I Need a Super Cheap Smart Phone

JuryWheel on 27/02/2024 - 11:46
Last edited 27/02/2024 - 12:04 by 1 other user

Hi all, my Pixel 8 Pro has died (screen black) and a need a backup phone asap to see me through the next 2 days (I'm working 2 hrs away from home ATM).

Needs to be as cheap as possible and be able to hotspot Wi-Fi (to connect my laptop to) - that's it! Any options from major retailers (I'm currently in Geelong, VIC).

Thanks in advance for the help!

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  JuryWheel on 27/02/2024 - 11:49

  IS this about as good as any? https://www.target.com.au/p/vodafone-4g-smartphone/67208265

  (not sure if it will be locked to vodafone…..im with telstra)

  Maybe better off with this https://www.coles.com.au/product/telstra-smart-2.1-1-each-44…

  Cant see any super cheap unlocked phones….

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    ESEMCE on 27/02/2024 - 12:30

    +1

    Anything including a prepaid sim will be locked.
    I'd probably just pick up a secondhand iPhone. (even though I'm not an iPhone user)
    It wont be cheap, but will be easy to move on so the total transaction cost and time will be minimal.

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  Gdsamp on 27/02/2024 - 12:29

  +7

  iPhone from Apple Store… return within 14 days: https://www.apple.com/au/shop/help/returns_refund

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  jv on 27/02/2024 - 15:29

  facebook marketplace

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  BewareOfThe Dog on 27/02/2024 - 21:36

  That rules out iphone.