My mom needs a phone so I had to go out get a 'dumb' (non-smart) phone. I got her a Pentech Renue (with a touch screen and pull out keyboard… I had a little hope that she could text) but I think it's a bit too complicated for her. I had trouble navigating the phone. I'm going to have to return it and get a flip phone.

BTW, the phone was not free! It was only $50 but still. I thought there would be at least one free phone. They were offering free smart phones (that required data plans).

My dad has a non-smart phone, too. I think my dad could text and use a smart phone.