Nokia 2610 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone (T-Mobile)

by Nokia

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 1.9 x 0.9 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VZME80
• Item model number: 2610
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #313,452 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Nokia 2610 phone is a great choice if you want an affordable phone that's easy to use. Stay in touch with all your contacts and keep your busy life organized with the 2610, and pay the way you want with prepaid and postpaid calling plans from T-Mobile To Go. Chat with friends and family via instant messaging and text messaging, and send Voice Notes when you don't have time for long conversations. The 2610 also includes instant messaging (IM) connectivity through popular services such as Yahoo!, AOL, and MSN.

Easy to use yet packed with powerful communication tools, the prepaid Nokia 2610 from T-Mobile To Go lets you pay the way you want.

T-Mobile To Go Service
T-Mobile prepaid plans give you wireless access with less commitment, so you can pay--and talk--as you go. With no annual contract, no credit check, and no monthly bill, prepaid plans are a simple, direct way to go mobile. You can easily refill minutes via the Web, directly from the phone, or using refill cards available at over 90,000 locations nationwide. T-Mobile includes the following services with this T-Mobile To Go phone:

• Nationwide long distance (including calls to Alaska and Hawaii)
• National roaming on the T-Mobile USA network
• T-zones (free shopping for HiFi Ringers, MegaTones, wallpapers, and more)
• VoiceMail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling
• Free e-mail address ([e-mail])
  Other services available for additional fees:
  • Text messaging ($0.10 to send, $0.05 to receive)
  • Picture messaging ($0.25 to send or receive)
  • Download ringtones and wallpaper (prices vary)
  • Download games and applications (prices vary)
  • 411 & More directory assistance ($1.49 per call plus airtime)
  • International dialing to over 150 countries (international rates apply)
  • Prepaid international roaming rate information

  Design
  Compact and stylish, the 2610 features a candybar design sporting a bright 128 x 128 pixel display capable of displaying over 65,000 colors. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a center toggle on the control pad. A standard hands-free headphone jack is provided, as are volume control keys, and there's even a "Go-To" button that can be assigned by the user for quick access to favorite applications. Lastly, the included full duplex speakerphone allows you to talk handsfree, and because the phone sports an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag or break off.

  Calling Features
  The 2610's built-in address book can store up to 300 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers. Choose from up to 34 built-in ringers, plus more ringtones available via downloading from T-Mobile's T-Zones. This phone supports 24-chord polyphonic ringtones as well as real-music MP3 ringtones. There's also a vibrating alert for when you want to be discreet.

  Messaging and Tools
  If you need text messaging capabilities, the 2610 has you covered as support is built-in for sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages. Instant messaging is also supported too, and comes preloaded with AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and ICQ IM clients. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built-into the unit--a plus for text messaging users.

  A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 2610 including a calendar, a calculator, and an alarm clock. The 2610 lets you carry these tools wherever you go so you can create appointments and view your schedule at a moment's notice. The 2610 also allows the user to dress up the phone with different custom graphics and wallpapers--a great way to add subtle flavor to an otherwise boring day.

  Entertainment
  The 2610 has plenty of fun built-in, too, thanks to the pre-loaded games that make your daily commute on the train or bus something you almost look forward to. Java support was also bundled with the phone, as well, so you can really get your feet wet with some advanced gaming during down time.

  Vital Statistics
  The Nokia 2610 weighs 3.21 ounces and measures 4.09 x 1.69 x 0.71 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.0 hours of digital talk time, and up to 120 hours (5 days) of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 850/1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description

With its easy-to-use features, the Nokia 2610 simplifies your life and keeps you connected when you're away from home.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good for the price, May 7, 2008

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Dani (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nokia 2610 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless Phone)

I did a lot of research on pre-paid plans before choosing T-Mobile and buying this phone, and I found that no one was really happy with their service or phone. I was a disgruntled Verizon customer who spent a lot of money to cancel two Verizon contracts (family plan) before the contract was up, and I needed a cell phone for occasional use. I chose T-Mobile because the price scheme seemed to make the most sense, and I knew people who had it in my area (Washington DC) and thought it got OK coverage.

After 4 months, I really like my phone and the service. It's perfect for me, and I think I'm getting a good value. The phone isn't as easy to use as the three previous cell phones I've used, but once I learned the important features I was fine with it. The reception & coverage are not as good as Verizon's in DC, but I don't need perfect coverage, I only need adequate. Everything works fine. And the best part is, this phone has really good battery life- something that has plagued me in the past.

The one bad thing was that setting up the phone initially was difficult. I didn't quite understand the instructions that came with the packaging, and it took an hour of being on the phone with customer service to realize that I had everything I needed and was just doing something wrong. The customer service people weren't all very helpful but they were all nice and apologetic about the situation, which I appreciated.

Then when I bought minutes online they couldn't activate them right away because they needed to verify my identity, and for some reason they had trouble doing that over the phone so I ended up going to a store. That was a frustrating experience, but all the customer service people were at least very nice about it. And I suppose I should mention that they were all bona fide native speakers of Standard American English- I didn't speak with any call centers in India, which I've heard is an issue with cell phone companies.

When I had to refill my minutes they were able to verify my identity pretty quickly, so I guess the problem from the first time was just a momentary hiccup. Now that I'm "verified" I should be able to order refills with no problem.

Overall I'd recommend this phone and this plan to people who don't use their cell phones constantly, don't need a lot of fancy features, and who don't get frustrated when learning unfamiliar gadgets. I would also suggest checking with people you know in your area to make sure that T-Mobile service is adequate there. If no one has T-Mobile, then chances are there's a reason for that.

2.0 out of 5 stars poor service, misleading ads, January 16, 2009

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jojo (davis, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nokia 2610 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless Phone)

I have come to the conclusion that there is no good cell phone companies out there. Tmobile advertises 10cents a minute, and says you get a 15% discount if you purchase over $100, but what they don't say is that the 15% is included in the 10 cents a minute rate...so in other words you think you are getting 1000 minutes for $100, plus another 150 minutes but you are not....you get only the 1000 which they say includes the discount. So you are actually paying 17cents a minute if you buy less than $100 worth of prepaid minutes. Also the customer care has been a joke...just like AT&T which may actually be worse...sitting on hold, getting bumped from one person to the next, repeating all the info you just gave to the previous person, etc. Every company I have dealt with lately appears to be out to screw you...

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, September 17, 2008

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Charles S. Shiflett - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia 2610 TMO to Go Prepaid Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless Phone)

This is a dual band phone, so don't plan on taking it outside of the states. It also has an awkward menu system, but is usable.

Overall, I love the phone, for the basic fact that it works. Voice quality is good, and I get cellphone reception where as most other carriers constantly drop calls at my house (from excessive coverage). T-mobile service is good in metropolitan areas, and T-mobile stores are a helpful and easy way of fixing problems.