Samsung a197 Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit

Samsung a197 Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $15 Airtime Credit. Offering a compact, flip form factor, the Samsung a197 brings a nice balance of features and design to your fingertips. The a197 lets you check your Yahoo! Mail, AOL and Windows Live accounts so you can read and respond to tidings from friends and jokes from your aunt. And you can chat with your friends without having to speak a word via instant messaging services–all you need is a Yahoo! Messenger, AOL or Windows Live account.

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With AT&T’s GoPhone pay-as-you-go service, you get all the benefits of wireless without the surprises–no long-term contracts, credit checks, or deposits. And this phone even comes with $__ of airtime included. You can easily refill your minutes via prepaid cards or the Internet, or choose to prepay each month and roll over unused minutes.

You can choose from a variety of plans that suit your individual needs–including monthly and daily plans with unlimited talk and text messaging as well as a simple per-minute plan. And with the unlimited plans, a Rollover Balance lets you carry over your unused account balance when you refill before your balance expires, up to the account maximum (learn more below).

The Samsung a197 also features a VGA camera for still photos, Bluetooth for hands-free communication, speakerphone, USB connectivity, and up to 6 hours of talk time.

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Key Features

• EDGE data connectivity with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps–fast enough to support a range of data services including full picture messaging, Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
• 1.37-inch internal display (128 x 160 pixels, 65K color depth)
• External monochrom screen displays incoming calls, current time and date, signal strength, and battery life.
• Standard alpha-numeric keypad with backlit keys
• VGA camera for still photos with 4x digital zoom
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset and hands-free car kits.
• 128 MB internal memory (non-expandable)
• Mobile Web: Check local weather, your team scores or movie listings with just a few clicks.
• Text messaging: You can text message to other wireless phones and e-mail addresses.
• Instant messaging: Chat in real-time using your favorite instant messenger provider such as AIM, Yahoo! or Messenger.
• Mobile e-mail: Access to personal e-mail including AOL, Yahoo!, Windows Live (data charges apply)
• T9 predictive text entry
• Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, calculator, and voice memo
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
• Predictive text for fast typing
• Hearing Aid (HAC) rating M3/T4

Vital Statistics
The Samsung a197 weighs 2.68 ounces and measures 3.78 x x 1.85 x 0.75 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of talk time, and up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

What’s in the Box
Samsung a197 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, operating instructions, GoPhone SIM card

AT&T GoPhone Service

AT&T’s pay-as-you-go GoPhone plans are wireless plans made easy, simply pay in advance for what you need. No long-term contracts, credit checks, or surprise bills–just all the benefits of wireless, with no complications. In addition, AT&T’s Rollover Balance feature lets you carry over your unused account balance when you purchase refill minutes before your balance expires.

• $2 Unlimited Daily Talk & Text is charged ONLY on the days the phone is used to make or receive unlimited nationwide calls or text IM or picture messages, plus text to Mexico and over 100 countries worldwide. It’s good plan for those who do not use their phone every day, and data packages can be added.
• $60 Monthly Unlimited Talk & Text provides nationwide calling, text, IM and picture messaging plus text and IM to Mexico and over 100 countries worldwide. (Data usage is charged at $0.01/kb.)
• $75 Monthly Unlimited Talk & Text Plus 200 MB Data is for the person who wants all of the benefits of the Unlimited plans, plus ability to frequently check e-mail, surf the web, and more. (Additional data usage is charged at $0.01/kb after the initial 200 MB is used.)
• Simple Rate Plan enables you to make phone calls at just 10¢ a minute–perfect for those looking to use their phone very infrequently or for emergencies. You can add data and messaging packages as needed.

See AT&T’s coverage map.

Learn more about AT&T GoPhone plans from this handy chart, plus check out AT&T’s nationwide coverage map.

Other great GoPhone features include no long distance or roaming fees across AT&T’s national service area, the ability to track usage via text messages with an updated balance after each call, and the ability to refill your minutes 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. You can also cancel any time without penalty.

How to Refill Your Account

For your convenience 24/7, you can add money to your account in a variety of ways and in a variety of amounts.

• With Rollover Balance, if you refill your account before your balance expires, you keep your unused balance
• Purchase a refill card at any AT&T store and over 200,000 other retail locations in the U.S.
• Visit att.com/mygophone or dial 611 from your handset to refill with a credit card or set up your account for auto-refill
• Most refill cards let you dial *888* followed by the PIN number on the card, then press # key and SEND to add funds

Pay As You Go cards are available in these amounts:

• $15 (30-day expiration)
• $25 (90-day expiration)
• $50 (90-day expiration)
• $60 (90-day expiration)
• $100 (1-year expiration)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What services will trigger the daily charge on the $2 Unlimited Daily Talk & Text plan?
A: Services that trigger the charge are: a voice call (including calls to voice mailbox), using IM, sending a text, picture/video/sound message. The use of data (Pay Per Use or Package), does not trigger the daily charge.

Q: May I add a data feature package to the 30-day $60 Unlimited Talk & Text or $75 Unlimited Talk & Text Plus 200MB Data rate plans?
A: No. The only options for these two plans is the Pay-Per-Use data rate of $.01/KB included in the plans. Once a customer on the $75 Unlimited Talk & Text Plus 200MB Data Plan exhausts their 200MB, they will revert to the Pay-Per-Use data rate of $.01/KB included in the plans.

Q: What if I don’t use all of my data on the $75 Unlimited Talk & Text Plus 200 MB rate plan within 30 days?
A: You begin each 30 day period with a new allocation of 200 MB to use; there is no ‘rollover’ of unused data.