Verizon said that 99% of its customers are using 4G or 5G, with "less than 1% still accessing the 3G network." Many of those customers anecdotally appear to be low-income people who can't afford a ...

Users can always upgrade to another 4G/5G-enabled handset anytime. Verizon is also letting customers deny the free flip phones. They can call customer service to “decline the free phone for CDMA ...

Highly praised by Verizon customers and reviewers alike, the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme is a solid flip phone for older users. It offers a durable build and senior-friendly design. The DuraXV Extreme ...

According to the Verizon website, customers can receive the Orbic Journey V, TCL FLIP Pro or Nokia 2720 V Flip. Each is priced at about $80 and has one or two-star customer reviews, CNBC reported.

“The 3G CDMA network your old phone uses will be retired by the end of 2022. Without that network, your 3G phone won’t work. That’s why Verizon is sending you a free 4G LTE phone to replace it.