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10 phones match

Verizon runs on Verizon (Network owner). Verizon checks each phone's IMEI before activating it and won't activate phones without VoLTE. It publishes no approved list. Source

  1. Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+

    Feature phone · Flip · Android Q (AOSP), proprietary UI

    checked 2026-10-24

    Works on Verizon: Sold by Verizon (consumer and business).

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (no) Signal (no) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $250 device price; plan costs not yet verified
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Works Sold by Verizon (consumer and business).
    • AT&T: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.
    • T-Mobile: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.

    VoLTE: yes

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (no) Signal (no) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera (no)

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Price note

    Camera and non-camera versions.

    Sources

  2. Light Phone II

    Minimalist phone · Bar · Light OS

    sold outchecked 2026-10-24

    Works on Verizon: Postpaid only: no Verizon prepaid or NumberShare.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (no) Signal (no) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $299 device price; plan costs not yet verified
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Works Postpaid only: no Verizon prepaid or NumberShare.
    • AT&T: Works Maker lists AT&T as supported.
    • T-Mobile: Works Maker lists T-Mobile as supported.

    VoLTE: yes

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (no) Signal (no) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera (no)

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Sources

  3. Lock down the Android phone you already have

    Setup guide (your current phone) · Slab · Android (Digital Wellbeing)

    checked 2026-10-24

    Works on Verizon: Uses the phone you already have.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $0 uses the phone you have
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Works Uses the phone you already have.
    • AT&T: Works Uses the phone you already have.
    • T-Mobile: Works Uses the phone you already have.

    VoLTE: not yet verified

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera (unknown)

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Sources

  4. Lock down the iPhone you already have

    Setup guide (your current phone) · Slab · iOS (Screen Time)

    checked 2026-10-24

    Works on Verizon: Uses the phone you already have.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $0 uses the phone you have
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Works Uses the phone you already have.
    • AT&T: Works Uses the phone you already have.
    • T-Mobile: Works Uses the phone you already have.

    VoLTE: not yet verified

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera (unknown)

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Sources

    • support.apple.com support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-screen-time-for-yourself-iphbfa5

  5. Sunbeam F1 Pro

    Feature phone · Flip · BasicOS

    in stockchecked 2026-10-24

    Works on Verizon: Verizon Retail: calls, SMS, MMS, hotspot, Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail all marked working. Many Verizon MVNOs also work (Tracfone, Straight Talk, Total, US Mobile Warp, Page Plus); Visible, Xfinity, Spectrum and SafeLink do not.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $359 device price; plan costs not yet verified
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Works Verizon Retail: calls, SMS, MMS, hotspot, Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail all marked working. Many Verizon MVNOs also work (Tracfone, Straight Talk, Total, US Mobile Warp, Page Plus); Visible, Xfinity, Spectrum and SafeLink do not.
    • AT&T: Works AT&T: calls, SMS, MMS work; hotspot and Wi-Fi calling marked not working. Cricket, Consumer Cellular, H2O, PureTalk, US Mobile Dark Star work.
    • T-Mobile: Works T-Mobile Retail: all features marked working. F1 Pro spec sheet (Aug 2026) lists LTE B71; the old 'missing band 71' note applied to the original F1. Mint, Tello, Metro, US Mobile Light Speed work.

    VoLTE: yes

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Price note

    $359–$389 depending on model (13 models with different feature sets).

    Sources

  6. Mudita Kompakt

    Minimalist phone · Bar · MuditaOS K (de-Googled AOSP)

    in stockchecked 2026-10-24

    Works on Verizon: Mudita's FAQ: its tests in Chicago, Detroit and Orlando confirmed the Global version works on AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon; the North America version is FCC/PTCRB certified. No MVNO list published.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $399 device price; plan costs not yet verified
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Works Mudita's FAQ: its tests in Chicago, Detroit and Orlando confirmed the Global version works on AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon; the North America version is FCC/PTCRB certified. No MVNO list published.
    • AT&T: Works Maker lists AT&T as supported.
    • T-Mobile: Works Maker lists T-Mobile as supported.

    VoLTE: yes

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Price note

    US price; North American version selected automatically for US shipping.

    Sources

  7. Light Phone III

    Minimalist phone · Bar · LightOS

    preorderchecked 2026-10-24

    Check first on Verizon: Light's checker (Light III/Flip unlocked model, data updated 2026-10-21) lists 'Verizon (certification in progress)'. Light's Light III intro article: an already-active Verizon SIM works, but new Verizon lines can't be activated on the phone yet; eSIM not yet on Verizon.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (no) Signal (no) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $899 device price; plan costs not yet verified
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Check first Light's checker (Light III/Flip unlocked model, data updated 2026-10-21) lists 'Verizon (certification in progress)'. Light's Light III intro article: an already-active Verizon SIM works, but new Verizon lines can't be activated on the phone yet; eSIM not yet on Verizon.
    • AT&T: Works Listed compatible on Light's checker. Also works per Light: Light service, Mint, Noble Mobile, US Mobile (Light Speed only).
    • T-Mobile: Works Listed compatible. Light lists Metro by T-Mobile, Google Fi and most other MVNOs as not compatible.

    VoLTE: not yet verified

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (no) Signal (no) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Price note

    Unlocked pre-order price; or from $59/mo on a 2-year Light Service contract.

    Sources

  8. Light Flip

    Feature phone · Flip · LightOS

    preorderchecked 2026-10-24

    Unknown on Verizon: No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (no) Signal (no) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $349 device price; plan costs not yet verified
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.
    • AT&T: Works Pre-release: listed compatible on Light's checker for Light Flip; phone ships Apr-May 2027. Recheck at launch.
    • T-Mobile: Works Pre-release: listed compatible on Light's checker for Light Flip; phone ships Apr-May 2027. Recheck at launch.

    VoLTE: not yet verified

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (no) Signal (no) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Price note

    Unlocked price; or from $39/mo on a 2-year Light Service contract.

    Sources

  9. Punkt. MC02

    Minimalist phone · Slab · Apostrophy OS (AOSP 13)

    in stockchecked 2026-10-24

    Unknown on Verizon: No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $499 device price; plan costs not yet verified
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.
    • AT&T: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.
    • T-Mobile: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.

    VoLTE: not yet verified

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Price note

    Includes 12 months of Apostrophy subscription; renewal listed as CHF 11.99/month or CHF 9.99/month billed annually (no USD price shown).

    Sources

  10. Apple Certified Refurbished iPhone 16 (128GB, unlocked)

    Refurbished smartphone · Slab · iOS

    checked 2026-10-24

    Unknown on Verizon: No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown)
    $659 device price; plan costs not yet verified
    Details, caveats and sources

    Big three networks

    • Verizon: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.
    • AT&T: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.
    • T-Mobile: Unknown No verified band list or maker statement for this network yet.

    VoLTE: not yet verified

    Apps and tools

    Uber / Lyft (unknown) WhatsApp (unknown) Signal (unknown) Banking / 2FA (unknown) iMessage (unknown) Tap to pay (unknown) Group texts (unknown) Email (unknown) Web browser (unknown) Camera (unknown)

    ✓ yes · ~ workaround (possible but limited) · struck through = no · ? = not yet verified

    Price note

    Apple Certified Refurbished price; pair with the Screen Time lockdown guide.

    Sources

    • www.apple.com www.apple.com/shop/product/fyap3ll/a/refurbished-iphone-16-128gb-black
    • support.apple.com support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-screen-time-for-yourself-iphbfa5

Tick up to four phones.

Forthcoming models

Ship dates are the maker's estimates
PhoneStatusExpectedPriceVerizon
Light Flip
Light's flip phone: T9 keypad, LightOS tools, headphone jack, 5G.		 Pre-order Batches 1-2 (April 2027) sold out; new pre-orders ship May 2027. $349 Unknown
Light Phone III
Light's 5G minimalist phone: black-and-white LightOS, a camera with a shutter button, no browser, email, or social media.		 Pre-order New pre-orders expected to deliver late December 2026. $899 Check first

Legacy

No longer sold new, kept for reference: Nokia 2780 Flip.

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