Even though the parents wouldn't be able to call their kids, they could rest a bit easier. Senior citizens living alone could buy one and keep it for emergencies when they are out and about. The only question would be the quality. Some companies cannot even supply their paying customers with decent service. Prepaid phones aren't new to cell phones.
Some companies already offer prepaid phone plans.
It works for my friend, because if she didn't have a minute limit, her bill would skyrocket, and she wouldn't be able to pay her rent. Maybe disposable phones will be the rage next year, but eventually, just as I did with the disposable cameras, people will upgrade to the real thing. After all, disposable things are made to be thrown away. Michelle Jew is the Spartan Daily Managing Editor.