A good phone would be just a plain and simple old fashioned phone. Actually, it really depends what kind of things you need to use. Perhaps a Samsung phone would be of great use to you because a lot of stores sell that brand of phone without a contract.
does verizon require a contract
$100= with contract (Verizon) $400-$450= without contract
Yes you can
The Verizon iPhone 4 is listed at $449.99 when purchased without a contract. When one signs a 2 year contract, however, one can receive the phone free.
Depending on the budget, phones without a contract may be expensive especially when choosing a smart phone. Phones from companies such as Motorolla are decent for a price lower than $100. For smart phones such as Samsung, it may start around $250.
All of Verizon's plans require at least a one year contract. They do not offer broadband internet for your home, only access from your phone or on your laptop.
If you are on a contract with a phone company you can get a free upgrade if you are on contract with them, you just need to talk to Verizon about free Verizon phones while on contract.
The average Verizon wireless phone varies significantly, depending on the type of phone desired as well as the ability to sign a contract with the company. Phones can range from $0 with a low end phone or a contract to $500+ with a high end phone and no contract.
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Moble all offer reasonably priced contract plans while still having outstanding service. In many cases when you sign up for a contract plan you can actually get the physical phone for free.
Here's a Verizon phone with no contract: http://www.buy.com/specialty_store_6/verizon-cell-phones-with-no-contracts/67266.html . You'll need to buy service separately,
A contract phone is a phone that you pay a monthly rate for, and have to keep paying for. They're usually cheaper, but with a prepaid phone, you can stop your service at any time without breaking the contract.
You can stay on your same plan. You do not have to change. You can even upgrade to a Verizon Wireless phone and still stay on the same plan. The only thing you can not do is move an Alltel phone to a Verizon Wireless plan.