TracFone LG L442BG 3G Prepaid Phone

I replaced my older and similar LG 420G with this updated model. Either a few keys or an outdated SIM card on my old phone started to become problematic after 7-8 years of use. And that includes the same number of years of getting bumped around while sitting in the saddle bag of my bicycle while I'm out on the roads.It comes with an AC charger and Lithium battery, and I did not have any problems associated with transferring my remaining days and minutes of service from my old phone. The software has been improved on the 442G and is simpler to use, not that it was terrible before. There was only one flip phone sold directly by Tracfone on their web-site for my area in Connecticut and I didn't like it for a number of reasons. One of them, unlike this phone, was that it did not display remaining minutes and days of service. That said, for some reason, it took Tracfone tech reps about 30 minutes to activate this phone, but they eventually got it working. Their on-line activation did not work when I tried. But all and all, I was very happy with my older LG model and this one seems even better, with a somewhat larger screen. Finally, although it was somewhat difficult to find, I was ultimately able to locate and purchase a 12 volt car charger for this phone on Amazon. It's for an LG 442BG model but it seems to work.

Speedy shipping. Exceeded my expectations. Fidelity of the phone is a concern. I have replaced 5, iPhones7 since August 2017. In each case the receiving party could not understand me. Voice broken up. I/they still can't figure out the problem. Tried many combinations of settings. Last iteration has worked two weeks. I need reliable commo. This is cheap, simple and so far a good phone. I can do without all the apps on the iPhone. I have an iPad for the bells and whistles. One caution. The LG phone is plastic, so a drop may destroy it.. Hey what the heck, it was $12.99.

The price was sensational - a little over $13 delivered. Delivery was fast. I like a small flip phone for ease of use AND because you don't have to pull out an expensive smart phone. This phone doubles the minutes so I use a 3 month plan and got 60 x 2 minutes = 120 minutes (2 hours) with a separate, new phone number. I can add minutes or more time as I want. I use this for short calls. I doubt I will use the present minutes. I have it with me all the time but only give out the number to close family. I have smart phones, but sometimes they are a pain to carry and pull out if you have gone to the grocery and forgot your list or you want to make a short call to tell someone you will be on time or late. You can carry this one easily when out walking, doing yard work, painting the porch, etc. If you lose it, all that is on it is Tracfone minutes. I can one-hand this phone and the numbers are clear. It has a real keypad. Smartphones are great for their real use but if I lose or break or get this one wet, I just buy another (already have) and go on the Tracfone website and put this one on the old number, capture the old minutes left, and maybe put more on. It runs about $6.5 per month for one of these figuring the overall costs of minutes and amortizing the phone over 2 years. If you are a heavy phone user you should research other deals. I carry both a smart and simple phone. I prefer this little one for any fast call. I do not watch vids on the smartphone except on wifi and do not do gaming. I also use Hangouts on the smartphone.

Although the product description claims to include activation card and up to 3.6 hours of talk time (see cut and paste below), it was absolutely not included. Deceptive and inconvenient, highly disappointing.Product descriptionThis TracFone LG 442G Prepaid Cell Phone serves as a useful alternative to people who don't want to commit to a month-to-month cell service plan. With this prepaid phone, you can pay as you go. This allows you to track the amount of money you're spending easily. The prepaid flip phone is easy to use and helps you keep track of your day-to-day. It comes fully loaded with a wide variety of applications, including internet access, text and picture messaging and an alarm clock. The phone book holds up to 1,000 entries, and the hands-free speaker allows you to connect easily while driving. Listen to your favorite tunes on the MP3 player, and take photos and videos to share with friends and family. This TracFone cell phone comes with up to 3.6 hours of talk time. It includes an activation card, a battery, a charger and a services guide.

You have to buy a plan (cheapest on TracFone website is $11 for 69 minutes) Phone was easy to set up once I bought the minutes.I needed it that's why I'm keeping it, otherwise I would have returned it.Does the job

I went thru two different phones trying to find one that would work for my husband who is 78 . All he has ever used was a flip phone (my old one).He did not need anything except being able to make and receive calls for emergency's. So was getting the phones at a big store but both would not work with sending and receiving. I decided to go with this LG flip phone as that is what we were using for years. I was very nervous about it picking up Verizon signal, but was happily surprised that it is working great. he had like over 1400 minutes on the other phone that needed to be transferred, I took the new phone into the store I was having issues with the other two phones. They were kind enough to get the minutes and to get the phone activated for me. This phone will even take a picture, It is a super phone for the money!!!You cannot go wrong with this phone if you want just a nice basic phone,which does more then we even need!