Q1.how old do you think a person should be to get this phone?A:any age between 9 and 18!if you are older than that age you should probley get a phone that has a plan.not a prepayQ2.when you take pictures does it use yoor minutes?A:no it does not use your minutes.and you can zoom and add a frame and store many many photos and send and recieve photos as well as text!Q3.do you think it is the best pre paid phone there is?A:well i havent tried all the pre-paid phones but the minutes come in as money so if you had $20.00 worth of minutes each minute is 10 cents and each text is 5 cents.i am 12 years old going on 13 and this phone is great and has many awesome features on the camera and on the phone.it is a very good phone that will please any kid or tween or teen!!!=)