Non Smartphone

RumRat

SinDinero said:

RumRat said:

Back on topic. OP did you make a decision? You will need a 4G phone for any guaranteed longevity. I'm not sure you will get one that is totally dumb like the old ones.
But, you can get something like this.... Nokia 2720 Flip  ... and just stayed signed out of everything you don't want.

 Not yet. There are so many models and shopping on Amazon is a nightmare as they (probably purposely) post the same customer questions and answers for different models.

But needless to say, I may actually just go with a 2 or 3g phone and see how long the signal lasts. If I get one under 25 notes then I guess it won´t be such a hit when the inevitable forced upgrade is required.

4g phones seem too close to smartphones for my liking often advertising Whatsapp etc. as a good thing.

One thing I have seen is that people that had old tech like Nokias seem to often complain that the newer versions are poorer quality. . . . . A sign of the times I guess. 
I used to be able to bounce my old Nokia 3310 off the floor and it never stopped working, haha.

Seems it's your willpower having the problem, not the phone.... Whatsapp? It's not compulsory to use it, nor is facebook etc. Just don't sign in.....
My phone is in airplane mode whenever I'm out. I only use it to get the Uber home or for emergencies. I certainly don't miss it and the company I keep don't spend anytime on theirs, except maybe, to show off a picture or two. 
I had a couple of 3310's that got broken...One a Toddler threw out of the window and the other I dropped then trod on. 😟
All that said, whatever you are happy with, that's why there are so many out there...As you say just get a cheap one from the supermarket...Usually under 20 quid with a sim.
Hope you find what you are looking for.