using verizon prepaid phone for replacing contract phone

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Can I use a prepaid phone I buy from Best Buy for replacing contract phone?  Right now I have month-to-month, I might want to switch to smartphone next year.  I don't want to be in another 2yr contract using basic phone.  The current (old) phone I am using just doesn't work well anymore.  "Can you hear me now???"  Everyone says they can't hear me.

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Prepaid devices usually require that it be activated on a prepaid plan for six months before it can be activated on a postpaid account. You might want to check into purchasing a basic phone at full retail price or purchase a slightly used phone from third party sites like Swappa.