# Still on flip phone, thinking of upgrading **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 14, 2014, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589 "2014-03-14T11:41:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589/21 "2014-03-16T10:18:06Z")
I can’t remember who works for Verizon on here gahee or something, maybe he can provide insight ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589/22 "2014-03-16T14:58:57Z")
> [@honda4life](#): > > I can’t remember who works for Verizon on here gahee or something, maybe he can provide insight Yea, I couldn’t remember either so I posted the thread. Plus I’m sure he’s probably sick of verizon help pm’s. I ended up getting the driod mini. I have a headache from trying to use it in the car, this should limit my usage while driving. lol. I feel kinda screwed as I thought I could get 1 gb for 60 a month but I guess on a single plan it’s 75 for 2gb is the lowest, then insurance and tax. Gotta pay to ball I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589/23 "2014-03-16T15:07:17Z")
You can get the 1gb plan, call into customer service 1800-922-0204 sent from my s4 ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589/24 "2014-03-16T15:09:48Z")
> [@airhead](#): > > I love when people tell others what they need to own. Most people don’t need a smart phone, it’s just a luxury. I finally broke down and got one a few months ago, since my old phone was on life support and I really needed something for driving directions. I barely use it for anything other than quick internet searches (handy for sure). My old phone had every other function I use, even if they weren’t as advanced. My life wouldn’t be over if I replaced it with a ‘stupid’ phone again. Unless you work at a minimum wage job/or you’re in the field in a construction job chances are a smart phone can make your every day life easier and more productive. sent from my s4 ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589/25 "2014-03-16T15:12:18Z")
Without a smart phone I would miss half of my meetings, e-mails, and conference calls. Inb4yesicouldmanageitbutimlazy also [#firstworldproblems](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=firstworldproblems) ---
**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589/26 "2014-03-16T15:13:07Z")
> [@honda4life](#): > > I can’t remember who works for Verizon on here gahee or something, maybe he can provide insight i think geehee no longer works for verizon. ---
**Author:** ![buffalo\_vr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@buffalo\_vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/buffalo_vr4)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589/27 "2014-03-16T18:39:06Z")
i can understand like 5-6 yrs ago when the rates were outrageous, but not nowadays the rates are very affordable and people must be stubborn not to change. you have everything at your finger tips…music, camera, email, weather( remember i used to dial 844-4444) the list go on… i bought my mint iphone 4s two years ago for $250 and still works excellent til today. i only pay $30 flat a month, no contract. 1200 minutes, 3000 texts, and 500 mb. no others carriers can beat it unless you use a lot of datas. ---
**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589/28 "2014-03-16T20:35:38Z")
I can see that. Hey, most of us existed without cell phones at all at one point but now, good luck. I own my own business and I only need to check emails from my phone if I’m away for the weekend or something. Other than that I can do it from my PC. I prefer a large screen to do most stuff anyway, and don’t want a phone I can’t fit easily into my pocket. It’s not a necessity for me, but a nice convenience. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/still-on-flip-phone-thinking-of-upgrading/268589.md?page=1)