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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Best Deal Around
In this age where Bluetooth, WiFi, touchscreen, mp3/video players, FM radio, GPS navigation, PDAs, memory expansion slots, voice recognition, web browsers, digital cameras, polyphonic ringtones, etc. are being incorporated into mobile phones, the LG 300 is a severely stripped-down phone that doesn't have ANY of the aforementioned features. It's just a bare-bones,...
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Decent phone for light users
First of all, I love Net10, I have no complaints about their service or price. I am not a heavy phone user. I had a monthly plan for a few years and never came close to using all of my minutes so why pay for them. Net10 is the perfect solution. I get by with $30 every other month.
About the phone itself, it is OK. I love the size, it is thin and easy to...
Published 18 months ago by DSB
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Best Deal Around, December 22, 2008
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
In this age where Bluetooth, WiFi, touchscreen, mp3/video players, FM radio, GPS navigation, PDAs, memory expansion slots, voice recognition, web browsers, digital cameras, polyphonic ringtones, etc. are being incorporated into mobile phones, the LG 300 is a severely stripped-down phone that doesn't have ANY of the aforementioned features. It's just a bare-bones, no-frills phone that's reminiscent of the mobile phones in the 90's. Not surprisingly, then, the LG 300 is nothing to write home about.
But I will say this -- the LG 300 is sleek and one of the most compact and lightweight mobile phones I've seen. The battery life on standby time is about 4 days. I can't speak to its battery life on talk time because I've never had a long enough phone conversation to determine it. It uses a lithium ion battery so there won't be a problem with "memory effect."
If you need a basic cell phone for making an occasional call or for emergencies, this compact phone is a good deal and Net10 is a good service to go with:
Free Phone
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For starters, for 30 bucks you get this phone PLUS 300 minutes. Since Net10 sells add-on 300 minutes in airtime for 30 bucks, you're in effect getting this phone for free.
Cheap Rates
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At 10 cents per minute for local or long distance calls, the Net10 phone service is simply the best deal. Text messages cost only 5 cents to send or receive.
No Hidden Charges
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No wireless contracts or penalties for early cancellation. No roaming charges. 10 cents per minutes, plain and simple.
Rollover minutes
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If you buy more minutes before your old minutes expire, your old minutes will roll over and expire the same time as your new minutes. Minutes will keep rolling over for as long as add more minutes before your current minutes expire.
The airtime available for purchase come in 150, 300, and 180 minutes:
cost in dollars/airtime in minutes/expiration in days
15/150/30
30/300/60
180/1800/60
3 Convenient Ways To Add Minutes
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You can add minutes by:
1) buying Net10 phone cards
2) buying airtime through the Net10 Website
3) buying airtime directly from the LG 300 phone.
To buy airtime directly from the phone, you are required to set up a PIN at the Net10 Website. You will be asked for this PIN whenever you add airtime through your phone.
Decent Coverage
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Net10 reportedly uses both AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile networks. Most of the time, I have no problems with coverage in my area, although I do get dropped calls every now and then.
Customer Service
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Net10 could definitely use some work on their customer service. I had to call customer service on at least a couple of occasions for (1) minutes failing to appear on my phone after I've purchased airtime and (2) problem transferring my phone number from an old phone to a new phone. It took about half an hour for them to credit me for my minutes and almost an hour to get my number transferred to my new phone. Part of the problem is _communication_ with the operators. It was a little frustrating getting them to *listen* and *understand* the issues I was trying to explain to them. But I will say that at the very least their operators are courteous.
If you can get past their customer service - well - Net10 offers very competitive rates. Hopefully you won't have to deal with their tech support, ever. Many of the support you need is automated on the Web. Things like transferring your old number to a new phone can now be done yourself through their Website.
Conclusion
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The Net 10 service offers the best prepaid rates bar none. If you need a cell phone for making an occasional call or for emergencies, the Net 10 phones will fit the bill perfectly.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Decent phone for light users, February 25, 2009
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
First of all, I love Net10, I have no complaints about their service or price. I am not a heavy phone user. I had a monthly plan for a few years and never came close to using all of my minutes so why pay for them. Net10 is the perfect solution. I get by with $30 every other month.
About the phone itself, it is OK. I love the size, it is thin and easy to carry in hand or pocket. Keypad is easy to use. Features are basic and easy to use. It is a phone to make calls, not a gps, computer, or camera. My only complaint is the sound. People on the other end do not seem to have trouble hearing me, but from my end they sound a little quiet and as if they are in a tunnel. Feel like I am always saying "what?" It does not seem to be the reception of the call, but the lack of clarity in the earpiece.
But, since I only talk on the phone 30min/wk at the most, I'm willing to put up with it for now. Also, I bought this phone on sale for $19.99 with 300 minutes, so basically I made $10 in the deal. I am happy to tolerate the could-be-better sound quality until something better comes along.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
High Quality Pre-Paid, November 26, 2009
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
I got this phone after I gave up my contract with Alltel because of insane fees. I'm using it as an "in between" phone until I decide to sign another contract with someone else. For a pre-paid phone, I'm quite happy. The phone itself has all the basic functions I need and isn't complicated to use. It's compact and light-weight. I can easily fit it in the pocket of my jeans when I don't want to carry a bag--and it has a key lock feature to keep it from dialing while in my pocket.
I've had two problems with this phone/service. When I originally activated it, I called my house phone to test it out. The caller ID showed a woman's name who I had never heard of. However, I contacted the customer service and the issue was cleared up within 24 hours. The other problem I've had is with volume control. It took me 15 minutes to find how to set my phone to vibrate instead of ring at the movie theater. Once I figured it out, though, it was no problem. It just isn't listed in the settings as you might expect. It's under ringer volume, instead of a separate setting for vibrate.
All in all, no big issues. The phone feels almost like a children's toy in terms of weight, but it's durable. Battery life seems great. It lasts for two or three days, even with me using the phone. Net10's rates for minutes are great, IMHO. I haven't found another company that offers as many minutes for the price that they do. And you get 300 minutes with the phone. You're totally set for 60 days from the second you buy the phone. You have to spend a minimum of $20 every 60 to keep the service. This is nothing compared to your average contract deal. There's even an on-screen display that tells you exactly how many minutes you have left, and how many days of service are left until you need a new card. If you need all the fancy features of a smart phone, this isn't the one for you, but if you're looking for an "in between" phone like I was, or a simple phone for routine tasks, I would recommend this one. Great deal.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great Phone!, September 12, 2009
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
I love this phone!Have had 3 of them & would definelety reccomend it,good reception & features & what's best is the battery lasts a very long time!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Perfect phone for a kid, July 30, 2009
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
i purchased this net10 phone at a Radio Shack after researching online for a while. I've never had a 'track' phone so I didn't want to screw it up. This phone is for my 7-almost-8-year old twins to take to camp. This one comes with 300 minutes and 60 days of service. WE LOVE IT! I don't get the bad reviews I've seen on Amazon, except it definately is not as nice as an I-Phone or Blackberry. But for my little girls, it is easy, fun(has a few games), cute standard backgrounds/ring tones and even gets reception in notorious areas of town that MY cellPHONE doesn't! I've had to use their phone a few times because mine didn't work!
Also, the Radio Shack clerks set it up in the store, I paid $29.99 plus tax and viola, in 5 minutes we have a great little cell phone for my kids!
I love that the display shows how many days of service you have, plus you can add minutes/time directly from the phone! When my Sprint phone 2-year contract expires next month, I'm getting one of these too! NOTE: Only charge for 5 hours at a time; do NOT overcharge or it will stop working. Otherwise, its absolutely perfect!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Best Reception, February 28, 2010
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
I live in the basement apartment. I used to have Sprint's Razr V3 which frustated me to death coz once I was at home, I lost the signals or had to wait for roaming signals to make and to receive calls...plus I always had dropped calls..ALWAYS!! Damn Sprint! I was soo frustated which I had finally accepted that there was no signals received ever in my basement. Then oneday, my good friend was visiting, and lo and behold..his net 10's LG 300 phone was ringing and he was talking festively on the phone unaware of my frustation about signals while I just looked at him with mouth opened. Right away, I went to walmart, grabbed the phone, activated it..and voila..me talking on the phone in my lovely basemet...what a miracle! I am going to terminate my Sprint which I always pay $50-$70/month which I never use all the minutes and save $40 bucks with Net 10! God bless Net 10! oh btw, this review coming from light user phone whom just used less thatn 300 mins in month.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Cute basic phone-a little flimsy, June 10, 2009
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
Pros: good reception, phone comes loaded with 300 minutes. Nice looking design with a bright, full color screen and buttons that light up blue. Comes with 20 MIDI ringtones, 2 games, and nice choice of wallpapers. Text messages cost 5 cents each. Easy to add minutes right from the phone or online.
Cons: has a sort of "plastic toy" feel to it. Very light, very small. Takes some practice to avoid pressing multiple buttons at once. Callers sound slightly muffled. Cannot download new ringtones or wallpaper. Not recommended for heavy phone users or newbies.
This is a cheap, no frills phone. It is not a multimedia device. It doesn't take pictures, surf the internet, send emails, or play MP3s. It makes and receives calls and texts and stores phone numbers. To be honest it's a cute little cheap piece of plastic for people who want a cell phone for emergencies or to make occasional calls. Heavy callers, texters, or people that tend to be hard on their stuff should think twice before buying this phone.
On the other hand if you are someone that tends to keep your phone nice and shiny, you are a reasonably competent technology user, and you only want to make the occasional call this is an attractive, reliable little phone for a good price.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Great Phone, January 17, 2009
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
I bought this phone when I was in town for leave and will definitely be reactivating it when I get back to the states. The phone plans are no strings attached, and I can buy minutes straight off my phone, in a store, or off the internet. The website is easy to use, and the phone isn't cheap at all. This might even replace my current cell phone plan. Very pleased overall.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great Product and Service :), May 29, 2010
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
The LG300 is impressive. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about this phone and service. Net10 saves people tons compared to monthly cell contracts. By simply switching over to this service, it results in great savings, great coverage, and great phones (especially this one). It's high quality and really really easy to use. Great job Net10! Got it for the perfect low price on Amazon as well :)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Could be right/wrong for you depending on your needs., May 18, 2010
This review is from: LG 300G Prepaid Phone (Net10) with 300 Minutes Included (Wireless Phone)
I purchased the LG300 (refurb) direct from Net10 and with a few promo codes it came to my door with 600 minutes and 120 days for a mere $22. The phone seems well built and the buttons are depressed enough that I've never pocket dialed.
The one problem I've had is almost every other call I make the people I call can't hear me and I have to hang up and redial.
In the end Net10 is not for me. I simply do not make enough calls to make it worth my while. I have about 15 days left (and over 1000 minutes). I wish Net10 would let you buy time packages without the minutes. I'm going to let it expire and 1000+ minutes are gone.
If you are a talking lightweight like me look at Tracfone as they let you buy a years worth of time for about $50 in addition to your minutes card. It's the better value for me.
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