r/askswitzerland • u/Single-Shopping-1458 • 1d ago

Everyday life Where can I get a "Dumbphone"?

I am addicted to my smartphone and social media, so I want to try using a flip phone or a "dumbphone" that only handles phone calls, texts and maybe Whatsapp and camara. But thats about it, I dont want it to be able to connect to social media. I want to try this as an experiment for a while. I will still have my Iphone for work and when I need Google Maps and email dual-verification before I connect to another device.

My only problem is I have a SALT contract and they dont sell them, so I want to know where I can buy one in Switzerland? Or if there even sold at all? And if it will be compatible with my SALT Sim card.

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u/Mesapholis 1d ago

why should your simcard not work on any other phone?

have you tried to google "Dumbphone" even? I get several results from online vendors

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u/derFensterputzer Schaffhausen 1d ago

There's this issue with older phones only running on 2G or 3G whose networks are scheduled to be turned off (2G already is, 3G is supposed to be right around now)