In this review, I will examine Verizon Wireless’ CDMA cellular service in the New York City area (your local Verizon service plans may vary from what you read here) and the Motorola StarTAC 7868W. Before I get into the guts of a review that includes swapping out three Motorola StarTAC 7868Ws in less than 24 hours, let me provide a little of my “cellular background” so you’ll know where I’m coming from in evaluating these services and products. These introductory comments will frame the pearls to be divined later. In order to keep this review relevant and evergreen, I will continually update it with results – both good and bad – of my ongoing relationship with Verizon Wireless.

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