The LG Chocolate came out in 2006. No: the Chocolate ran on 2G and 3G networks that no longer exist in the US.
The quick answer
- Calls: no
- Software: LG's basic phone software
- Still works offline for some features
- Worth keeping as a collectible
Why it can't connect
The Verizon version (VX8500) was CDMA, and the GSM versions used 2G. None support 4G.
What still works
The music player and camera still work. Music has to be loaded on a microSD card.
What it's worth
Colorful, working units are popular as nostalgia pieces. Prices are modest.
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.