Verizon Wireless Adds New, $35 Prepaid Plan

by Stephanie Mlot

 April 12, 2013


In a world full of smartphones, it's easy to forget that "dumb phones" are still in heavy use. In a nod to those customers, Verizon Wireless this week added a new $35 pre-paid plan for basic phones.

For $35, pre-paid customers get 500 minutes of talk time, plus unlimited texting and data.

The new option is aimed at customers who don't want or need unlimited voice calling, but still want access to unlimited texting and mobile data, a Verizon spokesman said. Stepping over the 500 monthly minutes costs an extra 25 cents per minute.

Currently, the plan is only available on four phones: the LG Cosmo 2, Samsung Gusto 2, Samsung Intensity III, and LG Extravert, which range in price from $49.99 to $69.99. However, those with older basic phones can reactivate them on the $35 plan, the spokesman said.

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by Stephanie Mlot