I could use my previous (also Verizon) phone in my house, answer Emails, answer phone, and even get 4G with a great hotspot. Other than that, it looks really nice and functional. I?m 5?2, 145 lbs, and I ordered medium. Both shoes to have a weak spot on the cloth upper. Good value ??. - Waterproofness is a great feature that will hopefully save the unit from accidents, but I do not plan to use it in the water. The crossbars are strong and look good. I leave the hdmi and all my peripherals plugged into the dock and hook the mini up with one cable. The quilted lining is very warm and comfortable. After wearing only in morning inside my home, fur under right big toe just disappeared.