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My parents are on verizon.  Basic user - no texting, mobile web, camera, etc.  Just calls and receive calls.  Currently have an old Motorola Razr and like it.  Its thin, the keys are big, Holds a charge for a couple days with their amount of use.  Mom dropped in the washer and killed it.  What would be a good replacement phone that is $20 or less with a 2 year renewal.  Thanks for your time.

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All of the phones that Verizon is offering for free or up to $20.00 would be a good choice with a 2 year renewal. All of the phones today are much more robust and even though she doesn't need all the bells and whistles, they all come with them. Since she had a Razr and liked it, you may want to consider sticking with Motorola. They currently have the Motorola Rival for free and the Motorola Entice. If she doesn't happen to like either of these Motorola phones, then the LG VX5500. I would recommend one of the Motorolas since she had that previously and it's easier to stay with the same brand if you liked it. The Entice has a bit better ratings than the Rival, but both are good. Your best bet is to go into the store and handle the phones with her to see what she likes best. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

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Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.

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I belong to several organizations

Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications

Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years

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