Before mobile phones were tools for surf the internet , lay down video birdcall , and transmute your face intoemojis , they were primarily used for call and texting . AsWTHRreports , the internet and phone service supplier Frontier Communications wants to charge one person back to the dark ages by exchange their smartphone with a flip phone for a whole week — and if they successfully fill out the challenge , they ’ll take the air out with $ 1000 .
The company is launching the " Flip Phone Challenge " to see how well a ego - proclaimed smartphone addict can manage without their equipment . For a full seven days , they ’ll see how to sail biography without the internet at their fingertips . They will have access to a introductory insolent telephone set for simpler communications , but when it comes to consuming spiritualist , accept notes , and looking up directions on the go , they ’ll involve to get creative . To ease the transition , Frontier Communications will provide them with a " Boredom Buster Swag Bag . " It comes with tool that were essential in the pre - smartphone geological era , like a physical function , a pocket telephone book , a notepad and pen , and CDs .
Frontier Communications will take just one someone out of its applicant syndicate to take the challenge . The idealistic candidate is in touch sensation with the latest technology , is an avid social media substance abuser , and is uncoerced to vlog about their experience . They must be 18 years or older and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
In addition to living their animation with a flip phone for a week , the choose nominee will be asked to register their progress , noting any changes in their productiveness , sleep quality , and how long it takes them to correspond with someone . If they can do that while refuse the temptation of smartphone sprightliness , they ’ll receive $ 1000 from the company .
To utilize for the challenge , complete the formhereand excuse in 200 words or less why you ’d be the right soul for the job . Including a video component is encourage , but not required .
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