Considering that service providers in developed countries are already starting to shut down their 2G networks (Optus and Telstra in Australia; Singtel, M1, and

Considering that service providers in developed countries are already starting to shut down their 2G networks (Optus and Telstra in Australia; Singtel, M1, and StarHub in Singapore; AT&T in the US) buying a 2G-only phone in 2015 does not seem like a good idea.