As a Verizon Lifestyle Blogger, I have had the chance to learn a lot about Verizon Wireless, products that they sell, and services that they provide. TechyDad and I have been customers of Verizon Wireless longer than the eleven years we have been married. One of the latest items that I am learning more about are the prepaid phones and plans that are available. My oldest son is in his last year of elementary school. Thanks to this, we have to think about getting him a phone for security reasons for the start of middle school.
Why a Prepaid Smartphone?
Prepaid smartphone allow individuals and families to have a flexible way to utilize a phone with a data plan. The phone does not cost as much as some of the higher end options and there is no annual contract required, so there is no long term commitment. The phones comes with unlimited talk and text and then you select one of two data plans. For $60 a month, you get 2 GB of data and $70 allots you 4GB on Verizon’s 3G network. For young cell phone users, it keeps them safely in a plan where you will not have to worry about extra data charges. Replacement phones are will not cost you hundreds of dollars if lost, stolen, or broken. As a parent, I am intrigued in these options for my son once he gets a phone of his own.
Verizon Wireless currently offers several Prepaid Devices that you can purchase from them. One of the smartphones is the LG Optimus Zone pictured above. That is the same phone that Verizon sent me to giveaway to one of my readers. Some of the features of the phone include:
- Android 2.3.6
- 3.2” QVGA Display
- 3.2MP Camera
- 3G – WiFi Capable
- Take Notes with QuickMemo™ (I had this feature on my Lucid 2 by LG and adored it)
Giveaway Information:
Verizon Wireless would like one lucky winner to have a chance to win their own LG Optimus Zone prepaid smartphone. The package above includes the phone, battery, travel adapter & USB Cable, and information from Verizon on the prepaid plans and how to set it up. It is important to note that NO service from Verizon is included with this giveaway. Please be sure to see the rules listed within the Rafflecopter widget and below.
To enter, please follow the rules above within the comment section and Rafflecopter. Giveaway begins August 5, 2013 and ends August 26, 2013. You do not have to be a blogger to enter, but must leave a valid e-mail address for me to contact you for mailing address once the giveaway is over. You will have 48 hours to claim the prize. If there is no response, another winner will be selected. Open to US residents only.
Disclosure: As a member of the Verizon Lifestyle Bloggers, I often receive devices to test out and share ways that I use my cell phone to make life easier. Verizon is providing the LG Optimus Zone to my winner, no other compensation was received. I am a long time Verizon customer, and all opinions are my own.
I would give this phone to my husband…because he still has a “dumb phone” and needs a smartphone and this would be perfect. ;)
Traci´s last blog post ..Kalahari Resorts Summer Splash Celebration Giveaway!
This would be for my tween daughter who is dying for a phone and can’t commit to a contract yet!
I know a single mom that REALLY needs a phone. This would be great for her.
It would be for my husband. He has an old fashioned phone without Internet.
this would be for me. I don’t have any phone right now
This Would Be For My Husband, He Travels Far For Work Sometimes, And This Would Be Perfect For Calling Home And In Case Of Emergencies.
My oldest daughter because my mother is switching plans and my oldest daughter was on her plan so she needs a new cell phone home and plan and since she is in college this would be perfect for her
This would be for my dad. He has never had a phone and this would be great for him!
It would be for my me I think. My contract is ending soon and I need a new phone.
it would be for me and it would be perfect because i like prepaid phones so you have no contracts and i currently dont have a phone
It would be for me and I would like it because I don’t need alot of minutes because I don’t use the phone much.
It would be for me so I can use it for my blog with tweeting, instagram (i never did either), and other cool blogstuff.
XmasDolly´s last blog post ..“Murdock Tackles Taos” by Robert J. Ray
I commented on http://www.theangelforever.com/2013/08/tuesday-tales-crocheting-books
XmasDolly´s last blog post ..“Murdock Tackles Taos” by Robert J. Ray
I am so ready for per paid. My contract w/ att is up, I really need to switch to avoid more monthly overcharges
My husband, his phone is a dinosaur, he’s always wanted a smartphone
Either I would keep it or give it to my husband
Allie´s last blog post ..Viking City Farm Set Review & Giveaway
My husband gets off at 2AM and I worry about him driving home with no cell. This would be perfect.
This phone would be for me, love the idea of no contract
It would be for me & it would be perfect because I don’t like contracts.
This would be for my grandmother I think this would be a good smart to teach her to use.
I would love to win this phone for my bro in law, he’s in serious need of an upgrade!
Nicole´s last blog post ..Brighten Your Smile, No Strips Required!
I would really love this phone, my current one is giving me problems (battery life and apps keep crashing) and I would love to replace it with this awesome phone! I love using a prepaid one too since I don’t talk and text as much and this would help me save money in the long run!
This would be for my Dad, he’d love to upgrade!
I would give the phone to my sister, she’s going into her Junior year of high school and would love a phone to be able to Facebook, Text and be more social with her friends away from school.
I could so use it. Mine is not working right.
I have a friend who will be visiting the US for a few months – long enough that she wants a cell phone, but not long enough to get a contract. I’d give this to her.
This would be for my grandmother, she needs a cell phone desperately.
I would love to win this for myself as it would be great to have a smartphone without a contract.
This smartphone would be perfect for my daughter to use when she travels.
This prepaid smartphone would be perfect for my 18 year old brother, who will be starting his freshman year of college in a few weeks.
I do not have a cellular phone, so I would keep this for myself for emergencies.
Oh I would use it myself! I do not have one right now, and would love one. I always worry with my nerve damage, if I have car trouble while out and about, I could not call for help and not walk too far to get help.
This would be for my daughter and it would be perfect for her because she loves to use her phone to play games.
This would most likely be for me – unless of course, my daughter breaks her phone again – LOL
Janice Crespo´s last blog post ..Giveaways Added August 16 2013
This would be for my Mom. She has never had a cell phone and this would be great for her.
It would be for me. I am no longer under a contract and I want to try Verizon out.
Diana C
This would be great for my mom who doesn’t have much money and she would be able to keep in contact with all her family now.
This would be for my hubby because he has an old Samsung flip phone. He’s been wanting a smart phone forever and he already uses a prepaid phone. His b-day is coming up in November so this would make a perfect b-day gift from me!
myself, great phone
My mom. She doesn’t have one, and would only be a light user, so prepaid would be best for her.
I would give it to my son, he wants a smart phone!
Billie´s last blog post ..Schwann’s Summertime Ice Cream Shoppe
me – I would love a smart phone
This would be perfect for me b/c I need a smartphone since I don’t have a mobile way to do bloggy stuff at events.
I’d give this phone to my son so I would always be able to connect with him
I think it’s time that my oldest daughter had a phone, I’d love to give this to her to be able to keep in contact when she’s down at a friends house
Gina´s last blog post ..Win A Trip For 2 To A WWE Pay-Per-View Event #WWEMoms
this would be for my brother, he is in school and needs a new phone!
This would be for my oldest son, even tho both sons are at the same school, my oldest goes to his friends more than my youngest.
two comments: http://www.theangelforever.com/2013/08/tiny-prints-back-to-school-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22557
http://www.theangelforever.com/2013/08/tiny-prints-back-to-school-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-22556
This would be for my mom because she doesn’t want to pay for a plan.
IT would be for me since I need a phone