Prepaid Phones

The 3G-enabled LG Encore is a great choice for those looking for an affordable, compact touchscreen phone to handle voice, messaging and entertainment needs. It's easy to navigate the touch interface of the Encore, and it offers a full virtual QWERTY keyboard for fast typing. And with AT&T's GoPhone prepaid cell service, you can choose a prepaid plan that works best for you--monthly, daily, or by the minute.

The sleek, thin LG Encore offers a 3-inch touchscreen display (see larger image).

Enabled for use on AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, you'll be able to easily access the Internet as well as quickly download video, music and more. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail or viewing Web pages. This GPS-enabled phone can also access the optional AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions.

The Encore comes preloaded with AT&T Social Net application, so it's easy to stay social on the go, with Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace all together in one easy application. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 32 GB), music player, access to personal e-mail and instant messaging services, Web browser, and up to 3 hours of talk time.

Pay As You Go with GoPhone

With AT&T's GoPhone pay-as-you-go service, you get all the benefits of wireless without the surprises--no long-term contracts, credit checks, or deposits. You can easily refill your minutes via prepaid cards or the Internet, or choose to prepay each month and roll over unused minutes.

You can choose from a variety of plans that suit your individual needs--including monthly and daily plans with unlimited talk and text messaging as well as a simple per-minute plan. And with Rollover Balance, you can carry over your unused account balance when you refill before your balance expires, up to the account maximum (learn more below).

Other features include a 3-megapixel camera with video capture and access to personal e-mail
(see larger image).

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6 Mbps speeds with network availability).
• GPS navigation capabilities via AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and re-routing options.
• 3-inch touchscreen display (400 x 240 pixels, 262K color depth)
• Virtual QWERTY keyboard with predictive text for fast typing
• 3-megapixel camera/camcorder with 2x digital zoom
• Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ formats
• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes communication headset, hands-free car kits, and A2DP Bluetooth profiles--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live).
• Access to personal e-mail (AOL, Gmail, Yahoo!, and Windows Live)
• Web browser
• Hands-free speakerphone
• USB connectivity
• Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, and more
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
• TTY/TTD compatible

Vital Statistics

The LG Encore weighs 3.7 ounces and measures 4.17 x 2.10 x 0.47 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).

What's in the Box

LG Encore handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, GoPhone SIM card

AT&T GoPhone Service

AT&T's pay-as-you-go GoPhone plans are wireless plans made easy, simply pay in advance for what you need. No long-term contracts, credit checks, or surprise bills--just all the benefits of wireless, with no complications. In addition, AT&T's Rollover Balance feature lets you carry over your unused account balance when you purchase refill minutes before your balance expires.

Other great GoPhone features include no long distance or roaming fees across AT&T's national service area, the ability to track usage via text messages with an updated balance after each call, and the ability to refill your minutes 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. You can also choose to add international long distance for calling to over 50 countries (including Mexico landlines and Canada) for just for 250 minutes. And you can cancel any time without penalty.

GoPhone Plan Options

• Monthly Unlimited Plan includes unlimited talk, text (both U.S. and internationally), and access to Internet data and web browsing (smartphone users must purchase a separate data package).
• Monthly Plan includes 250 minutes of talk time, unlimited text messages, and international texting at 25¢ per message. Data and mobile web browsing is charged per use, or you can buy a package.
• Unlimited Daily Talk & Text is a good plan for those who do not use their phone every day, and data packages can be added. It's charged ONLY on days when the phone is used to make or receive a voice call (including a call to voice mailbox), use IM, or send a text or picture/video/sound message. Data is charged per use, or via a package.
• Per Minute enables you to make phone calls at just 10¢ a minute--perfect for those looking to use their phone very infrequently or for emergencies. You can also send texts at 20¢ per message (25¢ per international message), or choose a monthly package. Data is charged per use, or via a package.

Smartphone users can use any of these GoPhone plans, however, a smartphone require a data/web package to use data/web services. Pay-per-use data/web is not available on smartphone devices. Data packages for all GoPhone plan options (for mobile web access for e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and more) include the following:

• 500 MB for
• 100 MB for
• 10 MB for

Data packages are good for 30 days, as long as your account balance is not expired. Standard rates apply if feature package is not renewed after 30 days.

Learn more about AT&T GoPhone plans from this handy chart, plus check out AT&T's nationwide coverage map.

See (AT&T's coverage map).

How to Refill Your Account

For your convenience 24/7, you can add money to your account in a variety of ways and in a variety of amounts.

• With Rollover Balance, if you refill your account before your balance expires, you keep your unused balance.
• Purchase a refill card at any AT&T store and over 200,000 other retail locations in the U.S. Most refill cards will let you dial *888* to refill using the PIN number on the card.
• Use a credit/debit card and visit att.com/mygophone to refill online. You can also set up Auto Refill and Text to Refill, which enables you to refill directly from your phone.

To check on your current balance, dial*777# and press SEND to receive a text massage indicating your account balance and expiration date.

AT&T GoPhone refill cards are available in these amounts:

• (30-day expiration)
• (90-day expiration)
• (90-day expiration)
• (90-day expiration)
• 0 (1-year expiration)