I have owned the same BlackBerry 10 since 2013 and I am shopping for a new phone. Phone mind you not a had held computer. My computer level is above average and I own and help run two sites, both blogs. One of my laptops which I use primarily for digital amateur radio comms(FLDIGI) is Linux ubuntu.
A good friend and ham is a computer wiz suggests I look at the Librem 5 to replace my BlackBerry. She feels that the antitracking and encryption properties might be a good marriage with my needs. The full package at $99- monthly, looks appealing.
I have searched the archives here to answer some of my questions but my basic questions are not answered. I would appreciate any suggestions that this group might offer.
Current Phone Uses
Make / receive phone calls,
Send / receive text messages,
Browse the net when I need a question answered but do not have a computer handy, and
Receive / send emails. I have three email accounts; tutanota.com, protonmail.com, and
1791.com
Based on my usage, can I do all of the above on the Librem 5? Do I need a cell phone provider to do all of the above? My current cell pone provider is Verizon as AT&T has poor coverage in my neck of the woods. Even with Verizon, I can not use the phone function (Voice) at my house as it is too remote - Text only.
Maybe the Librem 5 is not what I need. If I am shooting for something out of my skill set and needs - Suggestions?
I could just go with a android or iPhone however, I hate being used for my advertising value. I hate that my whereabouts always seem to be know. I hate receiving messages asking me to rate the restaurant I was just at. How did they know I was there?
Thank you folks in advance for your feedback and input.
73 & God Bless,
JohnyMac