Spectrum here uses Verizon towers. As stated above Spectrum offers phone service using Verizon lines.
Consumer Cellular and Straight talk here use the Verizon network/towers.
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If it is just a phone for talking, text, limited data then a Tracfone with one year of service and a smart phone can cost $50.00 including the phone. From HSN.
Tracfone here uses the Verizon network.
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