low-tech cellphone recs for someone in the US?

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Buy it for Life@slrpnk.netEnglish · 3 days ago

housemate and I are sick of smartphone AI and spyware!! looking for cheap, refurbished cellphones from the 00s

the problem: all models we have found run on 2G, which is rapidly being phased out by all US carriers
desired features: basic call and text functionality, durability, physical buttons, fits in pocket

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this is the sort of thorough answer I was hoping for, thank you so so much

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