Agreed that it is a lot more than you are willing to spend but this is a very good phone: https://m.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/lg-stylo-4-brand-new-unlocked-6-2-screen/13029973
Just a thought. You could refer your wife and save a few dollors "Get referred and you'll receive a one-time $10 credit! Plus we'll take $1 off your payment every 30 days for every friend you refer for as long as they stay with us. Sharing is caring!...
Try going to Network - Mobile Networs - Access Point Names - then triple tap on the three dots on the top right corner. I just tried it on my Android 8.1 phone and it worked.
