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Can You Still Use a BlackBerry Classic in 2026?

No, the BlackBerry Classic can't make calls in the US in 2026. It's stuck on BlackBerry 10. What works, what doesn't, and what to check.

Founder & Lead Analyst, ShopCellPlans

Published October 3, 2026

Updated October 3, 2026

The BlackBerry Classic came out in 2014. No, not as a phone on US networks.

Key takeaways

The BlackBerry Classic can't make calls on US carriers.

It's stuck on BlackBerry 10.

It still has some offline uses.

The quick answer

Calls and texts: no, on US carriers
Software: stuck on BlackBerry 10
Still works offline or on Wi-Fi for some uses
Best kept as a backup device or collectible

Calls after the 3G shutdown

BlackBerry 10 services ended in January 2022, and the Classic can't make calls on US networks now.

Who it still works for

Collectors, or as an offline music player, camera or alarm. As a phone, it needs replacing.

If you're replacing it

A new moto g 2026 or Galaxy A17 costs little, gets years of updates, and several carriers give them away when you switch. Pair it with a low-cost plan such as Mint Mobile ($15 a month for 6GB on a 12-month term) or Visible ($25 for unlimited, taxes included).

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Frequently asked questions

Does the BlackBerry Classic still work in 2026? +

No, not as a phone on US networks. BlackBerry 10 services ended in January 2022, and the Classic can't make calls on US networks now.

What's the last software version for the BlackBerry Classic? +

BlackBerry 10.

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About the author

Jean Gilles has researched personal finance, consumer technology, and wireless pricing for over a decade. He founded ShopCellPlans in 2019 and writes every review on the site.

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