[z3n]

I’m curious, do they even sell NON smart phones anymore, without built in GPS?

[Blurb2350]

I’m curious, do they even sell NON smart phones anymore, without built in GPS?
I'd like to know the same thing. I have a TracFon plan and their cheapest phone -- just for emergencies. It's got Google/Android and it gobbles up battery like there's no tomorrow. I never use the thing, but it has to be charged constantly. I've tried shutting down "services" but that doesn't seem to help, and they often restart themselves. I turn the phone OFF -- shut it down -- on weekends. Does that stop the tracking?

[az_gila]

I’m curious, do they even sell NON smart phones anymore, without built in GPS?

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IIRC the GPS was added (mandated) for 911 emergency services. The phone number and it's home address showed up on the 911 operators console. This was good for a land line, but lousy for cell phones. :^)

I also seem to remember one of the small Federally required extra charges on your home phone bill was to fund the 911 operators GPS locating stuff.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I’m curious, do they even sell NON smart phones anymore, without built in GPS?

Yes. Easily found on eBay. The LG VX8300 is a good one. Tough as nails and easy to get your number switched to. I used to use one but, I've been forced into a touch screen, app driven monstrocity. I'm still trying to get it mostly locked down.