Where can I get a "Brick" type cell phone and activate it?

by airgap

I want a cell phone but they do not have the model I want. I want one of those old 80′s “Brick” style phones. I don’t like tiny models with all those fancy features. Bigger and simpler is perfect for me. Does anyone know where to purchase one of these phones and activate it for use? Thanks!
To SIMMY – No I meant 80′s style.

Answer by Simmy
lol. You mean 90′s not 80′s.

Answer by MARISA G
If your interested in the bigger phones that aren’t high tech you can visit a t-mobile dealer or indirect dealer nearest you. They should be able to help you with all your needs. I have a candy bar phone its awesome. I love it! The phone that would probably interest you is the NOKIA 6010 its good reliable and in color. With a new activation it should be FREE but no more then 20 dollars. Hope that helped.

Answer by lelekid4ever
No, i thing the asker meant the 80′s ones. Start your search for thouse old big boys at thrift stores and goodwill. I doubt they will work with today’s 3G all-digital networks though.

Answer by sshazzam
Cellular networks are designed only to work with certain phone types and brands. To my knowledge no network will support that old style phone any more.

The old brick style was an analog phone which aren’t used anymore.

Answer by T B
You may have a tough time getting service; those brick phones probably use the older analog network exclusively. I believe the newer stuff is all digital and incompatible with analog only phones. Someone may want to check me on that…

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