Nice Basic Phone

[jamesthomas22]

I need a new phone.  I want to get a reasonably nice new phone.  I don't want to have to hit the key four times to get an "s".  The Verizon store had only flip phones---just like the one I have.  The only different possibility at the Verizon Online Store was a Pantech Hotshot---and everything I read about them is that they are a piece of junk.  I do not want to use the internet on my phone, i.e. I do not want a smart phone.  I want a "nice dumb phone".  A high quality phone with a good keyboard on which Verizon will allow me to only call and text.  Is there such a possibility?  With other providers?  Thank you.

[vzw_customer_support]

Let's review options jamesthomas22! Check out our Pantech Jest 2, Intensity III or our Samsung Brightside (touchscreen) here http://vz.to/1h7GnNW Thank you.

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[jamesthomas22]

Thank you for the reply.  The Samsung Brightside seems to be what I want

but is it a Basic phone.  From what I've read it seems to have data

capabilities.  Can I use it as a Basic phone?

Thank you  Jim

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[Xyvis]

My grandfather is on my plan because he wants a phone just in case of emergencies. I recently gave him a Samsung Intensity III and he loves it.

I'd recommend paying full retail for this phone though should you decide to get it. It is $149.99 retail price, and while it is only $49.99 online with a 2 year agreement, should you terminate the agreement you face a penalty of up to $175.

A contract doesn't make sense if the termination is more than the full retail price of the phone.

[SydneyK]

I second the Samsung Intensity 3. It's rugged, the keyboard is great, and it slides smoothly. I'd also probably just buy it for $150 off contract.

The Brightside also has a great keyboard. It is definitely a basic phone and you will not need a data plan. One nice thing about the Intensity (and it's probably the same on the Brightside): If you decide you ever want to post a Facebook status update or a tweet, when you use the built-in app on those basic phones it counts against your text messaging plan.

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jamesthomas22 wrote:

Thank you for the reply.  The Samsung Brightside seems to be what I want

but is it a Basic phone.  From what I've read it seems to have data

capabilities.  Can I use it as a Basic phone?

Thank you  Jim

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Even basic flip phones have data capabilities. Just make sure you disable data on the phone when you get it. You can do that via your online account just t be safe.