You can also use Verizon text messaging if you have signed up for prepaid service with Verizon Wireless.  If you prefer to have a prepaid phone service you will have to pay on a per message basis.  The current rate is $0.15 per message so this can be a very expensive option if you plan to use it frequently. 

Almost all phones themes days are capable of receiving text messages, but you will want to make sure you have one that is capable.  After that you should be all set to start using your Verizon text messaging.

The Verizon Voyager phone is a step in the right direction for both LG and Verizon Wireless.  It will help to narrow the gap of customers turned off by Verizon’s lack of high tech phones and also those current customers that feel there phones are inferior to phones from other service providers.  The LG Voyager vx10000 has some great functionality and something the iPhone doesn’t have, a full QWERTY keyboard with real buttons.  The combination of the large touch screen on the outside and the LCD screen and full QWERTY keyboard on the inside is awesome.  You get the best of both worlds.   

I am a little bummed about the Verizon Voyager phone to be honest.  I am a Verizon customer and I just got the LG enV which is the vx9900.  The LG Voyager vx10000 is the upgrade to my phone.  I just wish I would have waited to get a new phone a couple months longer.  I love my enV so I know I would love the Voyager mobile phone.  I definitely recommend getting it when it comes out if your interested in the least bit.   

The Verizon Juke phone by Samsung includes other features such as Bluetooth Stereo support and a VGA digital camera.  It has a built in music player along with easy access controls on the outside of the phone to control the music you are listening to.  The Samsung Juke also is Get It Now and VZ Navigator capable.  It also allows you to sync the phone with your PC to add new songs to your playlists.

The current price for the Verizon Juke phone by Samsung is $99.99 when signing up for a new 2 year contract.  Not a bad deal for a phone/music player.  It will be interesting to see how this phone is received by Verizon Customers.  I could see it being a huge it for the holidays or a big flop. 

The Verizon Gleam Phone from Samsung comes with a 2 megapixel camera which includes a camcorder function.  It is capable of playing V CAST Videos and Music which helps appeal to the younger generation.  The phone supports Bluetooth Stereo which it seems most mobile phones are capable of these days, but adds a lot of value for those interested in using their phones to listen to music.  The microSD expansion slot can hold up to a 4 GB card for any data you would like to store.  It also includes VZ Navigator if you like having the mobile GPS in your phone. 

Overall the Verizon Gleam phone from Samsung appears to be a solid addition to the Verizon Wireless phone line up.  This is something it seems Verizon has been working hard on the last couple of months to help provide there customers with a better selection of  cell phones.

The two biggest benefits to the LG Voyager is the faster Internet connectivity and the fact that the phone slides open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard.  Many customers that have purchased the new iPhone have been unhappy with the lack of a real keypad or keyboard, the Voyager will definitely get the attentions of those that were put off by this.  When this phone is opened not only does it reveal the full QWERTY keyboard but it also has an additional lcd screen on the inside.  This cell phone includes a 2 megapixel camera, microSD card slot, and will be V CAST Mobile TV capable. 

The actual price and release date of the LG vx10000 has yet to be announced but it is expected that it will cost somewhere around $400 and should be released before the Thanksgiving holiday.  We will update you on this when more information is released.   

The Motorola RAZR2 phone maintains the slim size the MOTORAZR had but adds some really cool features to the phone.  The most notable when you first look at the RAZR2 is the large 2 inch screen on the front of the phone.  The LCD screen on the outside is QVGA quality and doubles as a touch screen.  The touch screen allows you to control the music you are listening to or the 2 megapixel camera that the phone comes equipped with.  When the phone is open it maintains that RAZR slim profile while maintaining the large internal LCD screen which is a feature that helped put the original RAZR on the map.  The Verizon RAZR2 Phone has a black casing with a brushed metal around the external lcd screen.  The phone also includes features such as VCAST Music and Video, Bluetooth Stereo Headset, and Verizon Navigator. 

We expect to see great things from this phone and who knows it might sell more models that the first RAZR did.  If you want to see it in person I recommend stopping by a Verizon store and taking a look at it.  They usually have all current phone models out and live for testing.  We will provide a full list of Features and Specs for this model in the near future.

If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you.