Much as I hate this, I may have to leave Verizon too. I'm one of those forever committed types and this sucks! My contract ended and I REALLY NEED a phone with a good processor that is pretty much unbreakable - the galaxy s4 active is the only thing I can find. I would be happy if Verizon had any smart phone with good processor, memory, etc. that was tough, but they don't and I don't feel like having a bulky otter box which doesn't even water protect it. I have a Razr Maxx and it still works (A first for me. I break everything!) It just can't handle the load I put on it and it barely works due to lagging. It's probably beat up too but I haven't even cracked the screen which makes me extremely happy. I have a family plan and despite it costing me a few more dollars to move my number to AT&T, I think I'm going to do it. Then I can just move my three kids over one at a time as their contracts end. Honestly, about 6 or 7 years ago, Verizon told me they would have internet to where I live "in a few months". I still don't have it!! I understand that businesses just do the best they can but I am getting too many disappointments. 
Maybe I'm being suspicious, but I have to wonder if Verizon actually DOES NOT want a great, unbreakable phone because they make so much money off of people breaking their devices! I am happy to pay more for a tough phone that does what I need and I would upgrade when the next best thing came out even if my phone still worked. Most of us would. Seriously, I can't believe that it just isn't possible for them to offer something. My guess is they've had the capability for a very long time already!
Why am I ranting/whining here? I really wish someone would tell me that there is an option! It would have to be better than a Razr Maxx from usefullness perspective or I might as well keep the lagging one I have and no I do not just want an otter box. I have searched and googled soooo much for the answer. Please tell me there is one!!!!