A:AnswerHi, yes it has backlighting. It differs from the Key2 in that to activate the back light you have click on a key (like the shift key) whereas the other one you just have to scroll your fingers over it. But yes it does show the backlight as you use it.
A:AnswerI bought the phone unlocked (not unlocked for AT&T). I have a straight talk SIM card and put it in and it worked I didn't have to do anything special.
A:AnswerBest Buy has been lowering and slightly raising the retail price sine just before Black Friday. Right now the phone is $269.00 when you buy to activate it later.