The Palm (2018) came out in 2018. Maybe: it supports VoLTE and still works on Verizon in many cases, but it's stuck on old software.
The quick answer
- Calls: depends on the carrier; check the IMEI
- Software: Android 8.1
- Still works offline for some features
- Worth keeping as a collectible
Calls after the 3G shutdown
The 2018 Palm launched on Verizon as a companion that shared your main number. It later worked as a standalone phone. Verizon versions support VoLTE. The unlocked version also works on some T-Mobile prepaid brands.
What still works
It's a tiny Android phone, so most apps still install from Google Play, though some now require newer Android versions.
What it's worth
It's more of a curiosity than a valuable collectible. Expect modest prices.
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.
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.