My carrier is Verizon. I have 2 smartphones and 1 basic phone. Two phones are on month to month service due to contract lapses. The other phone's contract ends May 2015.
My problem is I really need a new phone (smartphone), but I don't want to sign up for a new 2 year contract. I currently have a discounted data plan for my phone (4gb for $30) where as my husband's phone has only 2gb at the same price. I don't want to loose my locked-in rate, but my phone is starting to lag to the point of irritation.
Now, I can replace my phone through my insurance (GRIP), but I would be paying $100 for the deductible. Research has told me I can purchase the same model on ebay or amazon for less than $50. Hence, I am dropping the insurance tomorrow!! I should have done it months ago. Besides, GRIP is increasing charges starting next month.
Continuing... If I upgrade...
I have a Samsung Stratosphere. If I get a Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere 2, it would run $80 to $160.00, I think. The price is good, but the only disadvantage is my husband has the same model and he uses data without even trying. He can whisper word "data" across the phone and use .2 gigs.
Okay. I need a new smartphone. It doesn't need to be "new", but I am open to suggestions. I like no contracts. AND it has to be an android based phone because I use Square for by business. What's your advice?
Concerns:
I have NEVER replaced a phone without a contract. I am in uncharted territory, so be kind and explain as much as possible. Example: I recently found out I can take my sim card and put it into my replacement phone. By doing so, I transfer my phone number, files, and apps to my new phone. WOW! What a concept!!! Honestly, I had no clue!
Questions: (And these are naive questions...)
Does Verizon have to be notified of my new phone? Are they going to press me for a new contract? Can they cancel service because I went behind their back? Can they screw with my service at all?
Also, I should replace the basic phone too, which is an LG Accolade. It is used by my mother who is in a different state. Does it have a sim card too? If not, what is the protocol for replacing it without a contract?
Goodness, I hope I have asked all the right questions and haven't frightened away all the helpful people with answers.
Warmly,
Sassafras
My problem is I really need a new phone (smartphone), but I don't want to sign up for a new 2 year contract. I currently have a discounted data plan for my phone (4gb for $30) where as my husband's phone has only 2gb at the same price. I don't want to loose my locked-in rate, but my phone is starting to lag to the point of irritation.
Now, I can replace my phone through my insurance (GRIP), but I would be paying $100 for the deductible. Research has told me I can purchase the same model on ebay or amazon for less than $50. Hence, I am dropping the insurance tomorrow!! I should have done it months ago. Besides, GRIP is increasing charges starting next month.
Continuing... If I upgrade...
I have a Samsung Stratosphere. If I get a Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere 2, it would run $80 to $160.00, I think. The price is good, but the only disadvantage is my husband has the same model and he uses data without even trying. He can whisper word "data" across the phone and use .2 gigs.
Okay. I need a new smartphone. It doesn't need to be "new", but I am open to suggestions. I like no contracts. AND it has to be an android based phone because I use Square for by business. What's your advice?
Concerns:
I have NEVER replaced a phone without a contract. I am in uncharted territory, so be kind and explain as much as possible. Example: I recently found out I can take my sim card and put it into my replacement phone. By doing so, I transfer my phone number, files, and apps to my new phone. WOW! What a concept!!! Honestly, I had no clue!
Questions: (And these are naive questions...)
Does Verizon have to be notified of my new phone? Are they going to press me for a new contract? Can they cancel service because I went behind their back? Can they screw with my service at all?
Also, I should replace the basic phone too, which is an LG Accolade. It is used by my mother who is in a different state. Does it have a sim card too? If not, what is the protocol for replacing it without a contract?
Goodness, I hope I have asked all the right questions and haven't frightened away all the helpful people with answers.
Warmly,
Sassafras