Back to school used to be all about new clothes, sneaks, folders and backpacks…but now kids younger and younger are angling for their own phones. (This includes even my nine year old fourth grader Charlie.)
An age-appropriate option for some families is a pre-paid smartphone. They make for a great first phone for tweens and teens, as it is easy to manage family funds and their phone and data usage without a contract. They can be shared by siblings when heading to the movies or activities to call home. Pre-paid phones are also super for caregivers and babysitters to stay in touch with parents and without the commitment of annual contracts.
Several of our family members use pre-paid phones, and we are considering (the parental jury is still out) obtaining one for Charlie to have to call home when he is attending activities. I believe pre-paid phones provide technology that can keep families safe and connected.
That’s why I am super proud to offer a lucky reader one Prepaid LG Optimus Zone from Verizon. Users can have all the fun of a smartphone (photos! e-mail! a touchscreen!) with flexible plans and no annual contract. You can look up items on the web on the full-color 3.2–inch display screen and text using the touchscreen virtual keyboard. The phone retails for $249 alone, but right now during the back to school promotion you can purchase for a mere $52.99 (well, if you do not win it free from this giveaway.) More back to school awesome: free shipping and free activation on pre-paid phones.
Photos and video captured using the LG Optimus Zone’s 3.2–megapixel digital camera look just as bright and clear as fancier Android models. Browse and download thousands of apps, games, books and movies from the Google Play Store. Gmail, Google+, Maps, Navigation, Play Magazines, Play Music and other apps come preloaded, so you can send quick updates to your social networks, listen to your favorite music. You can even watch videos via YouTube.
Verizon’s Prepaid Smartphone Plans give you unlimited talk and text with the freedom to select the data plan that’s right for you. Get 2GB of data for only $60 per month or 4GB of data for $70 per month. Stream more music, games and movies with no annual contract and no credit check all on Verizon’s reliable high–speed wireless network.
Enter the Rafflecopter below for multiple chances to win the Prepaid LG Optimus Zone from Verizon!
Disclosure: No compensation or product was received for hosting this giveaway. As a member of the #VZWBuzz lifestyle blogger panel, I receive products for review. All connection and data plans are covered by me.
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Mary Happymommy
If I win, I will give this to my husband because he doesn’t have a smartphone.
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Micaela
Sadly I am entering for my 37 year old husband who does not have a cell phone. It is perfect for him (and for me when I need to reach him.) great giveaway!
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jodifur
We are just at the point where I would leave Michael home alone for a few minutes so I could run out and grab a gallon of milk, but we don’t have a home phone. This would really help with those home alone trial runs.
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Maggie
This would be great for my tween as she is often at spots where we are not and it would be great to give her a connection.
MC
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Amy
Entering for my tween as she heads off to middle school.
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Suzy Ivy
This will be our back up babysitter phone for our homephone-less house.
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KH
Looking forward to winning this!
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Safire
Entering for my husband who has no cell phone.
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Carmen Tydings
This would be great to use at home when we have a sitter. Or to try instead of my present phone.
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Rhona
I’d give it to my daughter
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Heather Hayes Panjon
I Would Gift This To My Husband If I Win, He Travels A lot For Work And Needs A Quality Cell.
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Heather Hayes Panjon
I’m A Email Subscriber!
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Ashley
I would give this to my grandmother
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J Wright
first time I’ve heard of momAgenda planner could it be a popAgenda too?
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sara haaf
I’d use this for when my contract with verizon finally ends. They are one of the only cell providers that work where I live, but they are so expensive. Prepaid I can handle, I don’t need bells and whistles
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Amanda Hoffman
i subscribed via email
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Janice Cooper
I will give this to my mom
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Kristen
A certain 8-year-old in my house would love it.
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Lori
For my kids to share.
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sara
my son just started high school and he has been asking for a cell phone. This would be perfect!
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bn100
for my mom who doesn’t have a phone
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Jennifer Marie
I will use it for myself since my phone is not working very well anymore. Hubby and I need a good communication plan so we know where each other are in order to plan pickup of the children.
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courtney b
for all my drs appts and bday parties!
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lizzy rea allen
The question asked about the Mom Agenda, I could use it to organize all of my sons activities.
I would use this phone by giving it to my oldest son.
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Amanda Sakovitz
I would give this to my mom!
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Tabathia B
I would give to my dad who doesn’t have a cellphone
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Tabathia B
email subscriber
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