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Best smart phone for pre-paid?

What is the best smart phone available for Verizon Pre-Paid? For example, if I buy a Galaxy S III (or an iPhone, or some other high-end smart phone) can I activate it on my current pre-paid plan? I sent this question to Verizon support, but got no answer... Thanks you for replies !!!

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Ann154

The prepaid plans for smartphones only support 3G only smartphones. A Samsung Galaxy S III for example can't be used on the prepaid plans.

unknown

And those 3G only smartphone stink. Too bad the FCC doesn't allow Verizon to disable 4G access from 4G so people can use those phones on their pre-paid plans.

Jeremy1129

Backing up Ann154 on 3G devices supported on prepay, just a little more information to add.

Just a few devices that can be used on Prepay services:

Iphone 4 Samsung Illusion

Iphone 4s Samsung Reality

Droid X LG Octane (New)

Droid X2

Droid 2

Droid 3

There are quite a few more, if you find a device and would like verification i would contact Prepay at 888-294-6804.

Keep in mind with the Prepay services for Smart Phones, You would have the option to choose between 2 monthly plans:

60.00 Plan : Unlimited Talk and Text, Unlimited Text, 2GB of Data

70.00 Plan : Unlimited Talk and Text, Unlimited Text, 4GB of Data

The 60.00 and the 70.00 Plans have been revised to offer more data

Ann154

I would suspect the Droid Eris, Droid 1 and the Casio Commando are also available for use on the prepaid smartphone plans.

Jeremy1129

No doubts at all :smileyhappy: honestly would be best for the OP to research some device that appeal her and to contact PP customer service for 100% confirmation. There are quite a few of them out there

EGSEGSEGS

But I like my current pre-pay better than the 2 you listed !!! For $35 plus taxes, I'm getting unlimited text, unlimited (!!!) data (3G service only), and 500 call minutes. All I want to do is get a better smartphone, but remain on this exact plan/price.

Jeremy1129

Smartphones are not eligble for the 35.00 monthly Prepay Plans. They are only elible for the 60.00 or the 70.00.

EGSEGSEGS

Yes - I have that price right now with an LG Extravert smartphone. Plan is great, just want different phone.

diamondx

I called verizon to verify if the esn on a used note 2 I was looking to buy was good and and able to be activated --I was told is was clean and could activate with verizon. I'm pretty sure the note 2 is 4g. Am I misunderstanding something here or have I been given false information ?

Ann154

diamondx wrote:
I called verizon to verify if the esn on a used note 2 I was looking to buy was good and and able to be activated --I was told is was clean and could activate with verizon. I'm pretty sure the note 2 is 4g. Am I misunderstanding something here or have I been given false information ?

You can probably activate it, but not on a prepaid plan.

04paula

especially when im being told Straight talk will allow galaxy 3 .. makes no sense on part of Verizon they are loosing business fast

Ann154

04paula wrote:
especially when im being told Straight talk will allow galaxy 3 .. makes no sense on part of Verizon they are loosing business fast

Straight Talk uses the AT&T towers and their GSM network.

04paula

looks as if they don't want to answer your question at all

yoloswag

My opinion is that the iPhone 4s or iPhone 4 is the best device for prepaid. The current Android lineup consists of only a few basic Android devices that lack the performance needed for Android to work well. The iPhone 4s is the best option if you can get one. I purchased the iPhone 4 with my prepaid service but I have not been impressed with its slower performance on the iOS7. As mentioned, 4G phones are not currently compatible with Verizon's prepaid service.

04paula

Ty for your response im actually online checking out all pre pay

options..it does seem iPhone is the best if a person sticks with verizon

pre paid....im looking to use my galaxy III on a pre paiid device its a

brand new phone

unknown

yoloswag wrote:
My opinion is that the iPhone 4s or iPhone 4 is the best device for prepaid. The current Android lineup consists of only a few basic Android devices that lack the performance needed for Android to work well. The iPhone 4s is the best option if you can get one. I purchased the iPhone 4 with my prepaid service but I have not been impressed with its slower performance on the iOS7. As mentioned, 4G phones are not currently compatible with Verizon's prepaid service.

Sorry the Moto G is the best. Who wants a 3.5 inch screen?

yoloswag

Yeah it's kind of a bummer that 4G devices will not work. You really need a powerful Android device like the Samsung Galaxy S III to get the best Android experience. I am not sure if the same promotion is available in your area but at one point in time you could get a certified pre-owned iPhone 4 or iPhone 4s for 100 or 200 dollars respectively. I believe they still might be running the prepaid activation free waiver promotion so you just pay for the phone and service initially.

04paula

Yes its running until march 1st ty

yoloswag

I agree. The Moto G is the best budget Android phone and performance-wise more capable than the iPhones I mentioned earlier. However, my experience with budget Android devices is they are dumped on the market and then no longer maintained. You may get a minor update here and there to fix a major bug but you will usually be left behind when it comes to upgrading to the newest version of Android. Apple has a good track record when it comes to updated "archaic" equipment to the latest flavor of the OS. I am personally not a fan of a large phone as I carry an iPad for larger screen tasks. So to answer your question, I want a 3.5 inch screen :smileyhappy:

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