It’s been a while since I’ve used a cheap phone. I used an LG U+ budget phone with the GS25 plan, and I also tried LG Hello Mobile. I think I’ve been using it for at least 5-6 years. Let’s take a look at the real user reviews, pros and cons.
At first, I was worried that there might be a problem if it was this cheap, but now I’m so into the cheapness of the cheap phone that I feel like I’m losing money if I don’t use it. 헬로모바일 단점
Real user reviews of affordable phones: LG Hello Mobile & GS25 plan 비지니스헬퍼
The first time I used an inexpensive phone was the GS25 rate plan. At that time, it was a time when a groundbreaking product was released that you could buy a SIM at GS25 convenience store. At that time, the installment payment for the iPhone device was over and the contract was over.
However, the low-cost plan is about 16,000 won, so it was so cheap that it was incomparable. So, out of curiosity, I bought a SIM from the GS convenience store and started using it. After that, I used my iPhone for over two years until it broke, and I got to the point where I didn’t want to buy a new phone because I didn’t like the expensive plan.
Next was the LG Hello Mobile affordable phone that I wrote in a review last time. It was originally CJ Hello Mobile, but while I was using it, the company name was changed to LG Hello Mobile. At this time, I used an affordable phone plan as a condition of using a new Pocophone, not a self-sufficient phone. For detailed reviews, see the article below.
2-year review with LG Hello Mobile Affordable Phone Plan Xiaomi Pocophone
2-year review with LG Hello Mobile Affordable Phone Plan Xiaomi Pocophone
LG Hello Mobile budget phone, Xiaomi Pocophone, 2 years of use review (+ affiliate card) This is a budget phone review written in a relaxed mood. I think it might be helpful for those who are thinking about using a budget phone.
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Things to consider when choosing a budget plan
It seems that now is the spring and autumn warring period of affordable phones and affordable rates. If you search for budget-friendly rate plans, countless operators of affordable rates come out. When you verify your identity by text message, you will be able to see how many registered businesses there are.
Speaking from my experience of using a low-cost rate plan for a long time, it would be better to choose a company that has been in business for as long as possible when choosing a low-cost rate plan.
Because when I saw the change of CJ Hello Mobile to LG Hello Mobile and the number of low-cost operators, I thought that I did not know how long these many operators would be maintained. Even large corporations are changing operators, but small businesses cannot be sure what will happen.
Of course, even if the operator changes, the service will be maintained. Still, I think you should consider not only the low-cost plan, but also the operator part. There are also privacy issues.
Why use Affordable Rates?
There are two reasons why I continue to use the affordable rate plan.
Internet quality and call quality are no different from those of the three telecommunication companies.
And the price is cheap.
I think these two are pretty much everything. I’m not a person who uses a lot of other memberships or additional services, so I think it’s fine as long as the phone works and the internet works. There is no big difference in quality because the budget rate plan operators use the communication networks of SKT, KT, and LG U+.
As a tip, check which carrier’s network you use when choosing a budget plan.
Advantages and disadvantages of affordable pricing
Advantages of Affordable Rates
Internet and call quality are no different from those of the three telecommunications companies.
The price is affordable. There are also below 10,000 won.
There is no contract (sometimes there is).
You can buy a self-sufficient cell phone.
Disadvantages of budget plan
Anxiety that the company might disappear: You just need to choose a reliable company.
When verifying identity by text message, the text message may or may not arrive.
There is no membership point discount.