Could the Pantech Jest be coming to Verizon prepaid?

June 28, 2010/Joe Pawlikowski

Every time I see a low-end handset ticketed for a major carrier, I always wonder if it will end up with their prepaid arm. More and more we’re seeing a separation of interests. The big carriers continue to focus on smartphones and other advanced devices, which leaves your more basic models for prepaid. It’s not always that way, but it happens often enough. Via Boy Genius Report we learn of the Pantech Jest, a slider device that acts as the successor to the Razzle. It’s a pretty basic portrait slider, featuring a 2 megapixel camera, GPS, and microSD expandability. My tip-off for the prepaid possibility was the device’s use of 1xRTT data, but I suppose the Razzle has that as well. It could be an interesting option for Verizon prepaid users. There is no pricing or release date yet. Just a teaser. ]]>

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5 Comments

  1. Becky on June 29, 2010 at 9:31 am

    The pantech jest was released today on Verizon Wireless website.



  2. Mark on June 30, 2010 at 3:19 am

    I just bought one today I’m expecting it in the next 2 days



  3. Tami on September 23, 2010 at 10:58 am

    Wal-Mart now carries the Pantech Jest for Verizon Pre-paid. The cost is $69.00 + Tax.



  4. cindy on September 24, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    i would like to go from tracfone to verizon and keep my same cell namber and i pay as i go and i need to upgrade my cellpnone.ps if you have some free cell phone
    thank cindy shipman



  5. Austin on November 19, 2010 at 12:33 am

    how much is the prepaid plan for txting and internet