* How to get dumbphones
Why dumb down?
most of us have learned the hard way that we need more than just self-control, grayscale screens, and private resolutions to reduce our screen time. ppl get the most out of MO when they fully abandon their smartphones for the month.
why? every device has an opinion about how we should be relating, attending, and spending our time -- an opinion expressed in the form of its hardware and software design. beginning in the '90s, a couple of companies decided it would be a good idea to try combining telephones and computers into one all-purpose pocket communicator. the dumbphone says nah. its intentionally-limited functionality leaves room for mind & body wandering, for fruitful friction, for glorious glitches.
all dumbphones are welcome at Month Offline, most ppl use the dumbphone 2 from dumb.co. the company was started by two of MO's founders and some of the very first participants. inspired by everything they learned during MO, they built a dumbphone that makes it easy (but not too easy) for ppl to flip off.
What are the dumbphone deets?
dumb.co is offering a discount code that organizers can give to participants. when u submit an interest form, you'll receive a followup with all the details.
in short: the hardware costs $20 and, upon receiving the phone, they'll need to activate a $15.99/mo phone plan for a minimum of 2 months. shipping usually takes 3–5 business days, so make sure that ur ppl order with enough lead time.
for more options, check out the Dumbphone Finder.
* Ring ring: let's get organized
ready to take the next step? submit an interest form and join the next Q&A session to ask any questions, meet other aspiring organizers, and learn how to get dumbphones.
