Verizon runs CDMA which does not require a 'chip' to run the phone the way a gsm-based service like t-mobile or At&T does.
Also, water damage could be part or all of your problem as it will cause intermittent issues. It does not take much moisture, simple things like condensation from a cup holder in your car, baby slobber or a few errant drops from the sink. And then your sunk.
Also, water damage could be part or all of your problem as it will cause intermittent issues. It does not take much moisture, simple things like condensation from a cup holder in your car, baby slobber or a few errant drops from the sink. And then your sunk.