What phones like the ENV3can I get activated with No Data Commitment.

[Shutech]

I have a Grandfathered plan with 3 phones. (I have no need to cost myself more nor to make any changes as the new plans are terrible.)

I have a smart phone and 2 phones that are basic. no data and they are in my Messaging plan.

The ENV3 came off of data commitment to activate and I put that as one of my phones. It has been a real piece of junk. The speaker has gone out 4 times.

I wish to find another phone that like the ENV3 was considered a feature phone but now can be activated without data plan. Preferably a keyboard to it.

What are some options that I have and can give me a better experience than the ENV3? I could go new or used. Just looking for something that isn't junk.

Thank You

[SydneyK]

The LG Octane always got great reviews. It's no longer on Verizon's site but you can find it on eBay, probably even new in box.

I've read the Cosmos 2 has good call quality. I don't know anything about the Cosmos 3.

If I were shopping for a basic phone right now, I'd probably buy the rugged Intensity 3. That is new on eBay for $125.

Good luck deciding!

[acraftylady]

Well I had an ENV3 brand new for a few years and had no problems what so ever with it, was the best basic texting phone I ever had next to the ENV2. Only reason I gave it up was to finally get a smart phone so I keep it for back up. My husband now has an ENV3 replacing his ENV2 and no problems and his phone was had used for $10. My friend had an octane and the ring volume was very low to me and I believe that was a talked about issue with the phone. She had nothing but trouble with that phone so bought a used ENV3 and is much happier. Maybe who ever you go the ENV3 from it was broken to being with. Mary