The Blitz built by UTStarcom for Verizon Wireless is a bar style slider that hides a full QWERTY keyboard. Key features include a 1.3 megapixel camera, music player, GPS/Chaperone, voice commands, stereo Bluetooth, Email/IM and a microSD memory card slot (up to 4GB).
Buying a replacement phone will not affect your existing service contract, but are generally more expensive, since they are not being discounted by your carrier.
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Carrier Compatibility
Properly unlocked, this phone should be compatible with:
Verizon Wireless - Note! Always confirm compatibility before purchasing.
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