This could have been okay as a basic phone.. but this phone has some major problems.So you are better off paying a bit up and finding a better model without the hassles.a) There is no dedicated headset jack; I think you are supposed to use the micro-USB to connect earphones/mic. Good luck finding that while on the road if you don't have one. Using it as a music player with regular headset is ruled out because of this.b) The bluetooth connection is not stereo. So it is not useful for music -- I am not even sure this one will play music through bluetooth headset.c) The micro-SD slot doesn't want to read a 2GB card. I am not talking about SDHC -- but just regular SD format. I think I saw a mention of 512K limit somewhere. Good luck finding a 512K card.d) without a working SIM this phone doesn't want to do anything. Basically a power consuming brick. Not sure if all the GSM phones behave that way, but I find that annoying all the same.e) Don't be taken in by the Mobal card offer worth $20 talk time. Requires a credit card with you on the hook for any calls (you supposedly) made -- also $2.50/min charge for pretty much any number in the world -- incoming and outgoing. Pretty steep. If you are completely out of options in an emergency it may be worth it -- but a little bit of planning should save you 80-90%.