Is there a basic phone with wifi?

Is there a basic phone with wifi capability? Looking for a phone for my 12 year old, he doesn't need a $30 or $40 month data plan.

My yes.  Many young ones have them because their parents won't get them smart phones and a lot of my older friends have them.  Much smaller than carrying a tablet around.  Only other option is there is a carrier that does not require data on their smart phones so you can have talk and text for $35 a month and just use the wifi but you have to pay the retail for the phone is the bad part.  Mary

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