. I had to replace my cellphone, which I did today in Quito, near my condo in Centro Historico.
I always use simple "celus," nothing accomodating fancy aps or even tweeting.
The price was lower than I expected (being that electronics and such are typically higher here than back in the U.S.A.): $35.72 plus tax, virtually the same price of my previous, similar phone purchased in Las Vegas, NV, USA, two years ago.
This was a "promocion" (little-known Doppo brand) offered by JMC Celulares, near the corner of Guayaquil y Manabi, just across from Plasa del Teatro. It's the shop just behind the Del Teatro "Trole" station (southbound trolleys) with lettering that says "Cabinas Telefonicas" and "Recargas Por Mayor."
For all I know, such a promocion may be available in Mariscal sector or elsewhere in Quito or Ecuador as well.
JMC sold me extra minutes (they said three dollars worth are included in the purchase) and helped me record an outgoing "mensaje." No extra charge for the latter.
This promocion was available to everyone. No need to tell them that cccmedia in Quito sent you.