low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US?

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Enshittification@slrpnk.netEnglish · 9 days ago

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/32733945

housemate and I are sick of smartphone AI and spyware!! looking for cheap, refurbished cellphones from the 00s

the problem: all models we have found run on 2G, which is rapidly being phased out by all US carriers

desired features: basic call and text functionality, durability, physical buttons, fits in pocket

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