Yes, this Kindle staff member’s phone still works even though all but one of the number keys has fallen off!

Almost everyone in Malawi has a cell phone, but many are falling apart like this one.

There is no monthly service bill. Instead, you buy “air time” cards, putting anything from 12¢ to $2.50 worth of credit on your phone. Then you can send texts for 5¢ each or make calls for about 15¢ per minute.