Mar 11, 2025
When buying a new phone, upgrading, or changing plans, it is hard to know which is right for you. There are many questions to ask yourself when getting a new phone plan. Such as:
- How many people will be on my account?
- What type of perks can I receive with my plan?
- How do I get the Best Phone plans in 2025 and save the most money?
Clearing up these questions will help you better understand our plans and unlock the full potential of our perks.
Unlimited Phone Plans
One thing that is not always accounted for is how many people will be in your account, which can lead to significant savings for everyone, making pairing up with friends and family more viable. With Verizon, there are four levels of savings between having just one line or four lines. However, you do not necessarily need four people on your account to receive the full discount. You can have multiple devices such as a phone and a tablet that count as two lines.
Unlimited Perks
With everyone having different interests, we offer perks that can be added to your account to fit your style. Each perk option also adds savings to any existing subscriptions you have. If you already use the Disney Bundle which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, you must activate this Perk through your account to begin receiving savings. However, if you use different types of services we offer a variety to bundle.
Perks offered are The Disney Bundle (Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+), Netflix & Max, Apple One (Music, tv+, Arcade, iCloud), Walmart+, Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, 100GB Hotspot, +play Monthly Credit, 3 TravelPass Days, and Unlimited Cloud Storage. If you already use any of these services, bundle and save today!
Best Phone Plan Deals 2025
So, the questions are, what is the best plan type for me and how do I save the most money doing so? Not only are bundling perks and adding more lines to your account great ways to save money but alongside that, there are other options.
The first option to save money on your Verizon plan is to activate auto pay and paper-free billing which will save $10/line.
Secondly, adding Fios Home Internet to your plan will also reduce your monthly bill by $10 as well as give you discounts on 5G Home Internet.
Lastly, utilize the BYOP (bring your own phone) deal by bringing in a phone that is active with another provider. This would reduce your bill further. By combining these options, you will enjoy monthly savings per line!
Overall, there are many ways to save with Verizon and receive great benefits along the way. Explore Benefits, Perks, and Savings options.
Mar 3, 2025
How long does a Cell Phone last?
Generally, cell phones can last between two and three years. While a well-maintained phone can even last for five years or more. But when should you upgrade your phone to something newer? A general rule of thumb would be to replace your phone after you have had it for at least five years. After five years the processor and battery would be degraded enough to validate upgrading. If you decide to keep your phone beyond that, you might be risking your phone failing or missing out on current security updates.
Easy ways to Extend the Life of your Smartphone
There are very easy ways to help elongate the life expectancy of your smartphone. Like buying a phone case and screen protector. In most situations a simple phone case will protect you from breaking your phone. However, there are some drops that might even still lead to a cracked screen. So, having a screen protector as an additional backup would be a good idea. Typically screen protectors will protect against scratches and cracks, taking the damage before your real screen does.
Other ways to extend the life of your phone would be to restart your phone once in a while, by just clearing out old data. Also removing unused apps or files would help. Doing so would help maintain and extend the life of your phone’s internal components. Along with that, a way to help protect your phone externally and internally, would be to clean your phone regularly. Not only would this protect your phone from dirt and debris, but also keep it clean from bacteria build-up.
Common Signs you Should Upgrade your Phone
There are many signs that could indicate it is time for an upgrade.
- Battery life is failing: If your phone dies after just a few hours of use, or even without using it, it is time to upgrade.
- Cracked Screen or Physical Damage: Normal wear and tear is a part of owning anything. However, if your screen is cracked and you are getting pricked by glass, it is time to upgrade.
- Touchscreen Malfunction: There is nothing more frustrating than when your phone does not do what you want it to. If your touchscreen is not functioning normally, it is time for an upgrade.
- Out of Storage Space: Often times with upgrading you can get increased storage space for all of your precious pictures and memories.
- Applications crash or malfunction: Nothing is more aggravating than trying to play a mobile game, or simple use an app and your phone crashes and returns to the home menu.
- Phone overheats frequently: If your phone gets hot often, this can damage the internal components and lead to device failure.
- Cords Disconnect from ports or jacks: If your phone cannot stay plugged in and cords just fall out of it, it is time for a new one.
When you Must Replace your Phone
When your phone begins to not receive software updates, this can leave your device vulnerable. It is best to upgrade your phone at this time to avoid being susceptible to hackers, especially when important info is held on your device, such as banking info or credit card data.
Best Time to Upgrade to a New Phone
It is important to keep track of when providers release a new device. Often times with the new device launch, there will be exceptional promotions attached. Often leading you to getting a free phone on a trade-in or upgrade or even if you want to switch providers. Sometimes you can even get deals on bundles allowing you to get that watch or tablet you have always wanted. Check our some of our best deals on new phones or visit one of our locations to find the best deal for you!
Feb 12, 2025
We are excited to announce the highly anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25, now available at Russell Cellular! This next-generation smartphone is packed with groundbreaking features designed to elevate both personal and business mobile experiences.
Powered by the latest cutting-edge chipset, the S25 offers lightning-fast processing, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance-intensive apps for all your business needs.
With a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, enjoy crystal-clear visuals and vibrant colors, whether you’re conducting virtual meetings, watching presentations, or simply browsing the web.
Capture professional-quality photos and videos with the Galaxy S25’s enhanced multi-lens camera system. Perfect for marketing, content creation, and high-quality video calls.
Keep your business running smoothly all day with a powerful, long-lasting battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging capabilities. No more worrying about battery life during crucial meetings.
Samsung’s Knox security platform provides robust protection for your data, ensuring your sensitive business information stays secure, no matter where you are.
With 5G support, experience blazing-fast data speeds and ultra-reliable connectivity, ensuring you stay ahead of the competition in today’s fast-moving business landscape.
To celebrate the launch, we’re offering exclusive promotions for businesses customers who purchase the Galaxy S25 through Rusell Cellular. Be sure to ask about our trade-in deals, financing options, and business plan discounts!
Ready to Upgrade?
Get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S25 today and take your mobile experience to the next level. Whether for personal use or business needs, this powerful device is designed to make your life easier, faster, and more productive.
Visit our store or contact us for more details. Our team is ready to help you find the perfect mobile solution for your needs.
We look forward to seeing how the Samsung Galaxy S25 will transform your mobile experience!
Feb 5, 2025
Unlock the best mobile gaming experience with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung’s latest phone is boosted by a customized processor that’s their most powerful ever. Gaming with the S25 Ultra allows you to unleash your beast mode with powerful performance, an ultra-brilliant display, and a battery that lasts.
Galaxy S25 Ultra Performance
Samsung has partnered with Snapdragon of Qualcomm Technologies to put together a processor that mobile gamers will love. The processor is the Snapdragon 8 Elite made specifically for Galaxy phones. Partnered with that is 12GBs of RAM to give you a smooth gaming experience with enhanced graphics. With the S25 Ultra you have access to Verizon’s 5G network for ultra-fast speeds or game on Galaxy’s Wifi 7. Both of which allowing you to game with lower latency and greater capacity.
Display Built for Mobile Gaming
Another perk of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the Quad High-Definition display. Mobile gaming will never be the same after you play on the S25 Ultra’s 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ Screen. Along with that the S25 Ultra has up to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate and up to 2600 nits of Brightness. Now that’s a powerful phone. Being able to see full depth of color will have you emersed in the gaming world.
Battery Built to Last
One of the most important features of a great mobile gaming device is battery life. Galaxy’s S25 Series starts at 4000mAh but the S25 Ultra goes up to and impressive 5000mAh. Allowing you to game for up to 30 hours straight. So, one full charge should be more than enough battery for a full gaming session and still leave you time to call your aunt on her Birthday.
When & Where
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is up for Pre-Order on January 22nd, 2025, with an official release date being February 7th, 2025. You can check out the latest deals on new phones or upgrades for the Galaxy S25 series. Or you can visit one of our locations to speak to someone in person.
Jan 27, 2025
With the announcement of the new Galaxy S25 series, comes the next generation of Galaxy AI. By purchasing any of the new phones from the S25 Series, you can access your own AI companion through the year of 2025. To access your AI companion, you need to have a Samsung account and internet or cellular access.
Press, Talk, Done
With the click of a button, Galaxy AI is there to help. If you are ever in a rush, ask Gemini to search for nearby coffee shops and send those to a friend. Or even take notes on a video you are watching. Ask Gemini to list places that are mentioned in a video as note in your phone.
Stay Ahead with Galaxy AI
With Galaxy AI you are always caught up to speed. Stay prepared with insights specialized for you starting when you wake up. Gemini will give you a look into your schedule and helping you plan out your day. All of which are personalized based on everyday routines.
Personal Health Coach
Galaxy AI makes it easy to keep up with your health goals for 2025. It can track your energy score by syncing with a Galaxy Watch or Ring. Thus, you can receive personalized insights about your sleep, activity during the day, and heart rate. Also keep all of this information safe and secure within the Samsung Health app.
Editing Made Easy with Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI has made it easy to edit videos like a pro. Filter out background noise from crowds, ocean waves, or wind with the click of a button. Alongside that, you can boost certain noises like voices, music, and more. With the power of AI in your pocket, you can post professional content with ease.
When & Where
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is up for Pre-Order on January 22nd, 2025, with an official release date being February 7th, 2025. You can check out the latest deals on new phones or upgrades for the Galaxy S25 series. Or you can visit one of our locations to speak to someone in person.
Jan 22, 2025
Samsung has just announced the all-new Galaxy S25 Series. Like in past years this series comes with a standard S25, upgraded S25+, and the S25 Ultra. Each one coming with powerful upgrades from last year’s generation. In this blog, the specs for each phone will be broken down and compared.
New Phone Colors
This year Samsung is sticking to a cooler color tone for the S25 Series. The Galaxy S25 and S25+ are both receiving the same colors of Navy, Mint, Icyblue, and Silver Shadow. While the S25 Ultra gets more unique colors because of its built with a different material, titanium. The Ultra gets Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Black, and Titanium Gray.
Galaxy S25 Screen Specs
One of the main differences between these devices is the screen size. With the S25 being the smallest at 6.2-inch display, the S25+ having a 6.7-inch display, and the Ultra being the largest, with a massive 6.9-inch display. While each screen has the same framerate and brightness levels, only the Ultra and S25+ have a QHD display while the S25 has a FHD display. Each phone will also share the same OS, Android 15 One UI 7.0 and Processor, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. With these powerful screen specs, you are sure to enjoy gaming, binging, and streaming to the max.
Innovative Galaxy S25 Camera
The new Galaxy S25 series has some serious upgrades with it comes to camera functionality. The Galaxy S25 and S25+ receive the same camera specs with 4 different camera lenses for photography. Paired with that, they both have 4K video at 60fps and 8K video at 30fps. Also, with a max optical quality of 2x, optical zoom of 3x and space zoom of 30x. On the S25 Ultra-side of things, it gets upgraded to 4K video shooting at 120 fps and 8K at 30fps. With an added 2x and 10x optical quality, 3x and 5x optical zoom, and 100x space zoom. With the new Galaxy S25 Ultra, you have the power of a professional photographer and videographer in your hands.
The last specs we will take a look at today are between Memory, Battery and Biometrics. Each phone will receive the same amount of RAM at 12GB. With storage however, the S25 only goes up to 256GB, the S25+ gets up to 512GB, and finally the Ultra receives up to 1TB of storage. Image all of the photos and videos you could take with that. With each phones battery there is not much of a difference respective to the power requirements of each device to run about 30 hours. Lastly, each device will come with the same biometrics being an Ultrasonic Fingerprint, and Facial Recognition.
When & Where?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is up for Pre-Order on January 22nd, 2025, with an official release date being February 7th, 2025. You can check out the latest deals on new phones or upgrades for the Galaxy S25 series. Or you can visit one of our locations to speak to someone in person.
