Trying to find a phone plan that’s paid by the minute, not by the month. I want a phone that only charges me when and if I use it – no recurring monthly fee whatsoever, and no ‘inactivity’ fees either.

I don’t use my phone much at all. Even if it costs $5 per minute, that would still be cheaper for me than even the cheapest monthly plans. And I don’t need any data connection at all, ever. Just voice calls and texts.

Such a thing used to be possible, but after searching and searching, I can’t find any such thing now. Do they no longer exist?

  • OwOarchist@pawb.socialOPEnglish
    5·
    2 days ago

    Seems like they only offer limited-time ‘travel’ plans in the US. You could renew them … but the longest one is only 30 days, so that’s basically just a monthly payment with extra steps.

    • flabbergast@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      2 days ago

      Ah that’s a bummer. I’m in Europe, so no idea if pre-paid is offered at all in the US… Hope you find something useful.

      • OwOarchist@pawb.socialOPEnglish
        4·
        2 days ago

        so no idea if pre-paid is offered at all in the US

        It’s seeming like it isn’t…

        And worse/more annoyingly, the searches are filled with ‘The top pre-paid plans! Starting at $10/month!’ Apparently, in the US now, “pre-paid” means you still have a monthly fee, you just have to pay it in advance now.