Samsung a137 Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002AQSVJY
• Item model number: A127
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,907 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A great choice for those seeking an uncomplicated communications partner, the Samsung A137 gives you high-quality phone calls and has just enough built-in fun and personalization to make this phone your own. And with AT&T's GoPhone pay-as-you-go service, you pay for just the minutes you use without having to sign up for an annual contract--this phone even comes with $15 of airtime included. You can easily refill your minutes via prepaid cards or the Internet, or choose to prepay each month and roll over unused minutes. Other features include a speakerphone, headset jack, text messaging capabilities, access to personal email and instant messaging, and up to 5 hours of talk time.

The easy-to-use Samsung A137.

Send text messages, check email, and chat with IM buddies.

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 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 cancel any time without penalty.

With the Pay As You Go option, you'll choose the rate plan that fits your needs and then start dialing. Your balance is lowered each time you make or receive a call or use services such as text messaging. You can then refill the minutes in your account via the Internet, using your phone (by calling 611 from your cell), or purchasing a pre-paid card in denominations up to $100.

With the Pick Your Plan option, you'll set up monthly, automatic payments with your credit/debit card or checking account. If you need to make more calls or you use up your balance during the month, just add minutes to your account at any time--you'll pay the same per-minute rate as your plan. You can buy more minutes in increments of $15 and $25 using your credit/debit card or checking account.

AT&T has also introduced a new $3 Unlimited calling plan, which charges you $3 per day for unlimited voice calls to anyone nationwide with no per-minute charges. The $3 per day fee is only charged on days when you make or receive a voice call, and the service does not require a deposit or long-term commitment.

Phone Features
Under the clamshell, the Samsung A137 has a 128 x 128-pixel screen, standard alpha-numeric keypad, five-way navigator, send/end keys, and two soft keys for navigation. The phone can store up to 500 phone numbers with each entry supporting up to 5 numbers (at 40 digits and 40 characters in length). It also includes eight speed dial numbers. The integrated speakerphone provides loud and clear handsfree communication.

Support is built in for sending and receiving text messages. It has a My Business Card feature, which enables you to send a contact card attached to a message. Additionally, you can check your personal email and chat with IM buddies using AOL, Windows Live, and Yahoo! services. 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 mobile email and text messaging users.

Other features include:

• Organization tools: Calendar, calculator, alarm, converter, world time, timer, stopwatch
• Compatible with 40-chord polyphonic ringtones
• Displays last 30 incoming/outgoing/missed calls
• Any key answer
• Mute function, vibrate alert
• Headset jack
• Multi-lingual support: English, French, Spanish
• Downloadable ringtones

Vital Statistics
The Samsung A137 weighs 2.86 ounces and measures 3.46 x 1.76 x 0.78 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy little lifesaver, April 26, 2010

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A. E. P. Wall - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung a137 Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This little lifesaver replaced the standard type of cell phone I had used for years. At age 85 I switched to this prepaid phone because a neurological disease keeps me close to home, where I have a land-line phone. I no longer drive a car, but I enjoy traveling for miles on sidewalks in a 4-wheel battery-powered scooter--a miniature version of the red convertible prized by men of a certain age. I bought the Samsung Prepaid GoPhone to take with me on scooter rides in case of an emergency, and to take along whenever I leave home for appointments or shopping. I'm pleased with it, even though I have not figured out how to claim the $15 airtime credit. It is sturdy, compact and eminently portable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I got a bad one, November 24, 2009

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VIP (Irving, TX) - See all my reviews

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After reading some of those very positive reviews, I ordered one. This phone has been activated since Oct 8,2009. Here is what happens now. The battery runs out fast within a day without using it. When I tried to turned off the phone, I found another problem. The phone turns on itself automatically. So when I turns the phone off, it turns on itself automatically. Sometimes it turns off for a few minutes then it turns on itself. Another issue I found is the backlight doesn't work properly. I set mine to 10 sec. It had worked as it should be for about the first 30 days. Right now it is unpredictable. It comes on and off whenever it wants to. I put the phone face down at night so it will not wake me up when it happens to come on by itself. This phone is very new and I still don't use it very often. I called T-mobile. it took about an hour or a bit more. T-mobile will not take care of the battery issue. I will have to send only the phone back to repair and I pay for the shipping.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for infrequent user and Even More Plus Plan, November 20, 2009

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Golden Hoops - See all my reviews

I don't text or use my phone to browse the web. I only use it when I'm out for possible emergency and when meeting up with someone and need to communicate where I am. The phone works perfectly and just so happened that several days before I signed up, T-mobile introduced a new phone plan that falls somewhere between pre-paid and contract called Even More Plus 500. It gives way more minutes than pre-paid and is flexible month to month- I can switch to pre-paid (10.00 a month) if I need to for when my budget is tight. The Web2go was excruciatingly slow and not worth the extra 10.00 a month. That's the only drawback, but I have my laptop at home, so I dont miss it. This is a great deal and excellent quality compared to the other pre-paid phones offered by other carriers. The clerk that signed me up at t-mobile was surprised I only paid 79 on Amazon instead of the 130 in store price.