LG Prime Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003SNJ8X6
• Item model number: Prime
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,764 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
  • #29 in Cell Phones & Accessories > Prepaid Phones

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sleek and solid, fun and functional, the LG Prime helps you stay connected whenever and wherever you roam thanks to the included AT&T Social Net application, which allows you to view and manage all your social networking connections and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. It also features a bright touchscreen display, and 2-megapixel camera/camcorder for snapping pics and recording video on the go.

The LG Prime features a 3-inch touchscreen display and 2-megapixel camera/camcorder.

Other features of the LG Prime include a multi-format digital audio player, an integrated FM radio, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (to 16 GB), access to mobile e-mail and instant messaging services, and a rating of up to four hours of talk time.

Pay As You Go with GoPhone

With AT&T's GoPhone pay-as-you-go service, you get all the benefits of wireless without the surprises--no long-term contracts, credit checks, or deposits. You can easily refill your minutes via prepaid cards or the Internet, or choose to prepay each month and roll over unused minutes.

You can choose from a variety of plans that suit your individual needs--including monthly and daily plans with unlimited talk and text messaging as well as a simple per-minute plan. And with Rollover Balance, you can carry over your unused account balance when you refill before your balance expires, up to the account maximum (learn more below).

Key Features

• EDGE data connectivity with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps--fast enough to support a range of data services including full picture messaging, Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
• 3-inch touchscreen display
• 2-megapixel camera/camcorder with up to 2x digital zoom
• Multi-format digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+ formats
• Integrated FM radio
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and instant messaging (IM)--via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live.
• Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live)

Enjoy quick social networking access via AT&T Social Net.

• AT&T Social Net provides easy access to all your social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace in one easy-to-use interface.
• Web browser
• Voice dialing and voice command capabilities
• Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, tasks, world clock, and calculator.
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
• USB connectivity (cable not included)
• TTY/TTD compatible
• Hearing Aid (HAC) rating: M3/T3

Vital Statistics

The LG Prime weighs 3.14 ounces and measures 4.25 x 2.08 x 0.5 inches. Its 900 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to four hours of talk time, and up to 384 hours (16 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

What's in the Box
LG Prime handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

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AT&T GoPhone Service

AT&T's pay-as-you-go GoPhone plans are wireless plans made easy, simply pay in advance for what you need. No long-term contracts, credit checks, or surprise bills--just all the benefits of wireless, with no complications. In addition, AT&T's Rollover Balance feature lets you carry over your unused account balance when you purchase refill minutes before your balance expires.

Other great GoPhone features include no long distance or roaming fees across AT&T's national service area, the ability to track usage via text messages with an updated balance after each call, and the ability to refill your minutes 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. You can also choose to add international long distance for calling to over 50 countries (including Mexico landlines and Canada) for just $10 for 250 minutes. And you can cancel any time without penalty.

GoPhone Plan Options

• $50 Monthly Unlimited Plan includes unlimited talk, text (both U.S. and internationally), and access to Internet data and web browsing (smartphone users must purchase a separate data package).
• $25 Monthly Plan includes 250 minutes of talk time, unlimited text messages, and international texting at 25¢ per message. Data and mobile web browsing is charged per use, or you can buy a package.
• $2 Unlimited Daily Talk & Text is a good plan for those who do not use their phone every day, and data packages can be added. It's charged ONLY on days when the phone is used to make or receive a voice call (including a call to voice mailbox), use IM, or send a text or picture/video/sound message. Data is charged per use, or via a package.
• Per Minute enables you to make phone calls at just 10¢ a minute--perfect for those looking to use their phone very infrequently or for emergencies. You can also send texts at 20¢ per message (25¢ per international message), or choose a monthly package. Data is charged per use, or via a package.

Smartphone users can use any of these GoPhone plans, however, a smartphone require a data/web package to use data/web services. Pay-per-use data/web is not available on smartphone devices. Data packages for all GoPhone plan options (for mobile web access for e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and more) include the following:

• 500 MB for $25
• 100 MB for $15
• 10 MB for $5

Data packages are good for 30 days, as long as your account balance is not expired. Standard rates apply if feature package is not renewed after 30 days.

Learn more about AT&T GoPhone plans from this handy chart, plus check out AT&T's nationwide coverage map.

See (AT&T's coverage map).

How to Refill Your Account

For your convenience 24/7, you can add money to your account in a variety of ways and in a variety of amounts.

• With Rollover Balance, if you refill your account before your balance expires, you keep your unused balance.
• Purchase a refill card at any AT&T store and over 200,000 other retail locations in the U.S. Most refill cards will let you dial *888* to refill using the PIN number on the card.
• Use a credit/debit card and visit att.com/mygophone to refill online. You can also set up Auto Refill and Text to Refill, which enables you to refill directly from your phone.

To check on your current balance, dial*777# and press SEND to receive a text massage indicating your account balance and expiration date.

AT&T GoPhone refill cards are available in these amounts:

• $15 (30-day expiration)
• $25 (90-day expiration)
• $50 (90-day expiration)
• $60 (90-day expiration)
• $100 (1-year expiration)

Product Description

This affordable GSM touch-screen phone sports a 2-megapixel camera, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a memory card slot.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

124 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is a reason the phone locks after receiving a call, August 6, 2010

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MJay - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG Prime Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I don't quite understand why so many people complain about the phone locking after receiving a call. The answer is very simple. It locks so that when you put the phone to your head you don't activate commands via the touch screen. Think about it. You place the phone against your ear and the side of your face which can, and would, cause enough pressure on the screen to activate various commands. Also, there is a button conveniently placed on the side of the phone that activates and deactivates the screen lock. If I need to key in a number or get access to the touchscreen for any reason during a call just hit the button on the side, and Viola!, you can use it at will.

Overall, this is a great phone, with great features, great quality at a FANTASTIC price. Plus, there is a nice feature with AT&T's Go phones. Say you have a standard phone account with AT&T but want to upgrade your phone for cheap without having to sign a new multi-year contract. Just buy the Go phone of your choice and instead of using the SIMM that comes with the phone use the one from your old phone. I bought the LG Prime and installed the SIMM from my old phone and it operates like an unlocked phone. I have done this for my past two phone upgrades. It allows me to operate my AT&T account without having to continually lock into a contract just to get a decent phone at a decent price. Doing this, I can drop my plan anytime I chose or change it anytime I want.

68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Review of the LG Prime GS390, September 15, 2010

By 

LivingFit365 (Pacific Northwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG Prime Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I purchased this phone to replace my New ATT GoPhone Samsung A177. Now that phone was pretty slick and looked very simiar to a blackberry. It got great ratings on Amazon. However, each key on my previous Samsung was about half the size of a sunflower seed! Does your phone have buttons that small? Now in the heck do manufactures expect people to use those keys? I just couldn't stand it any longer and I had to get a new phone with bigger buttons.

Enter in my new LG Prime!

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Pros
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What can I say that hasn't already been said? This phone has pretty much everything you would need in a touch screen phone.

1) Still Camera
2) Video Camera
3) Audio or voice recorder
4) FM Radio! Which is unique!
5) Music Player
6) Scheduler, Calander, Note Pad,
7) Clock and Alarms
8) Email, Web, Text Chat, I.M.,

And two of my most favorite features:

9) Standard head phone plug jack which does not require an adaper. Not a proprietary connecter like some phones have.

10) Standard mini USB port for charging and data transfer. Not a proprietary connecter like some phones have.

11) Micro SD port so that you can put a micro sd card up to 15 Gigs in this baby and store all your videos and music and remove the card, put in a different card with more songs or transfer them from your pc to the phone. So in other words, you're not limited to just storing data on the phone only.

12) Speaker Phone! Contrary to what other people have said, this speaker phone works GREAT. I have had no problems with other people hearing me or me hearing them.

... And more!

What makes this phone easy to use is the fact it is touch screen! It's almost like a little iPhone without the expensive price tag or cell phone contract. Apps are available but not as abundant as the iPhone. But for the price, you can't beat this phone!

The MAIN reason I love this phone is the dial pad is touch screen and when you click on the dial pad icon it pulls up a large set of keys! About the size of your pinky finger. Easy enough to dial with your index fingers.

Entering data for text chatting or schedules, pulls up a touch screen keyboard that is easy to use, the keys are big.

As the date of this posting, AT&T has two really cool plans you can use with the GoPhone. You can pay-as-you-go by adding a dollar amount to your GoPhone and just pay a per min. charge for your airtime. The other option is you can pay a single rate each month and get unlimited calling, text and web WITHOUT signing a contract!

Additonally as the date of this posting, if you search on Amazon for the key word: LG Prime, there are some nice accessories you can get for this phone. Such as: cases, headphones, screen protectors USB data cables and such.

The LG Prime GS390 is light weight, slim (not bulky). The screen is is about 2/3 of the overall phone's total size, which means that the screen is big enough to see the dial pad and other options without having to squint.

The screen resolution is high enough that all the graphics and text display with smooth edges. The benefit of this means that everyting on the screen is nice looking and easy to see.

The screen is very clear and bright when viewed indoors. Outdoors In bright, overhead sunlight, the screen is bit harder to see but not impossible. In the shade or showdows the screen is much easier to see. Sitting parked in your car on a bright, sunny day without the sun directly shining on you, the screen is bright and clear and almost as bright as being indoors.

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Cons
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Nothing major that I can think of at the moment.

The only thing that can be difficult to get used to is the touch screen controls. once you get used to that the phone is easy to use.

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Conclusion
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The LG Prime GS390 is a techologically advanced, touch screen phone that is very affordable. It has many of the high tech features of more expensive phones. Call quality and the graphical user interface and dial pad keys are great. Best of all you can add a dollar amount to the phone and do a per min charge, or pay a monthly, flat fee and get unlimited air time. All this without a contract. A great deal!

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82 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good!, July 9, 2010

By 

Paige "Paige" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG Prime Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I recently got this phone because I am now off my family's cell phone plan and I wanted a cheaper alternative to getting a contract. I was hesitant at first to get a pay-as-you-go phone, but as soon as I saw this phone being offered at at&t I thought I would give it a shot. I use my phone mainly for text messaging and the occasional call, so this phone is perfect for me (I got a $10/month for 1000 text message plan added to the $1 mobile to mobile plan).

As for the actual phone, I think it is great. I have never had a touch screen phone, so I don't have much to compare it to, but for a first time user of a touch screen phone it has been fantastic. It took some getting used to, but I love it. I haven't experienced any frozen screens as I have heard people complain about on other touch screen phones. The ring can be nice and loud if you want it, and the screen is very easy to read. You can change the font sizes too, which I know is useful for some people.

The only negative thing I can say about this phone (and maybe it is something that can be fixed but I haven't figured out yet) is that during a phone call the screen will lock. This is fine, but if you are calling your voicemail, or a number where you have to select options from a menu, it can get to be pretty annoying. Other than that, the complaints I have had about phones in the past (bad voice call quality, bad battery life) have not been present with this phone. That being said, I have only had it for about a week so we'll see.

Oh and the $50 credit makes this phone totally worth the money.

*Update*

Ok, I have had this phone for a month now. And there are a few things I have noticed. Sometimes when I use the camera feature on the phone, the screen will flash and act really weird. But this is resolved from just turning the phone off and turning it on again. Also, I will sometimes press a button to get the screen to display so I can see the time, and the clock on the phone is not correct. Again, this is resolved from turning the phone off and then on again. These are pretty minor problems, but I thought I would add this to my review and let people know.