Can I buy a prepaid top up card for this phone instead of getting the beyond talk $35 dollar plan?
870823
You'll have to ask Virgin Mobile. I would like to do the same thing but I don't think so. If they do please let me know. I'm sorry I bought this phone because I think I am locked in for 2 yrs. I had the top up plan before and loved it because I never hardly used my phone.
870824
beyond talk is meant for smartphones. so, nope. stinks. but, still cheaper then most plans.
478755
It's not a prepaid phone. You may add it to your plan. We did without a problem.
1013355
Yes, but when you got it, it is just a 30$ plus on your account. No web and sms unlimited. Unlimited just calls.
1062825
You would have to upgrade to the $35/mo plan. From VM FAQs: " Starting May 27, 2012, if you are using the $25, $40, or $60 Beyond Talk plan and you upgrade to a Beyond Talk Smartphone launched after May 1, 2012*, you will need to switch to the $35, $45, or $55 Beyond Talk plan. When you switch plans, you will need to pay for your new plan and you will lose any minutes, messages, and money in your balance. This will also change your monthly payment date. So if you are considering upgrading to a new smartphone, we recommend that you wait until right before your next monthly payment date to activate. *The following smartphones launched before May 1, 2012 and are therefore not subject to the new device upgrade rules at this time: VentureTM, LG OptimusTM Slider, HTC Wildfire STM, Motorola TriumphTM, LG Optimus VTM, Blackberry CurveTM 8530."
673388
Yes you can. Its just called a prepaid phone because it doesnt come with a contract
869021
I have been using the phone with a prepaid monthly plan. (Costs me about $54.) I would call their customer service regarding phone cards. And while this is generally a great phone, Verizon customer service SUCKS in my experience. And on top of that, I was actually told by a Verizon sales clerk at one of their stores that prepaid phones utilize fewer cellular towers, which may explain why my phone has little to no reception in an area, while my husband's T-Mobile prepaid phone was fine.
1766121
AS far as I know you can do this, [IF PREPAID]. Best that you contact T-Mobile @ one of their mall kiosks to confirm this. The young "sharp" millennial's are pretty [hip] on this stuff. I've had V.O.I.P.(LAND-LINE) service for over 5 years, and it works quite good & clear + I like the anytime/anywhere options. I just dial-up for $9.99 a month added to my cellphone bill. Works-for-me... One negative is that one has to reboot this system after every "cable or power failure" and often you don't know that it's out B/C you don't call your own #. But I have regular callers and if I don't hear from them I investigate, & if the [blue-light] is out, you must reboot. AS far as I know you can do this, [IF PREPAID]. Best that you contact T-Mobile @ one of their mall kiosks to confirm this. The young "sharp" millennial's are pretty [hip] on this stuff. I've had V.O.I.P.(LAND-LINE) service for over 5 years, and it works quite good & clear + I like the anytime/anywhere options. I just dial-up for $9.99 a month added to my cellphone bill. Works-for-me... One negative is that one has to reboot this system after every "cable or power failure" and often you don't know that it's out B/C you don't call your own #. But I have regular callers and... » Read More AS far as I know you can do this, [IF PREPAID]. Best that you contact T-Mobile @ one of their mall kiosks to confirm this. The young "sharp" millennial's are pretty [hip] on this stuff. I've had V.O.I.P.(LAND-LINE) service for over 5 years, and it works quite good & clear + I like the anytime/anywhere options. I just dial-up for $9.99 a month added to my cellphone bill. Works-for-me... One negative is that one has to reboot this system after every "cable or power failure" and often you don't know that it's out B/C you don't call your own #. But I have regular callers and if I don't hear from them I investigate, & if the [blue-light] is out, you must reboot. « Show Less
2077369
A minimum $45 a month prepaid plan. Verizon will not activate this phone for a pay as you go plan where you top up minutes as needed. LFMF
1086225
This is not a prepaid phone. You may be able to do that if you contact Verizon, but probably not. I would not recommend buying this phone anyways as seen in my 1 star review...
338608
As far as I know, No. You need the beyond talk plan by Virgin Mobile. You can get 300 minutes for $ 35.00 or 1200 minutes for$ 45.00 or unlimited for $55.00. The Optimums V is a good phone. It has talk, text, web, MAPS, Navigation, messaging, camera, camcorder and other features. With MAPS you can see places all over the world from street view just as though you are in the middle of the street. You can see places like Amsterdam and see peoples houses, driveways, cars as though you are there. You select MAPS and type in where you want to see. Then you see an overview of that country from satellite view. Then wherever your finger touches you see that view from street view. It's amazing! You can see the inside the White House and see rooms and even see inside the Oval Office! With MAPS, you can 'travel' all over the neighborhood going down the street as though you are there. You can send pictures as picture messages. Look on Google under Send pictures with Optimus V for instructions. You may have to pay to send pictures. To take pictures it's free. It has You Tube. Download PlayStore and Playstore services for more apparently. Get a 32 MB chip card from Amazon for more memory. The Optimus V really is a good phone. The screen is about 8" L by 6" high. Get spare batteries, a charger, and a lighter charger from Cellphone Shop. Get several individual battery chargers from Cellphone shop. It has Navigation with GPS but kinda don't trust it.
1344448
No you can not! it`s for prepaid only. The non prepaid would cost 190$ aprox., if you don`t have an avalible upgrade. try the cosmos 2 maybe.
1351776
I have the Beyond Talk Plan which is $25.00 a month. This phone does work with that plan yes.This plan is now $35 a month, but as long as I'm not late with a payment I'm locked in at $25.
3031
No. You will have to go to Verizon and purchase Sim card. It only cost $15.00. Then get a plan, weekly or monthly. I got a better plan by phone than at Verizon store. Works great.
1572188
mine was for a Verizon contract plan, I think I saw that they now offer a prepay plan. I love my little phone, it tough and works great.
987323
I have never bought a prepaid cellphone, but based on the info given on Amazon.com & Tracfone, I very much doubt that you can.I suggest you check out ConsumrCellular.com to see if they have a phone that fits your needs. I have used them for several years and have been very happy with them.
1292024
I don't know about the chip but I called and they set it up over the phone and switched my plan from my old verizon prepaid phone to this one I didn't change the chip just backed up my contacts and synced them with my Gmail account but I would suggest you buy the exceed 2 it is a better phone and its around 30 dollars cheaper
1269337
As far as I know there is $40 plan pre loaded with some sim. I am not sure why the review said so.