[TriLUG] iPhone 6

[Roger W. Broseus via TriLUG]

Brian,

First and foremost, jumping from a basic phone to a smart phone means buying 
into a more expensive plan - a data allowance is needed. You probably can do 
this thru tracfone. First stop is to see if the phone is compatible: 
http://tinyurl.com/hzzueus

My wife has a non-smart phone that we transferred over from Verizon. Verizon 
works on a CDMA network. Other providers use GSM technology. In our case that 
was GOOD for us because Verizon has about the best coverage and we travel a lot.

You can check out the cost of various plans fairly easily on tracfone's web 
site. Be aware that kids tend to use smart phones with little to no awareness 
or care about data costs. Some parents have been very surprised by high 
charges for going over data and/or call limits.

Good luck.

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Roger W. Broseus - Linux User
     Email: RogerB at bronord.com
     Web Site: www.bronord.com

On 09/29/2016 01:04 PM, Grawburg via TriLUG wrote:
> I'm considering buying a refurbished iPhone 6 for my granddaughter. The problem is I know nothing about these phones...I use a very basic TracFone...so I'm at the mercy of the seller. Would those of you who know about such things give me a little guidance?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian Grawburg
> Wilson
>