Shraga 18: I think its great what you did, and kol hakoved.
However, I dont think that theres an issue with a regular simple verizon phone without any internet access or games etc…
My phone has just call and text, and I use text for convenience.
If I wouldnt have texting, it would be difficult.
Don’t get me wrong- I would do things even tho its hard if it really has to be done. I downgraded to a simpler phone without internet capabilities even though its much harder now that I have to go in to my office every time I want to check my emails.
However, I do not see that texting has a negative effect on my life.
Apparently it did on you, and now that its working for you- yasher koach!
But I dont think a reg simple phone that’s not a kosher phone is an issue for many people