Chew & Spit Pay As You Go Cell Phone and Earpiece?

[MEXICOWANDERER]

I am going to be crossing the border more often now and I need a c-h-e-a-p prepaid cell phone plus a recommended ear-bud.

The last time I was in Wal-Mart getting cheated out of a tire mileage warranty I passed by the cel phones and got a shock. Thirty bucks for a Trac-Fone and no air time? It then became a "Jim Varney, Moment" and I walked out without a phone.

Usage: Cross border. Use phone for six calls, duration total perhaps 20 minutes.

Then two weeks later another cycle of calls.

If the phone drops or I forget it, the loss will not precipitate heart malfunction.

Absolute minimum cost is essential.

Any ideas?

[rexlion]

The ATT site asks you to enter a location to tell you what's available in your area. So you'd probably want to enter a location in California, or wherever you'll spend the most time when out of Mexico.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Wonderful

Waiting 22 minutes for this page to open...

https://www.att.com/wireless/

I am moving 500 miles north this thursday to be closer to doctors for upcoming surgeries. Internet may be better there.

[rexlion]

Have you looked at ATT Wireless Go Phones? They have a flip phone for $17.99. Or find a cheap used phone on ebay or somewhere, and just put in their sim card. One of their most basic usage plans costs a flat $2 for each day you actually use the phone no matter how long you talk (add $1 for data). For your described use that might be $4/month for airtime.

My wife and I have been happy with Consumer Cellular. But their lowest cost plan is still $10/month, no minutes included. For us it works; our combined bill for 2 phones is a steady $43/month.

[NMDriver]

Some of the tracphones on line are free or $9 with a minutes card. 200 min 30 day plan plus text and data on a reconditioned free smart phone is $15.

[darsben1]

freedompop.com

Free phone service if you just need basic services and do not wander into the really rural areas.
Phones start at $30.00
https://shop.freedompop.com/products/smartphones?page=0