Yes. I was forced to from June of last year to October of last year actually because my phone broke and wasn't eligible for a free upgrade yet. Couldn't afford my carriers lowest cost smart phone and didn't want to switch because the service and what I pay for it a month is not matchable. so I was stuck using an old school Kio flip phone. I think that was the brand name. It has its pros and cons. It was nice being able to disconnect but it sucked being looked at like I'm homeless every time I was forced to pull it out in public.