LG VX-4500

So wouold you all say my original phone was version 1 and now I have version 2?The old one I was able to program my number plus password. That was the best. I am not worried about someone listening to my VM if we atleast had the option that would be great.It is a concienence thing and as far as paying for the call Verizon should just fix the loop hole I will pay the minutes. It was so convenient especially while driving to hit one button and get mesages.