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monkey44's avatar
monkey44
Nomad II
Oct 20, 2017

Verizon Gone -- next best??

Got tired of over-billing, Robot calls that never resolve the issue, and three trips to Corp Office ... even two hour long conversations with "problem resolution real voice" ... will not bore anyone with Loooooong story - but after over ten years of phone and hotspot, Verizon is dead to me !!

What is the next best coverage for phone ONLY, do not need internet or hotspot on it - just for one phone line for emergencies and messages. Mostly in Florida, but some travel - when traveling, I only care if it takes messages so I can call in and get contacts.

Wife does all the family stuff on her Android - just need a phone that only does a phone call.

Thanks M44
  • rr2254545's avatar
    rr2254545
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2017
    2oldman wrote:
    kerrlakeRoo wrote:
    Welcome to the Veri Zone, its right next to the twilight zone.
    I don't know what that means. Verizon's been very good to me.


    X2 not problems what so ever
  • 352's avatar
    352
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2017
    Total wireless is the best deal out there using Verizon towers coverage wise
  • riven1950's avatar
    riven1950
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2017
    Straight Talk would be my suggestion. They have phones that use Verison and AT&T. You would want Verison towers. Worked everywhere in Fl for us except the Everglades.
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Oct 20, 2017
    Consumer Cellular offers very price competitive service. (AT&T)

    Richard
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Oct 20, 2017
    kerrlakeRoo wrote:
    Welcome to the Veri Zone, its right next to the twilight zone.
    I don't know what that means. Verizon's been very good to me.
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2017
    monkey44 wrote:
    Got tired of over-billing, Robot calls that never resolve the issue, and three trips to Corp Office ... even two hour long conversations with "problem resolution real voice" ... will not bore anyone with Loooooong story - but after over ten years of phone and hotspot, Verizon is dead to me !!

    consumer cellular. essentially a pay-as-you-go plan. their phones use either Verizon or AT&T but you deal with CC and not the backbone carriers.

    What is the next best coverage for phone ONLY, do not need internet or hotspot on it - just for one phone line for emergencies and messages. Mostly in Florida, but some travel - when traveling, I only care if it takes messages so I can call in and get contacts.

    Wife does all the family stuff on her Android - just need a phone that only does a phone call.

    Thanks M44
  • kerrlakeRoo's avatar
    kerrlakeRoo
    Explorer
    Oct 20, 2017
    Its still Verizon towers but Total wireless
    Unlimited talk and text no data 25 mo
    as above plus 5 gigs data 35
    And if you were with Verizon, you can keep your phone and #

    I've used this quip for years,
    Welcome to the Veri Zone, its right next to the twilight zone.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Oct 20, 2017
    Something from Walmart. Do phones purchased for emergencies ever really get used for that? Seems like if there really was an emergency, you'd want the best coverage available, which, unfortunately, is Verizon.

    I'm sure Jitterbug would be a good choice.

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