Reddit reviews Blackberry Q5 SQR100-3 8GB Unlocked GSM Dual-Core OS 10.2 Cell Phone - Black
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G Network: HSDPA 800 / 900 / 1900 / 21003.1" IPS LCD Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen; BlackBerry 10.2 upgradable to 10.2.1Dual-Core 1.2 GHz Processor, Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 45 Megapixel Camera (2592 x 1944 pixels) w/ Autofocus, LED Flash + Front-Facing 2 Megapixel CameraInternal Memory: 8GB, 2GB RAM + microSD Slot Expandable up to 32GB
I was in a similarboat two years ago in that I had never owned a mobile phone. Paid $150 for an unlocked Q5 from the blackberry store and it was great, couldn't be beat for the price. Now they are even cheaper.
I upgraded to a Passport a year later but I still use the Q5 to play music and as a backup phone. It works just fine, the keyboard is small but I managed to use it with my large hands. Nothing has changed in the past few years that makes this phone obsolete.
As long as it says unlocked you are good to go. It looks like you can buy them on Amazon unlocked from Blackberry for $100. I don't know how you'd find a better phone for $100.
You need a phone that supports HSPA/UMTS Band 1 (2100MHz).
iD mobile uses the Three network, so any phone supported by Three will work with iD. That doesn't take into account SIM locks, though.
If you must go with a BlackBerry (which I think most people nowadays will regret), at least go with one using the BB10 OS: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BlackBerry-Smartphone-Touch-Display-Ready/dp/B00DI7ZSSQ/ref=sr_1_14?s=telephone&ie=UTF8&qid=1503423059&sr=1-14
I just bought a Q5. Might want to consider that one too. I really love the look and feel. amazon