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Can You Still Use an LG enV in 2026?

No, the LG enV can't make calls in the US in 2026. What works, what doesn't, and what to check.

Founder & Lead Analyst, ShopCellPlans

Published October 6, 2026

Updated October 6, 2026

The LG enV came out in 2006. No: every enV model used Verizon's CDMA network, which shut down in 2022.

Key takeaways

Every enV model used Verizon's CDMA network, which shut down in 2022.

Software: LG's basic phone software.

Use it offline or as a collectible, not as your main phone.

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 enV, enV2, enV3 and enV Touch were all 3G phones. Verizon ended CDMA on December 31, 2022.

What still works

The keyboard, games and camera still work. Old texts stay on the phone until you reset it.

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).

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 LG enV still work in 2026? +

No: every enV model used Verizon's CDMA network, which shut down in 2022. The enV, enV2, enV3 and enV Touch were all 3G phones.

What still works on the LG enV without service? +

The keyboard, games and camera still work. Old texts stay on the phone until you reset 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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