We are switching from AT&T cell phone to service to Verizon, and I'd like to perform the switch smoothly while also using one of the new phones as a Christmas gift. Your advice on the proper procedure would be welcome.
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posted by Rock Steady
on Nov 20, 2012 -
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How strongly should I feel about hanging on to my grandfathered AT&T unlimited data plan?
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posted by escabeche
on Nov 4, 2012 -
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I need a Verizon phone to carry me over until the new iphone release. What's a decent cheap phone to get without doing the contract renewal or using up my upgrade?
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posted by msbrauer
on Aug 17, 2012 -
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I've been receiving calls every few days for the past few months from a company trying to sell me prescription drugs from India. I've tried telling them to please stop calling, putting them on donotcall.gov, filing a complaint with the FCC, and even complaining to Washington state which seems to be where the calls are routed from domestically. None of these have worked so far...though that isn't too surprising. What does surprise me is that I'm unable to even put a block on the number because it has a 3 digit int'l prefix and Verizon's system for blocking can only handle 10 digit numbers! The number reads on 001-206-337-3269 on my phone. Pretty frustrating. Any other ideas? thanks!
posted by grammalvsu
on Jul 12, 2012 -
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Upgrading my phone: I'm debating a Droid 4, but I'm a bit nervous about the mediocre reviews of the camera. Will a third-party camera app improve the photo quality?
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posted by soleiluna
on Apr 5, 2012 -
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Major weird issues porting lines (iPhone to iPhone) from AT&T to Verizon. Please halp!
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posted by radioamy
on Dec 2, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a (Verizon) dumb phone that will silence the ring when any exterior button is pushed.
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posted by BrashTech
on Nov 21, 2011 -
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Can you help me find a phone to fit these needs? - Verizon network, decent camera, flip/clamshell design (or otherwise butt-dial proof), no data plan required, and good build quality.
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posted by pilibeen
on Nov 10, 2011 -
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I want to buy a new "smart phone". (Hopefully smarter than its soon to be owner.) I want to try (or test drive) them out first. Is there a way to try various phones for a few days before actually purchasing one?
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posted by JohnnyGunn
on Oct 10, 2011 -
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My cell phone display has gone black, for no reason I can see, and now I'm receiving a mysterious new spate of text messages-- which I can't read or identify the sender of. Help?
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posted by dee lee
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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Now that the Verizon iPhone is official, I'm going to be counting down the days until February 10th. I'd like your tips/advice/anecdotes about switching from Android to iPhone.
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posted by radioamy
on Jan 11, 2011 -
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I just got the LG Cosmos on Verizon (not the LG Cosmos Touch), and the booklet it comes with is nearly useless. Anyone else have this phone? Help?
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posted by tzikeh
on Dec 22, 2010 -
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I reallllly don't want to change my phone number, but it would be nice to be able to use my cell phone from home...
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posted by Tandem Affinity
on Sep 30, 2010 -
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What kind of phone should we get our son for his 17th birthday? We'd like to get him something reasonably cool, while keeping it reasonably cheap.
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posted by lukemeister
on Aug 23, 2010 -
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Can I cancel my Verizon Wireless contract (and pay the early termination fee) and then sign back up with a new contract to my existing family plan and still manage to keep my number?
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posted by carpyful
on Jul 29, 2010 -
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What is a good smart-ish phone usable with Verizon's inexpensive data plan?
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posted by medusa
on Mar 23, 2010 -
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Can you please explain cell phone unlocking as it pertains to CDMA networks in the US? Or, more specifically, I have a Palm Centro for Sprint that I would like to use on Verizon, and I would like some advice on if this is possible and if so what do I do?
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posted by radioamy
on Jan 11, 2010 -
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Are there any verizon non-smart phones out there that could syc via bluetooth (or some other non-internet way) with a google calendar?
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posted by dan g.
on Oct 13, 2009 -
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How can I make Verizon Wireless treat me better? They changed my plan without my consent.
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posted by digividal
on Oct 12, 2009 -
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How do I delete old data on a MotoRazr Maxx cell phone which was formerly on Verizon, and set it up as an extra for someone who uses Alltel?
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posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy
on Aug 21, 2009 -
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So I dropped my iPhone and the screen shattered. Now what? What should I buy and how does it affect my ATT contract?
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posted by decrescendo
on Jul 2, 2009 -
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Any good
Motorola E815 (Verizon Wireless) replacements? I love love love this phone. Although I've had issues with it, the non-Verizon interface is top notch, the texting is the best I've ever encountered, and the signal quality/sound quality is great. I've been simply buying them on Ebay, but was looking for other Verizon options made in the last 4 years. Price: Cheap.
posted by sandmanwv
on Mar 12, 2009 -
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Can I use a Blackberry on Verizon Wireless without the special expensive Blackberry plan?
posted by Maia
on Jan 11, 2009 -
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Are there any good GTD and/or organizational solutions using a Verizon phone and not subscribe to a data plan? What phone can i get that has calendar/ todo lists syncing capbablites that doesn't
require a data plan?
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posted by retro88
on Dec 16, 2008 -
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Narrowed my phone choices down to: iPhone, Blackberry Bold, and Samsung Omnia. Which one should I get?
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posted by decrescendo
on Nov 29, 2008 -
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What type of phone should I buy next month and what carrier should I be on? I'm on a Verizon family plan right now with my parents and it expires around Thanksgiving. I have a free upgrade with Verizon, as well.
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posted by decrescendo
on Oct 30, 2008 -
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No landline. My house is full of cell phone dead zones. I'm thinking about leaving my cell phone in a place where it gets reception, then using a Bluetooth headset for using the phone while I walk around the house. Is this doable?
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posted by BobbyVan
on Oct 7, 2008 -
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I just got a Samsung SCH-U340 (catchy, eh?) and I seem to have two text messages in the inbox. When I try to check them, the phone instantly shuts down and restarts (with the Verizon Logo sequence). I have tried deleting all the messages, which effects everything
but the inbox (those messages remain) and doing an all settings reset (which is under the security menu), also to no avail. How do I fix this?
posted by phrontist
on Sep 16, 2008 -
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It's come the time to buy a new cellphone. I have a RAZR V2 and it's falling apart. My Verizon contract is up in November. Should I re-up with Verizon and stay on my family plan or should I break off and/or go to another carrier? And what phone should I look into? All I know is that I do not want a huge fold out QWERTY keyboard like a 16-year-old girl with a Sidekick and probably do not want a Motorola.
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posted by decrescendo
on Jun 23, 2008 -
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I am a verizon cell phone customer and just got rid of our landline. We are a family of 5. Three teens.
I hate getting voicemail. Should I cancel this feature on my cellphone? Do any of you run your life just fine without voicemail?
My kids all text me.
For example, a friend just called me and left a message to call her back. I do not want to call her back! If I did not have voicemail I would not be obliged to call her.
I know it sounds like I am mean but I just hate the phone.
Any ideas?
posted by seekingsimplicity
on Jun 2, 2008 -
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Please help me choose a new cell phone, I need to replace a broken phone. Details-My plan is Verizon, I have no desire to change providers. I'm eligible for the "every two years" upgrade. I use a Mac (OS 10.4). I would like the phone to have the following features: small as possible, qwerty keyboard (screen or hardware), web access (email, weather, news), can sync contacts and calendar with my mac. I DON'T need a camera (still or video), or mp3 player. And, of course, I want to spend as little as possible.
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posted by HuronBob
on May 30, 2008 -
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Help me find the perfect (for me) Verizon Wireless phone. I'm not sure, but I think I might want to cross into smartphone land....
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posted by JMOZ
on Mar 6, 2008 -
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What's the best wireless phone service for the NYC area?
I'm as fed up with Verizon as the next guy, but my limited experience with an iPhone in Manhattan left me with dropped/missed calls and very intermittent access to maps, etc. (unless already cached).
Putting aside fun features that
usually work, and imagining your life depended on receiving or making a phone call, which network would you choose?*
*Please speak from experience with a carrier and nevermind the silly games they play (e.g., crippling bluetooth, etc.); I simply need a service that doesn't miss or drop calls.
posted by whoiam
on Mar 3, 2008 -
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My cell phone contract with Verizon is up and I'm thinking of switching to Sprint. Should I?
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posted by pretzel
on Oct 24, 2007 -
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I have a Samsung SCH-A990 cell phone with Verizon Wireless. For the past few months, I have been getting terrible (sometimes non-existent) reception in my apartment.
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posted by zembla3
on Oct 2, 2007 -
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Cellphone Filter: Will unlocking a cellphone give you access to features that the service provider disables?
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posted by slavlin
on Aug 8, 2007 -
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Moto Q wifi question...
I know the Verizon Moto Q does not come with wifi becasue Verizon wants to push it's own data plan. I know it has a mini sd port and not a SDIO, but is there any chance on getting a mini sd wifi card to work?
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posted by eleongonzales
on Oct 13, 2006 -
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