We have been given a used Verizon / Samsung "Gusto" basic phone. It appears to be workable. Can I go to Verizon and have this phone "activated" and assigned it's own phone number?
Yes.
It's always nice to be able to make use of the gifts we're given, Larbak63. There are only a few things that would prevent you from using a phone on your account: if the equipment was already active on another person's number; if the device was reported as lost/stolen; or a prepaid phone that hasn't already met the minimum usage requirements on a prepaid account. You can check to see if this device is able to be used, and if so, get it going with a new number here: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/activate-your-own-device/ I hope this helps, and enjoy your new phone!
KarolineD_VZW
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