What Is a Throwaway Phone?

Throwaway phones are temporary, low-cost, prepaid phones that can literally be “thrown away” when the user is finished with them. ... For some people, buying a cheap prepaid phone or flip phone, then keeping track of two phones and remembering to refill minutes is too much of a hassle.

How much does a throwaway phone cost?

Low cost: Price is a good motivator, too. Rather than spend upwards of $850 for the latest iOS or premium Android device, pre-paid burner phones could be as low as $20 for the Motorola EX431G Tracfone, which includes a full physical keyboard and free double minutes for life.

Can a burner phone be traced?

After burning a number, there's no way that anybody will be able to trace your burner phone. All data will be wiped, including messages, voicemails, and photos.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.