Ok, so, the feature phone lineup is getting stale. Most would agree on this. It's not a huge deal, but it would be nice if it was updated with compelling offerings. (It's frustrating to see multiple compelling feature phones on other carriers networks and basically none on Verizon's) If you think it's fine- ok- not me though, and others are with me on this, I'm sure...) Also, if you think I should just choose another carrier, please don't clog up this thread with comments about how I have the power of choice to speak with my money. I'm with Verizon for the foreseeable future, so there's no option to "just go somewhere else with my money..." Now that we've got that out of the way... Does anyone, including VZW Empoyees, know if the feature phone lineup will be getting any additions?Does anyone have any idea when this will happen next?Does anyone have any idea what kinds of devices will be offered (brands, phone names not needed- just what kinds of features will be the focus on any new offerings)? I know there are multiple threads out there, but they're all basically dead...and this needs to be kept on the front burner... So...any takers?

I understand your concern and I would like to address it for you. Your post mentioned that you use your device for pictures and videos, and that you send the pictures from your device. I have checked our currently offered feature phones and we offer some ...

I highly doubt "basic" phones will completely go away. You can get prepaid daily use and unlimited texting for that kind of a price as long as you're not calling everyday.

I know, it would be HORRIBLE if I could have something for $20-$30 a month for light calling and texting lol

kturcotte wrote: What if I can't/don't want to pay for data?Then you won't have a cell phone.

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Verizon-data-plan-DROID-iPhone-Android,news-13439.html#xtor=RSS-999 "He also predicts a continual shift away from feature phones and into smartphones." So are they finally going to offer smart phones without a data plan? What if I can't/don't want to pay for data?

In the words of Professor Farnsworth, Good News Everyone! It tentatively looks like there will be a successor to the Samsung Reality/u370. "FCC Outs Samsung U380 Slider for Verizon"http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=9426 "FCC filing reveals the Samsung U380 - a slider bound for Verizon?"http://www.phonearena.com/news/FCC-filing-reveals-the-Samsung-U380---a-slider-bound-for-Verizon_id24465

The Casio Ravine 2 was just released. But beware that it lacks a music player. This was confirmed by a few people on another forum who just received it.

Verizon’s Smart PhonesAs of 10/26/11 9:31 Mountain Time 1. October 13 2011 Samsung Stratosphere2. October 7 2011 iPhone 4S3. September 29 2011 HTC Rhyme4. September 22 2011 Pantech Breakout5. September 21 2011 LG Enlighten6. September 8 2011 Motorola Droid Bionic7. August 21 2011 Blackberry Torch 98508. August 15 2011 Blackberry Bold 99309. July 7 2011 Motorola Droid 310.May 26 2011 LG Revolution11.May 26 (19) 2011 Motorola Droid X212.May 26 (19) 2011 Sony Xperia13.May 26 2011 HTC Trophy14.May 16 2011 Samsung Droid Charge15.April 28 2011 HTC Incredible16. April 28 2011 Casio Commando17.March 17 2011 HTC Thunderbolt18.February 11 2011 iPhone 419.November 18 2010 LG Vortex20.November 11 2010 Samsung Continuum21.November 9 2010 Motorola Droid Pro22.September 16 2010 Blackberry Curve 9330 The feature phones have been released by about four different companies in the last couple years, and their features have gone all but extinct! They also seem to just be renaming old phones or re-releasing them. They're cutting the lifeline of those of us who want an affordable phone with good features and good service. Is that too much to ask? No wonder the Basic phones have been selling less. Verizon is monopolizing the network, allowing our feature phones to be unsatisfactory, and killing them off so that in a few years they will be gone! Whereas the smartphones have boomed! It's a bit sad. These are the different- not the ones that are unavailable or certified preowned- phones that are available on the current Verizon site. This is NOT RIGHT in my opinion. We shouldn't have our minds made for us, what happened to that excellent customer understanding that Verizon used to have. If theirs was a worse network, we would have made the switch years ago. Get better phones or loose good customers!

Verizon has doomed the "basic" phone community. I am on a family plan, and we cannot afford the exuberant prices for five unlimited smart phone plans- because really, who doesn't use up the smaller amounts quickly...? The "New Basic Phones" are not happening. Check out the latest phones. Verizon’s “Basic Phones”As of 10/26/11 9:31 Mountain Time 1. October 6 2011- Pantech Hotshot 2. October 4 2011- Pantech Jest 2 3. August 11 2011- LG Revere 4. August 9 2011- Samsung Convoy 2 5. July 14 2011- LG Cosmos 2 6. November 18 2010- LG Cosmos Touch 7. October 28 2010- LG Octane 8. July 29 2010- Samsung Haven 9. June 29 2010- Samsung Intensity 2 10. August 21 2009- Verizon EscapadeI didn't find much information on the Gusto...

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pgumprecht wrote:
just noticed that the Octane has been reduced to free on Verizon's site. It has been 100 bucks for the longest time. Is it getting ready to be replaced or is this just V's Chritmas cheer for the little folks?

I'd say a little Christmas cheer, I got one back in the summer for free on a 3 day sale. It's a pretty solid phone so i think it's gonna be around for a while.

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