This basic model — known as a “dumb phone” these days — could only be used for calls and texts. No apps, no internet, no (or, at least, fewer) distractions. “I became overwhelmed and ...

State of play: DumbWireless, founded in 2022, offers phones ranging from $50 to upwards of $300 from companies including Light, Punkt and Nokia, as well as a T-Mobile service plan with various ...