TCL Kosher Phones

The TCL Flip T408DL: three kosher levels on one handset, from $129.

The TCL Flip Kosher T408DL is our entry price and, for a lot of families, the smartest buy in the store. At $129 it is the cheapest kosher flip phone we sell, it is unlocked for worldwide use including Canada and Israel, and it is the one handset that covers all three kosher levels: talk only, talk and text, or talk, text and apps. One phone, three standards, decided at the order rather than at the factory.

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The TCL Flip T408DL at a Glance

·        Price: $129, our lowest flip price, with Selectel Verizon, AT&T H2O and T-Mobile options at checkout.

·        Battery: 1850 mAh, long lasting by flip phone standards.

·        Memory: 1 GB RAM.

·        Network: 4G LTE, unlocked worldwide including Canada and Israel.

·        Kosher: No browser. Choose your level: talk only, talk and text, or talk, text and apps.

·        Apps at the top level: Waze, smartlist, HebDate, weather and zmanim.

·        Language: Hebrew keyboard included.

·        Connectivity: Bluetooth.

Three Kosher Levels on One Phone

This is the T408DL's real advantage and the reason we recommend it more than any other handset. Most phones in this category are sold at a fixed standard. The TCL is configured at the order, so the same $129 device serves a first-time student phone and a driving adult's phone.

It also means the phone can move with the situation. A student on talk only who finishes school and starts working does not need a new handset, just a reconfiguration. Because we did the original setup, we can do the change. That is not true of a phone bought from a seller who never touched it.

Why the TCL Is Our Entry Price Point

At $129 the T408DL costs less than half of most of the range, and the compromise is smaller than the price gap suggests. You give up a touchscreen and the premium build of a Fig or a Wonderphone. You keep 4G LTE, a genuinely long-lasting 1850 mAh battery, a Hebrew keyboard, Bluetooth and a full three-level kosher configuration.

For a first phone, a spare, a camp phone or a second line, it is difficult to argue for spending more. If you think you may want a TAG office involved later, check the current model with them directly before you buy, because the list of devices they can block changes.

Carrier Options and International Use

The T408DL is offered with Selectel Verizon at $15 a month, AT&T H2O at $20 or T-Mobile Ultra at $20, and it can be bought with no plan if you already have service.

Because it is unlocked for worldwide use, it takes a local SIM abroad, which makes it a common choice for travel to Eretz Yisroel. If the trip is short, ask us about rentals and international options before changing your own line, because renting is sometimes the cheaper answer.

Ordering and Setup

1.      Tell us the level: talk only, talk and text, or talk, text and apps.

2.      Choose a carrier, or none if you are keeping your existing service.

3.      Send us your porting details if you are keeping your number.

4.      We configure the kosher level, activate the line and test calls and texts.

5.      Collect at 209 2nd St in Lakewood or we ship it working, nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the TCL kosher flip phone?

$129, which is the lowest flip phone price in our range. Carrier plans are separate: Selectel Verizon $15 a month, AT&T H2O $20 or T-Mobile Ultra $20.

What kosher levels does the TCL T408DL support?

All three. Talk only, talk and text, or talk, text and apps. The level is set by us before the phone ships and cannot be changed by the user.

Which apps are on the TCL at the apps level?

Waze, smartlist, HebDate, weather and zmanim. There is no browser and no app store at any level.

Does the TCL flip have a Hebrew keyboard?

Yes, a Hebrew keyboard is included, along with Bluetooth and 4G LTE.

Can I use the TCL T408DL in Israel?

Yes. It is unlocked for worldwide use including Canada and Israel, so it will take a local SIM. Ask us about international options and rentals before you travel.

Is the TCL good for a school student?

It is a common choice. Configured to talk only it meets the level most Lakewood-area schools expect, at the lowest price in our range. Check your school handbook, because some name a specific standard.

How long does the battery last?

It uses an 1850 mAh battery, which is long lasting for a flip phone. Actual life depends on how much you talk, but flip phone users routinely go days rather than hours.

Can the TCL be changed to a different level later?

Yes, if we configured it. Bring it back to our Lakewood store or call us and we can move it between talk only, talk and text and apps.

Closing CTA

Buying a first phone or a second line? The TCL is usually the answer. Call 848-226-1102 or visit 209 2nd St in Lakewood.