I have had a reasonably happy relationship with my T-Mobile G2 (aka HTC Desire Z) these past two years, but my contract is up, and I have long coveted the iPhone, mostly based on its picture taking and video chatting capabilities. Should I just get one and take advantage of T-Mobile's new pricing? Or should I jump to a new carrier? An attempt to make this less open-ended is inside.
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posted by Xalf
on Apr 14, 2013 -
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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 -
14 answers
How to go about buying a phone on eBay, and installing your current sims card yourself?
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posted by jamesdtj
on Nov 4, 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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My phone wasn't working this morning because someone had activated another phone using the same number. Is this a scam? How do I protect myself?
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posted by troika
on Oct 9, 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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Are there any good Verizon android phones that are similar in size to the iphone?
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posted by Kolath
on Jun 25, 2012 -
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How do you port just one phone number from a family plan to a new one? My son is going off his dad's Verizon mobile family plan and is getting his own (not necessarily through Verizon). His dad has several lines on his family plan and will be keeping that account.
posted by Wordwoman
on May 11, 2012 -
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What can I do to bend Verizon to my will? Or is it time to head out in search of greener pastures?
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Jan 30, 2012 -
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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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Cell phone ninjas, hack my phone life! What is the best cell phone and plan for me?
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posted by enzymatic
on Oct 21, 2011 -
8 answers
Walk me through this complicated transfer of two separate Verizon phone numbers onto an AT&T family plan.
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posted by billtron
on Sep 27, 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 -
21 answers
My husband and I will be travelling to Canada next month (
previously) and are wondering what our cheapest bet is for cell phones. We don't care so much about calling home to the US, but it would be nice to be able to make brief calls and send texts to each other.
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posted by booksherpa
on Jun 24, 2010 -
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Boston Cell Phone Filter: Please help me with this seemingly simple cell phone decision.
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posted by sully75
on May 24, 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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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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Three times this month: we lose dial tone. We call to complain. Their automated system runs an automated "line test," which fixes the problem. Is the excuse Verizon just gave me for why we this keeps happening plausible?
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posted by ook
on Sep 2, 2009 -
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What demon has possessed my girlfriend's Verizon ENV2 (AKA
LG VX9011) and reduced it to a mostly deaf and mute state? How do we exorcise this malevolent presence?
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posted by de void
on Aug 3, 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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Which phone (older and cheaper maybe?) has an affordable data plan and an acceptable web browser for use on the Verizon network?
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posted by pilibeen
on May 16, 2009 -
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Time to kill the landline and consolidate communications...but can I keep that phone number? What's your best suggestion for keeping the landline number active?
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posted by nmabry
on Dec 30, 2008 -
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Is there a good way to get a reduced rate from Verizon on data and voice service on a wireless phone like a Blackberry for my husband? I've heard people get deals on wireless phone service by threatening to switch providers, and wondered if that or signing up for a long term plan could get me a deal.
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posted by onlyconnect
on Dec 7, 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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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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Thinking of moving my landline and DSL service from Verizon to Time Warner in New York City. I'd be interested to hear about other experiences, as well as any other suggestions people might have.
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posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Apr 1, 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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Soon I will be able to get a new cell phone on my contract with Verizon. My current phone, a Samsung A930 is a clamshell style, and it doesn't display whether or not I have a text message when it's shut. Are there any phones out there of the clamshell design that display a small envelope or other symbol on the external display?
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posted by cjorgensen
on Jan 1, 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'm a customer of Verizon Wireless in New Jersey. If I purchase an "unlocked", refurbished Motorola V3 RAZR can I use it with my current Verizon service/phone #?
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posted by de void
on Jul 24, 2007 -
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Where on the web can I find screenshots of email and calendar user interfaces for devices using Wireless Sync? Specifically, the LG9900 and the Treo 700w?
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posted by micketymoc
on Jun 3, 2007 -
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The Verizon Motorola E815 cell phone comes with about 30 junk photos that won't delete, using up memory and making browsing the photos you want difficult. Has anyone figured out a way to delete them?
posted by rabbus
on Apr 10, 2007 -
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Can I buy a used or unlocked phone for my plan with Verizon, or is this a right given only to those blessed with GSM carriers?
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posted by Bengston
on Feb 15, 2007 -
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