Jitterbug phone: Does anybody know if I can keep Verizon with the Jitterbug phone?
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You would actually need to become a "Jitterbug/GreatCall Customer". We use Verizon's towers so you'd still have the same great coverage....you would just pay your monthly fee to us. Plus, we have no contracts! -Sean from Jitterbug
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It's a model that was released about 2.5 years ago. I purchased mine used in December and I have found no problems thus far with using the current Verizon network. But suddenly my phone has started moving slowly...not sure what that's about. I'm going to take it in to the Verizon store to see if they have any ideas. I had been having a bit of an issue with the keyboard at first and the guy said he remembered a glitch that came with this model and did a fix on it which worked very well.
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I'm so unhappy as well as dissapointed with the whole jitter bug scene. I purchased the phone a few months ago for my dad and now the phone is obsolete. Has no camera so no good but the company won't handle the problem.I@ would not recommend anyone to do business with them.
933495
When I lost mine, I switched. But the guy who helped me set it up phone at the Verizon told me that the phone can be set either way. Some of them might not know how. And the incentives they have may lead them to obfuscate.
1373634
The information I read indicated that the phone wasn't compatible with contracted plans but you might want to call up Verizon anyway and ask them.
397595
If you have the same phone under your contract, then verizon will just swap the phone, if its different they may be an issue but the serial number or IMEI number they get when they program the phone for you at the Verizon store.
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Yes. In fact I had to go into an area with the VERSION NETWORK to activate the Jitterbug. ATT is a primary carrier in my immediate area. I have found that it will use signal from a local carrier Appalachian Wireless as VERSION devices piggy backs on their signal. Think they have some type of arrangement. Just know it is not compatible on AT&T.; I purchased this for an elderly relative and works great ON VERSION.
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Yes, that's what my daughter did. She broke the phone she had, but was still under contract, so she just took the new phone to the Verizon store and had them swap it over.
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Yes but you have to call Verizon direct to get it connected and they will make a fuss that you have such a relic. The relic, for me, is the best phone. It is easy to hold, use and nobody wants it!
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A locked cell phone will only work on a specific carriers towers. An unlock phone can be loaded with a sim so it will work on the carrier you select. A Jitterbug phone will only work on the Jitterbug network. Caution!!!! When buying a Jitterbug phone be careful with the used ones. If it has been activated and you purchase you will have to mail it to California to have your data installed.....for about $30.00.
1508634
Yes, it worked with the jitterbug. My mother is the one using the phone. Now, she does not forget her cell phone and I can call her anytime, anywhere.
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I don't think so. That being said, we have other phones that have used Verizon and other carriers for our children. My husband and I use the jitterbugs because they have always had service where the others did not and were in dead zones. Also, we needed the increased volume these phones provide. Their service is hands down better than Verizon.
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No, unfortunately Verizon uses a technology known as CDMA which is not compatible with the GSM technology the rest of the world (and providers here in the USA like AT
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I just spent an hour on the phone with Verizon tech support and they said that this phone will not work with Verizon since it doesn't have "CDMA" as one of the network technology options.
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My mom doesnt have a jitterbug..but its a flip phone..they haves ame features..when she was recoverying from total knee i had to work and it gave me peace of mind that she wore that all the time instead of laying it down somewhere and not be there if emergency
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I bought this phone a coupple of months ago and I can´t make it to work. I can talk but I don´t have internet, the service provider says it´s not fully unloked, that the internet service is attached to Verizon. Any help before I ask for a refound!!!
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I don't know for certain but I think that's dependent on the service plan offered by Jitterbug. I didn't keep it long enough to activate