Android
(From least to most expensive)
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Phone / Android version needs to be 5.0 / Lollipop or later
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Motorola Moto E 4 or newer (meaning a bigger number: E5, E6 are OK too though more pricey)
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Samsung Galaxy J 5 or newer
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Moto G5 or newer
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Nokia 5 or newer
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Honor 7 or newer
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Google Nexus 5X
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HTC E8 or newer
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Samsung Galaxy S 5 or newer
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HTC M8 or newer
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 or newer
iPhone
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iPhone 5 or later
Data plans
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1 GB of high-speed data per month minimum, 2+ preferred
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4G / LTE data speeds
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Verizon, ATT, T Mobile carriers are good choices. Boost, Sprint are second-tier choices
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We do send text/SMS messages to drivers, so some allotment there is good
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Prepaid is OK assuming a good carrier and data speed
Accessories
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Car charger
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A good quality, shock-absorbing case is advisable if you will be taking the phone out of the car and carrying it around the job site a lot.
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A screen protector might be advisable for the same reason as the case - having a scratched up screen is irritating and can make it hard to click accurately
What to avoid
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Buying the phone and SIM/data plan separately
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Cheap Google phones
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A Tracfone or similar bargain basement prepaid phones
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Phones under $50 (really $100 plus plan is as low as they should reasonably expect to pay)
Comments
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Great article - totally clear now what works!
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