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Can You Still Use a Samsung Convoy or Gusto in 2026?

Maybe, the Samsung Convoy or Gusto may still work in 2026, depending on the version and carrier. What works, what doesn't, and what to check.

Founder & Lead Analyst, ShopCellPlans

Published October 6, 2026

Updated October 6, 2026

The Samsung Convoy or Gusto came out in 2013. Mostly no: the Gusto and older Convoys were 3G phones and can't make calls. Only the Convoy 4 still works.

Key takeaways

The Gusto and older Convoys were 3G phones and can't make calls. Only the Convoy 4 still works.

Software: Samsung's basic phone software.

Check the IMEI before switching carriers.

The quick answer

Gusto (all versions): no calls
Convoy, Convoy 2, Convoy 3: no calls
Convoy 4: yes, on Verizon
Model is printed under the battery

Calls after the 3G shutdown

Samsung's Gusto, Gusto 2, Gusto 3 and Convoy 1 to 3 used Verizon's 3G network, which shut down in 2022. The Convoy 4 (2017) supports VoLTE and still works on Verizon.

How to check yours

Find the IMEI: dial *#06#, or look in the phone's settings or under the battery.
Enter it in your carrier's compatibility checker. Every major carrier and most prepaid brands have one.
If it isn't supported, it's usually missing approval for VoLTE (calls over 4G), which every US phone now needs.

Who it still works for

Convoy 4 owners can keep using it. Everyone else needs a new flip phone.

If you're replacing it

If you want to stay with a flip phone, the Nokia 2780 Flip and Kyocera DuraXV Extreme+ are current models with VoLTE. A basic phone pairs well with a small plan: Tello and US Mobile both have plans under $10 a month for talk and text.

Free phones when you switch

Current offers from Metro, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Xfinity.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Samsung Convoy or Gusto still work in 2026? +

Mostly no: the Gusto and older Convoys were 3G phones and can't make calls. Only the Convoy 4 still works. Samsung's Gusto, Gusto 2, Gusto 3 and Convoy 1 to 3 used Verizon's 3G network, which shut down in 2022.

Can I switch carriers with the Samsung Convoy or Gusto? +

Check the IMEI with the new carrier first. Approval for VoLTE is what decides it.

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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.

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