About Tracfone Wireless
Tracfone Wireless is a budget-friendly cell phone service provider that lets customers keep their own phones, customize their plans and enjoy the flexibility of a prepaid plan. Customers never have to sign a long-term contract and can carry unused minutes, text and data over to the next month. Tracfone offers simple, transparent plans that don’t include overage charges or hidden fees.
- Customers can keep their phones
- Multiple plans available
- Low monthly rates
- Not compatible with all phones
- Slower data speeds
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What is Tracfone Wireless?
Tracfone is a nationwide prepaid cell phone service. It lets customers keep their existing phones and numbers. Customers in the market for a new phone can browse the large inventory of name-brand phones, including LG, Samsung, Motorola and Apple. Tracfone phones can be purchased at a discounted rate, and shipping is free.
Some plans can be set to refill automatically, while others require manual refills online or at a Tracfone location. Customers can add extra features to their plans, such as global calling or additional minutes, text and data.
Other features that can be added to a basic plan include lost and stolen phone coverage and mobile protection. These services act as insurance in case your phone is lost, stolen or damaged.
Tracfone offers a wide selection of name brand phones, many of which are great for kids and seniors.
Tracfone Wireless plans
Tracfone Wireless offers a variety of plans at different price points. Some of the most popular plans are:
Length of plan | Minutes/text | Data | Monthly price* |
---|---|---|---|
30 days | Unlimited | 3 GB | $30 |
30 days | Unlimited | 2 GB | $25 |
365 days | 1500/1500 | 1.5 GB | $125 |
60 days | 750/1000 | 1.0 GB | $35 |
30 days | 500/500 | 500 MB | $15 |
*At the time of publishing
Many plans are $5 to $10 cheaper than the listed price when you sign up for auto-refill. If you want to add global calling or more minutes and texts, you can purchase add-ons. Tracfone Wireless also offers student discounts.
Tracfone Wireless has plans for smartphones and basic phones and plans designed for people who talk and text more than they browse the internet or stream music. Basic phone plans range from $10 to $100 a month, and smartphone plans range from $15 to $125.
Customers can use their compatible phones with Tracfone Wireless or purchase one through the company. Customers can purchase basic flip phones for $20, older Galaxy phones for $30 and iPhone 7s for $240 along with many other phone options at different price points.
How much does a one-year Tracfone card cost?
The one-year smartphone plan costs $125 at the time of publishing. This is a one-time purchase that covers your wireless service for 365 days. The auto-refill price is $118 at the time of publishing. With this plan you receive:
- 1500 minutes
- 1500 texts
- 1.5 GB of data at 4G LTE Speed
- No contracts
Customers can purchase refill cards at Walmart and Target, over the phone or at one of the 70,000 Tracfone locations nationwide.
Tracfone Wireless FAQ
What network is Tracfone?
Tracfone Wireless uses a mobile virtual network operator that includes Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile US, Sprint Corporation and U.S. Cellular.
Is there an unlimited plan for Tracfone?
Yes. The StraightTalk service offers 30 MB of data and unlimited calls and texts for $45 per month.
Does Tracfone Wireless charge for Wi-Fi?
No. As long as your phone is active and has Wi-Fi capabilities, there is no charge.
What is Tracfone Wireless compatible with?
Tracfone Wireless will work on GSM Unlocked phones, AT&T-compatible phones, T-Mobile-compatible phones, Verizon-compatible phones and some CDMA Technology-compatible phones.
What is Tracfone’s coverage area?
Tracfone has extensive coverage on the East Coast of the county and central states, with less coverage in the mountain states and on the West Coast.
Is Tracfone legit?
Yes. Tracfone Wireless is a trusted and reliable cell phone provider that lets people stay connected without signing long-term contracts. Its affordable monthly plans offer basic features and are ideal for those who do not use their phones all the time.
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Tracfone Wireless Company Information
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- www.tracfone.com