Basic phone that will work after 12/2019
todd333
Enthusiast - Level 3

Hello I am looking to upgrade my current phone that will not be supported at the end of the year. I currently have a LG Csmo 3 with a Qwerty key board I like it. I'm dead seat against paying for any data plan over and above my basic phone plan service.  I do not need data  I'm looking for another phone that has the newer technology that will work past December of this year that has a key board on it. a basic phone I can text with and make/receive with a camera nothing else looking for suggestions please let me know of any phones that meet these basic and simple needs.

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boringusername
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there are no phones like what you want. There are the phones you have to choose from

Basic Phones | Verizon Wireless

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boringusername
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there are no phones like what you want. There are the phones you have to choose from

Basic Phones | Verizon Wireless

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todd333
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doesn't have to be a current one that Verizon offers even a older phone that has the new technology looking at an extravert 2 it's not on this list .No longer supported LG devices | Verizon Wireless

or xpression 2 which states its gsm technology.

There are plenty of places to buy new old stock phones I really despise buying from Verizon as well I just like their network I never have an issue with service where ever I go that's the only reason I keep them as my provider.

tikibar1
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Older phones are no longer able to be activated (as of July 1) and those that are currently in use will no longer work after December 31.  Phones must support HD Voice to be activated.

CDMA Network Activation Retirement | Verizon Wireless

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LoveMyQwerty
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Today is 4/17/19. A sales rep a Verizion told me that my old samsung slide would still work afer 12/31/19 because I am a pre paid customer. I have a prepaid senior plan with no data, unlimited txt & calls for $30.00.   Is my service in danger of being discontinued?I am so happy that I don't have to search for a new provider. I like Verizion.

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vzw_customer_support
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Hello, Verizon is phasing out the older network throughout this year and embracing the newer available networks such as 4G and 5G. If you have a device that is not able to access 4G services, it will not be able to be activated. Also, there is a high probability that non 4G devices will be phased out by the end of the year. MarcusS_VZW

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mama23dogs
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@LoveMyQwerty wrote:

Today is 4/17/19. A sales rep a Verizion told me that my old samsung slide would still work afer 12/31/19 because I am a pre paid customer. I have a prepaid senior plan with no data, unlimited txt & calls for $30.00.   Is my service in danger of being discontinued?I am so happy that I don't have to search for a new provider. I like Verizion.


Prepaid is still Verizon and will still be 4G LTE at the end of the year.   Your old slider is not VoLTE capable and will not work at the end on the year.  You will have to choose a flip phone to keep your basic, no data plan. 

 

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LoveMyQwerty
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Are you are saying that the verizion representative that I spoke to was misinformed (or not updated)? Should I assume you are more knowledgeable and that I should start trying to find a provider that will support my phone come December?( I just purchased an unused phone that shoud last at least 2 years.)

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mama23dogs
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@LoveMyQwerty wrote:

Are you are saying that the verizion representative that I spoke to was misinformed (or not updated)? Should I assume you are more knowledgeable and that I should start trying to find a provider that will support my phone come December?( I just purchased an unused phone that shoud last at least 2 years.)


I’m saying that Verizon has well published ahead that they are shutting down CDMA service.  All Verizon, there is no difference between pre and post paid.    Your phone is cdma only.  When CDMA is shut down your phone will not work.    It is also unlikely to work on another network.  

Wait until Verizon notifies you your phone won’t work.  They may make you an offer to replace it.  

 

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vzw_customer_support
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We would not want you to leave us, and feel you deserve the nation's best network. We will have LTE basic phones availble, suckh as the LG Exalt LTE. Keep your eye on our webpage, http://spr.ly/6607EeA9Z, to see what other devices may become availble.

 

CraigS_VZW

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boringusername
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todd333 wrote:

doesn't have to be a current one that Verizon offers even a older phone that has the new technology looking at an extravert 2 it's not on this list .No longer supported LG devices | Verizon Wireless

or xpression 2 which states its gsm technology.

There are plenty of places to buy new old stock phones I really despise buying from Verizon as well I just like their network I never have an issue with service where ever I go that's the only reason I keep them as my provider.

The only basic phones that will work are the ones in the link I posted. You can take my word on that or not but it's the truth.

the xpression 2 does not have LTE neither does the extravert 2. It has to have LTE especially band 13 and support Verizon VoLTE. No non-Verizon basic phones do that. And the only Verizon phones that do are the only one still being sold

todd333
Enthusiast - Level 3

It's not that I didn't take your word for it I'm just looking for a phone with a keyboard that doesn't need data and will still work come the end of the year. I don't need the latest and greatest a older model that is not still sold as "current" deal at the store doesn't seem like a tall request for a manufacture to make a phone with a basic need and a keyboard. I may have to look into a pay as you go plan that has a phone that meets my needs.  thank you for your replies

boringusername
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What Verizon has on the site is all there is. Verizon doesn't make phones and if phone manufactures don't want to make basic phones with keyboards they won't. heck most don't eve make ANY basic phones anymore. Verizon can request all they want but there is very little demand so no incentive for the manufacturers to make them.

vkjk
Enthusiast - Level 2

If you do find a basic phone that will work with the coming changes does not require a data plan and has a Qwerty keyboard, please PLEASE post it and where you found it, who it is with, etc.!  I am willing to leave Verizon if needed to get what I really want, if it will really work beyond the changes in wireless networks at the end of 2019.

bewilder
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I'm with ya vkjk.  I expect to leave Verizon in December, or whenever my current Gusto 3 quits, whichever comes sooner.  Its not like I've received fabulous service all these years, its always a major pain to get help. But it used to work, and now it won't.  I've been with Verizon for 13 years. I don't want to change but I've tried the Cadence and its a piece of junk that is bigger and less fucntional. Gee, who wouldn't want that?

I want a compact basic flip phone no bigger than what I have now, and it doesn't exist with Verizon, or won't work after December

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mama23dogs
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@bewilder wrote:

I'm with ya vkjk.  I expect to leave Verizon in December, or whenever my current Gusto 3 quits, whichever comes sooner.  Its not like I've received fabulous service all these years, its always a major pain to get help. But it used to work, and now it won't.  I've been with Verizon for 13 years. I don't want to change but I've tried the Cadence and its a piece of junk that is bigger and less fucntional. Gee, who wouldn't want that?

I want a compact basic flip phone no bigger than what I have now, and it doesn't exist with Verizon, or won't work after December


Not true!   Verizon still has basic flip phones that are LTE.  All of these phones WILL work in 2020.   Please see them here:  https://www.verizonwireless.com/basic-phones/   

The Kyocera is a good phone.   You spend $40, yeah , you get junk

What is not available is a qwerty keyboard basic phone.  

 

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mama23dogs
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@bewilder 

 


I was writing of the Dura xv.  Those are good.  The one at half that price is junk

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bewilder
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The Dura is larger in every dimension, and weighs a whopping 60% more than the Gusto.  

I paid $12 for my Gusto brand new. 

the Exalt is also over 4" long...

We are going backwards now, from smaller and smaller to bigger and bigger.

 

 

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mama23dogs
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@bewilder wrote:

The Dura is larger in every dimension, and weighs a whopping 60% more than the Gusto.  

I paid $12 for my Gusto brand new. 

the Exalt is also over 4" long...

We are going backwards now, from smaller and smaller to bigger and bigger.


Newer phones are more expensive.   More durable phones are bigger and heavier because they have a shock absorbing exterior.   

    And what makes you think changing carriers is a solution?   At&t is offering 3 LTE basic phones.  

Sonim.  4.4” and over 6 ounces  $190

Cingular 2. 4.1 inches and over 4 ounces

So it’s the same story, lesser coverage.   It’s time to adjust to the reality and accept change is coming.  Changing carriers will only delay the inevitable.  

 

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FOREVERMAN
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Hmmmm I am under the impression that any phone even the old bag phones are to be able to call 911 by law even if not activated. This means that CDMA phones should still work because Verizon under that law would still have to support CDMA. Activation just won't be available. I do know that Verizon stores have been saying that activation of CDMA phones is not possible for awhile. But I have activated a CDMA phone just recently myself. So who actually tells the public the truth anymore is a better question to be answered.

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mama23dogs
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That’s not what the law says.   It provides free access, no service plan required.   It doesn’t require networks to keep antiquated technology just for the odd 911 caller who doesn’t own a phone from this decade.   Users will need a phone capable of connecting to the existing network.   At&t shut 2g, Verizon is shutting CDMA.  Phones not capable of LTE or 3g/HSPDA will not have 911  ability  

Analog, pre 2008, no connection possible.  https://www.wral.com/analog-cell-phone-users-won-t-be-able-to-call-911/2412584/

So, no, once CDMA is shut down there is no network for CDMA only phones to connect to.   Just as old 2g phones can’t connect if there is no 2g network.   Those old phones may have 3g/HSPDA and connect to at&t or t-mobile

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