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The best phones to choose when you only care about making phone calls.

We hear it all the time. Friends telling us they don't want any fancy features, they just want a phone that can make phone calls. For the ultimate bargain hunters, the cheapest way to stay connected is to buy a phone that doesn't require any add-ons that rack up charges on your monthly bill. No text messages, no data plans, just the minutes you need, plus free nights and weekends, of course. We've picked out a selection of phones that are available free with a contract agreement, and they still pack the basics like Bluetooth and a camera. But the best part is you'll only have to pay for your minutes, nothing more.

AT&T
Nokia 2720
buy it

Sprint
Samsung M360
buy it

T-Mobile
Nokia 2330
buy it

Verizon
Casio Exilim
buy it

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