Name: Samsung - Gusto 3 No-Contract Cell Phone (Verizon)
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 5358001
Rating: 4.3 (637 reviews)

Key Specs
- Screen Size: 1.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Rear-Facing Camera: 1.3 megapixels
General
- Product Name: Samsung Gusto 3 No-Contract Cell Phone
- Brand: Samsung
- Model Number: SMB311VZPP
Display
- Screen Size: 1.3 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Type: Other
Camera
- Integrated Camera: Yes - Back
- Rear-Facing Camera: 1.3 megapixels
Network
- Carrier: Verizon
- Unlocked: false (Can be used with any carrier, typically by exchanging the phone's SIM card with another one compatible for the intended area of service. Can be used with a new or existing cellular service plan.)
- No-Contract: true (Can be purchased without committing to a contract with a cellular service provider. No-contract phones are only compatible with a specific carrier.)
Features
- Built-in Storage: 0.128 gigabytes
Performance
- Operating System: Not Applicable (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
Other
- UPC: 887276689784

Stay in touch with loved ones with this Verizon Wireless Prepaid Samsung Gusto 3 SMB311VZPP cell phone that enables calling and text messaging and features 3G speed for Web access. A Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR interface allows pairing with select devices.

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR interface: Lets you wirelessly link with compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Brew 3.1.5 SP03: Helps ensure optimal performance.
1.3MP front-facing camera: Along with a 1.3MP rear-facing camera without a flash enables you to capture special moments to share with loved ones.
Text messaging: Provides flexible communication options.
3G speed: Allows rapid Internet connectivity, so you can access your e-mail and Web sites on the go.
Openwave WAP browser: Makes it easy to surf the Web.
128 x 160 display: Offers a clear view of content.
Up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 31 days of standby time*: With the included 1000 mAh lithium battery.

Whats Included

Verizon Prepaid Samsung Gusto 3 No-Contract Cell Phone
1000 mAh lithium battery
Wall charger
Owner's manual

Q: How do you add minutes to this phone?

A: Website or prepaid card

Q: can i carry my old phone number to this plan

A: YES, DIAL *228 TO ACTIVATE THE PHONE WITH YOUR CURRENT NUMBER.

Q: What does prepaid mean?

A: The Prepaid phone is prepaid because it does not have a contract and you have to pay for your usage before you use it.

Q: I want the phone for call out emergency only. Are the chips only good for a certain amount of time? Can I buy a chip for say 300 minutes and use it a year later? In other words do I have to use it or loose it? What is the cheapest chip available?

A: No 30 days out its gone you want tracphone but that's going to cost more

Q: I just bought 2 Gusto 3 phones with $15.00 card each Used one card up less then 15 days= When someone call s me does that use my minutes.?? time??

A: Yes, when some one calls you it uses minutes.

Q: Verizon Wireless Prepaid - Samsung

A: Pictures can be sent through email or via USB.

Q: how do you use speakerphone….turn on and off

A: Looking at the front of the phone, the bottom button on the right side - press it until it beeps, is it on speaker phone. Repeat for it to turn off.

Q: Does this phone come with airtime on it already?

A: No but I purchased minutes on a card and for $15 a month for 300 minutes with no contract it is a good value.

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Samsung Gusto 3's ease of use, affordability, and surprisingly good call quality. Many appreciate its compact size and long battery life, finding it suitable for basic communication needs. While some users found texting challenging and internet capabilities limited, the overall positive feedback highlights its value for those seeking a simple, reliable, and inexpensive phone.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works great if you just want to talk
We purchased this phone because our hunting camp in Georgia has limited cell service the only phone that comes in is Verizon . Our AT&T phones will not work. We were looking for an cheap way to stay in contact with family in Florida. A $15 card and the Basic phone you can't get much cheaper. If all you need to do is talk it is a good phone. Voices are clear. The menu is very difficult to work. Takes minutes to text 5 words. It takes terrible pictures. The pictures are so bad you can hardly tell what it's a picture of. No internet for that price. Great cheap phone to talk only.
Posted 8 years ago by TheOldFolks
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone
I bought this for my mother who doesn't like to use a smart phone. She absolutely loves this phone because it's very easy to use.
Posted 7 years ago by Npranik
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well with no muss or fuss
Got this for my elderly father who after 10 years managed to kill off his old phone. Not wanting to deal with a contract phone at his age or try to explain why to him, as he is 87 years old, I found this phone. He now has unlimited talk--which is what you need for someone his age--and text messaging--not going to try to explain what that is to him--for less than half of what his old contract phone used to cost. Tie it to a debit card and voila; a phone that is easy to use, has the things he needs on it, and can be gotten rid of when...the time comes...
Posted 9 years ago by JWC7966