Verizon's Guide to a Stress-Free Summer

Summer is a time when living is easy and stress should be less. All that nice weather calls for more R&R, but stressful events still happen, like cracking your screen during a jog in the park or dropping it in the deep end while cooling off at the pool. In fact, according to Asurion, more phones are lost, stolen, or damaged in July than any other month of the year, followed by August and June.

Here are some helpful tips to help minimize damage to your phone and wireless accessories — and keep your summer stress-free and fun.

1. Summer-proof your wireless life. Taking a cool dip to beat the heat makes for a tempting photo opp, but it’s also easy to drop your device in water. Try a waterproof case to keep your devices safe, and maybe tag on a waterproof speaker to ride the waves in style.
2. Watch out for heat. Summertime heat can be a big problem. If your phone feels too hot, turn it off right away. Blowing on it or setting it over a fan or air vent can also help save it from heat damage. Make sure it cools down to normal temps before turning it back on.
3. Remember to use a case. Seems obvious, but a case really does help prevent cracked screens and other damage. There are many options to choose from to add your own unique flair. From fashionistas who’ll love the designer cases from brands like Kate Spade and Michael Kors, to the thrill-seeking adventurists looking for heavy-duty cases like LifeProof for enhanced dust and water protection, Verizon has it covered.
4. Don’t sweat it. Did you know sweat can cause water damage? If you plan on exercising outdoors, pick up some sweat-proof headphones that won’t compromise sound quality.

But, even the most cautious among us can still damage our phones. That’s why Verizon is here to take those summer worries away with Total Mobile Protection. If you lose or break your phone, we'll ship you a new one the next day. With Open Enrollment happening now through July 14, there’s no better time to sign up.

Screen repair services available at the following store locations in Virginia:

Alexandria

Dumfries

Fairfax

Falls Church

Fredericksburg

Manassas

Virginia Beach (2 locations incl. 1 new)

Woodbridge