Phone suggestions for kid who needs band 12?

[JAJameson2010]

We are switching BFs son onto our phone plan with t-mobile. He does need band 12 because of where he lives. Any phone suggestions?

Looking for an older model. Durable is a plus, but we can always get a case for that. Any suggestions?

Not sure if a t-mobile branded device might be easier for child monitoring stuff? Or will it function the same as an unlocked phone?

Hoping to spend a good chunk less than $300, but I'm having trouble finding the b12 requirement.

We are both using Nexus 6s, but the kid probably doesn't need anything that big!

Any help would be very appreciated!

 

[KOLIO]

Just about anything available from T-Mobile supports Band 12,however,best to verify beforehand:
http://willmyphonework.net/

If a refurb isn't off the table,T-Mobile has several,including the HTC M8,for $199:
http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/htc-one-m8-certified-pre-owned.html

I recommend this vs a less expensive newer phone that has weaker internals/less memory/etc.....
FWIW,I've owned the HTC M7/M8/M9 & would recommend any of the three.

 

[KOLIO]

A couple BTWs:
Most,if not all new-ish AT&T phones should do just fine,but,there's a couple things to consider should you go this route:
1) WI-FI Calling may or may not work,wouldn't hurt to ask around depending on model.
2) If you're concerned about receiving Android O/S updates,you'll need an active AT&T SIM Card to get the update pushed to the phone. I've also been down this road & any savings on a sale were squandered getting the update by having to purchase a months worth of service................

 

[Sept1967]

HTC M8 isnt a band 12 device

http://www.spectrumgateway.com/compatible-phones

"Just about anything available from T-Mobile supports Band 12"
Nope.......

 

[Sept1967]

All of these are on the Nope list

iPhone 5s / 5C
LG G3
Galaxy Note 3
Lumia 435

 

[KOLIO]

HTC M8 isnt a band 12 device

http://www.spectrumgateway.com/compatible-phones

"Just about anything available from T-Mobile supports Band 12"
Nope.......

I stand corrected,sorry 'bout that everyone............

 

[tube517]

LG G Stylo

Solid phone w/budget price

Just got Marshmallow 6.0

T-mobile's is the "good" version (Boost version has inferior specs)

 

[Sept1967]

PS you can usually get the exact same phone cheaper at Walmart
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-Samsung-Galaxy-Grand-Prime-Prepaid-Smartphone/45656392