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The technical requirements of running google maps would immediately turn your dumb phone into a smart phone.

Why don't you just uninstall everything from your phone but whatsapp and google maps?

Try to switch your SIM card on your iPhone without having access to WiFi or any other assisting device, in a remote terrain where you need the new SIM immediately.

He is worried about distractions from other websites/apps if I had to guess and or does not need all extra features.

The biggest issue is that you need data for the maps, unless you plan ahead and download them off line.

Check out TMobile's 25$ a month just Text and Calling service that came out fairly recently.

I am looking for the same thing as you, but unfortunately have used a ton of software to replicate it.

I wish phone companies would go back to simple =(

I paid $150 for a Samsung phone that does everything you mentioned.

Which phone?

Samsung J3 from Amazon.com