Jan wrote:
> Hi Richard,
> Thank You for your input.
> Yes Definitely need a new phone and I feel with the $100 credit I can
> get a much better one for that plus maybe an extra $20.
>
> The battery on this one is toast and the bluetooth headset will make
> life much easier. The camera on this one is bad and the navigator
> capability would be nice to have as I will be traveling allot this summer.
>
> The only real benefit I see to buying direct from a Verizon store is
> that if I have a problem with the phone I can simply take it back in to
> a store and replace it .... easier than sending back to online vendor
> etc....
>

You will be required to sign a new, two year, contract with Verizon
Wireless! A battery is a lot cheaper than a new contract!!

> SO with that said it is a big benefit really as I will not have a
> landline as a backup phone ..
>
> Once I activate a new phone will my old one be obsolete or can I still
> use it?

It depends on whether you get a new number with your new phone. If the
new phone has the same number, your old one becomes a "brick" or a
paperweight! If you get a new number, your old phone still works and
you still have to pay the bill for it each month until you ask Verizon
Wireless discontinue service.