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[–] superguy@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

faster flip phones

I don't think speed was a complaint anyone had about phones right before smartphones launched.

People were mostly concerned with cell phone plans. Talking used to be charged by the minute, texting was charged per text, and data was practically non-existent.

Cell phones have come a long way, but I think a lot of people take for granted just how much cell service has improved. I pay $25/month for a single line that gives me unlimited talk, text, and data (Visible). Couldn't be happier.

I pay $25/month for a single line that gives me unlimited talk, text, and data (Visible). Couldn't be happier.

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