We went to the nearby Verizon store and after confirming that our phone could not be fixed, we talked extensively with the salesman. We tried the Blackberry; we tried the Drone; we discussed all our options including how we could get internet connection for my computer. Ultimately we decided on a Samsung Convoy – basically a utility type cell phone – nothing fancy. Very much like our old LG but it DOES take pictures!! We also bought a device to move the pictures from the phone to my computer.
I still want to use my computer for e-mail, Blog, etc, so we needed a way to connect. We could no longer “tether” our phone to the computer, so we bought a Verizon Air Card. We decided to try 250MB of usage for an additional $39.99/month. Hope that’s enough.
There was some good news – the phone was discounted, something about the government using it. With our $50 Verizon credit toward a new phone, the phone actually cost $0. There was a $50 rebate for the Air Card so it only cost $15. Ken got 25% off the accessories due to his being a Veteran. So we made out OK with our purchases. And, our new plan is only $25/month more than we were already paying; I so guess that’s not too bad!!
Here we are with Ken, the salesman, giving us our New Verizon Cell Phone!!
2 comments:
Not bad at all! I see you have tentative plans to be in Chesapeake again soon. We are heading back on Friday so we'll see you there if you do come. Buddy and Rene and Mira should be there that week too! We'll host Happy Hour this time!
Hi Ken and Faye. Hope your new cell plan will be enough. Shirley and I use it as our main computer connection and we go over the alotted usage you are using every month. We use the 59 dollar plan. It gets very expensive if you go over what your usage plan allows. Also be very careful if you are near Canada and your phone and internet access card picks up one of their towers.
I have been playing a little Pickleball here in Albany Oregon with a local group. Looking forward to getting back to Fl. where it is more popular and there are more people that play. I saw where Jack and Diane are back there with you. Say Hi from Shirley and I to them and the whole group back there.
Neil
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