Who Has Verizon?

Updated on December 03, 2009
D.F. asks from Phoenix, AZ
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Hey yall!
I am in the market for a new phone. I want to switch to Verizon. Problem is that I know NOTHING about their phones. Looking on line can only go so far. I currently have a Sidekick. I LOVE having internet and email. Also important to have good contact database. Would like it to have a good calendar; perhaps to sync with computer? Or is that only available on palms? Sigh. So many choices. =)
OR I thought about getting a Palm Pre for internet/email/gps, calendar, etc. and getting a regular phone with text. Any thoughts?
Thanks so much!

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M.P.

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I LOVE Verizon. Lots of gadgetry. My husband just got a droid and he adores it. They have the best customer service too.
Have fun shopping!

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A.N.

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I actually work for VZW and can provide a little insight...there are alot of phones to choose from. You can either get a basic device with an HTML browser - and I would suggest a Samsung Rouge. Or you can get a Blackberry or PDA. PDAs have a Windows Mobile Operating System which means it works similar to windows on your computer. Blackberry devices have the RIM operating system, which is really good, just gotta get used to it, which doesn't take long. Keep in mind that a PDA or BB device will need a 29.99 add on datat pkg that gives you unlimited internet and email. For the Samsung Rouge, it also requires a data pkg, but it starts at 9.99. If you really want internet and email, I would suggest a BB or PDA, because it pushes the emails to your device. I would suggest starting on the website, reviewing the plans avail, and for the phones, look at the reviews that other customers have posted, that will give you a good indicator of how good it is. As for me, my hubby and I have BB Storms and I love the email, internet, and the touch screen. Any more ?s just ask....

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C.T.

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We have Verizon, and love it. Switched from Sprint almost 2 years ago. It saved us money, our phones have internet, calendar that connects to outlook along with all our contacts and the internet... Love it! Even if the price doubled we would not change carriers.

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C.M.

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They just came out with a new phone that I love and will get when my contract is ready to be renewed. It's Verizon's answer to the IPhone, called the Droid. It has all the capabilities you're wanting plus more. I currently have the LG Env Touch and my husband has the Dare, which we both like.

If you do decide to go with Verizon check out the Kiosks, sometimes you can get a better deal and free extra's along with it or if you order on the Verizon website you can an instant rebate instead of a mail in.

Hope that helps. We have been with Verizon for almost 4 years and have been very happy with their service.

F.H.

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I left Verizon to go to T-Mobile because Verizon charges an extra fee PER Blackberry, and T-Mobile doesn't. That being said, I never had dropped or failed calls with Verizon, I do all the time with T-Mobile. That's my 2 cents, can't help with the phones, I love my Blackberry, but I'm a biz owner so it's a necessity. Good luck!

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K.M.

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Hello, we have Verizon (switched from Alltel about 3 months ago). I have a LG env3 (?), and the voice quality is terrible. They have tried sending a new phone, but it is no better. It's gotten to the point that I can't stand talking on this phone. The calls cut in and out. My husband's phone is basic, but fine. Good luck, I hope you find something that works for you!

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J.K.

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I've used Verizon for many years and I love them! I know nothing about their phones. My children and I have the cheap razor phones but they do great and last a long time. My hubby has a fancier phone for work. They have Verizon Stores where you can go in and they will show you everything and find you a phone that works for you. Good luck!

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J.K.

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Don't get verizon! We had them before and there was always surprise bills every single month. So we switched to alltell and now that alltel merged with verizon guess what we got another surprise bill. We are switching to cricket because besides when they merged all our options on our plan didn't transfer over so we have to pay per txt/pic message when we had unlimited for like $20.

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S.P.

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We have had Verizon for 7 years and have had very few issues. My husband has used a Palm Treo and a Blackberry Tour for his email/text/internet use. I have an Lg evV2 which I do a TON of texting with. I am switching, however, to a Blackberry Curve so I can get my work email pushed to the phone.

I would recommend a "Premium Retailer" over a corporate store or a kiosk, based on advice I got from a friend who works for Verizon corporate. The Premium Retailers have added flexibility in pricing, packaging, etc. and in my opinion are easier to work with. We prefer the store at Fiesta Mall and work with Drew as our salesperson.

Best wishes!
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A.B.

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I had Verizon. It was allright. A little expensive at times but I had everything. You have to have really good credit also to be a part of that without a huge downpayment. I had phone service everywhere including by lower salt river (where I was going fishing) and in the newest parts of Queen Creek. I like AT&T but once again another credit check, hard to get in and we pay for minutes because of the plan. But I still get service everywhere including the middle of nowhere and I like my I phone(it IS all it's cracked up to be). Hope it helps :)

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C.T.

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I have Verizon and their coverage is great! I have the LG Voyager and it is a great phone. I have internet, navigation ect. on it and its great. Good luck

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S.K.

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I have Verizon, switched over from Alltel a couple months ago; have a Blackberry that works very well, for all functions/applications you have listed. I have two email accounts set up, one being my work (with calendar). Overall happy with service, had been Alltel customer since 1999.

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G.D.

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I used to be with at&t and switched to verizon. i'm happy with the switch. my husband has a blackberry and loves it. we can call to any verizon customers for free which i think is great. i suggest finding a store and choosing instead of on line. i've had good luck with customer service and sales. we live near sedona yet if you live near fashion square mall, my husband received the best service there...good luck

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