The Motorola Q came out in 2006. No: it ran on Verizon's CDMA network, which shut down at the end of 2022.
The quick answer
- Calls: no
- Software: Windows Mobile
- Still works offline for some features
- Worth keeping as a collectible
Why it can't connect
The Q was a CDMA phone with no 4G support. Verizon retired CDMA on December 31, 2022.
What still works
The keyboard and built-in apps still work if the battery holds a charge. Replacement batteries are hard to find.
What it's worth
Mostly nostalgic value. Expect low prices.
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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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.