for around $10, you can buy cards to recharge the minutes on them, and the minutes last around six months. you can do all of this for cash, and minute cards can be purchased in most convenience stores (for that matter, you can often find them selling phones too). minutes are moderately cheap (60 can usually be had for around $20) and coverage is pretty good. major downside: you burn more minutes making calls outside of your area code, and that's pretty much any other phone you might contact. still, it's a decent option if you want an untraceable phone you can get for cash.