08-02-2025 18:54 PM
Hi all, first post here. I need to purchase a 4g dumb phone for someone that's unable to use a smartphone anymore. Something along the lines of the Doro clamshells or perhaps a Nokia.
Do these types of devices work with smarty? They won't be able to access the internet, but I'd intend to purchase the monthly top-up for them with PayPal through a pc browser.
Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
09-02-2025 01:44 AM
Hi @PhilipMo_232714
You can check using this link if a handset is compatible with the SMARTY 4G (VoLTE) network.
https://help.smarty.co.uk/en/articles/8985136-checking-if-your-device-is-4g-volte-compatible
There aren't many non-smartphones that support VoLTE but I have found this website that may help in choosing a handset (just remember to check if it is on the SMARTY Approved handset list for it to work) and add the filters of 'VoLTE Support' and 'Region'...
https://www.dumbphones.org/
There is also these.....
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/tech/g33440915/best-dumb-phones/
https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/best-dumb-phone
You can also do your own research using a search term like 'dumb phone that supports VoLTE UK' or similar.
Good luck x