[numberonepal]

...not buying a phone I don’t really want or need.

That phone is a good thing to have in your bug-out kit. You can get one at Walmart for $60 including minutes.

[greeneyes]

I already have a phone, hubby has a phone, daughters have phones. I don’t really want or need another. A portable ham radio would make more sense for a bugout bag or even a walkie talkie.