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Today, 04:24 PM
Use a virtual card
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Today, 03:48 PM
These all require very large satellites to make up for the anemic phone antenna.
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Today, 03:41 PM
Thanks for the idea, but it's happening with multiple browsers and I can see that some t-mobile cookies are being set in the history/data settings.
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Today, 03:19 PM
I suspect that it will be difficult to obtain home internet with mmWave in general, unless you're in a townhouse/MDU with a tower/panel in 'clear...
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Today, 02:53 PM
Last fall I was trying to unlock a refurb A51. Website told me it wasn't eligible for unlock, it showed up as reactivated. I called the unlocking...
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Today, 02:47 PM
I think I too may need to call TF unlock department to unlock my refurbished Moto G Power 2020.
The phone was purchased in January 2023 and...
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Today, 02:38 PM
I got the App. It won't even tell me how much the plans are unless I give them a credit card number.
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Today, 02:32 PM
I got the App. It won't even tell me how much the plans are unless I give them a credit card number.
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Today, 02:18 PM
If you are able to type the new zip code, click on "update zip code" but when you are back to the shop page still shows the default zip code
,it...
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Today, 01:22 PM
Hi ,
I bought a LG Journey new unused for $1 at the swap meet , its a 32GB model Android 10
I want to set it up as a GPS and to play MP3...
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Today, 12:55 PM
Yes, I did. My brother didn't want the apps I had on it, so I reset the phone. With the T-mo SIM in the phone, when powered up the phone number is...
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Today, 12:41 PM
Yes, thanks. I found where it shows it now. The place where it is screwed up is when you're in the Redeem Rewards section part of the Rewards site....
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Today, 12:39 PM
Did you factory reset the phone prior to the Tmo sim.
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Today, 12:34 PM
That's too bad. And usually with T-Mobile you can switch SIM's from device to device. Not sure why it would have been showing no service when you...
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Today, 12:32 PM
Thank you and tomseys.
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Today, 12:29 PM
Under shop, plans add ons.
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Today, 12:25 PM
They are on the Plans Add-ons page.
https://www.tracfone.com/phone-add-ons
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Today, 12:25 PM
Thanks. It shows on your screen. I checked and mine shows up just like the screenshot hpham posted with 0 MB data and no mention of the minutes.
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Today, 12:23 PM
How/where do you see that option? I'm looking again at what the web site is showing and it's just not there. I'm using Chrome and logged into my...
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Today, 12:15 PM
Last week, my brother's old Samsung's Notes died with a swollen battery. I gave him a TF-unlocked Moto G Power to use with his postpaid T-mo plan. I...
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Today, 12:13 PM
Yes, as the others say, it's 500. I've been finding the 1500 points for 500/500/500 and 30 days to be a better value. But I have a few orphan...
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Today, 12:11 PM
500 minutes
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Today, 12:10 PM
How many minutes does one get for $10?
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Today, 12:07 PM
There are a number of Motorola & Samsungs being sold by Tracfone in the $50 to $120 range. You could activate those, wait the 60 days to unlock them...
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Today, 11:59 AM
Well, crapped out today after ~10 days - so much for the 30 days free trial still advertised on their website. The app does say 10 days so not a...
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Today, 11:56 AM
I deduced that based on what the Data card and text card show, but what it shows at checkout is not very assuring of what it is for. TF can say "Hey,...
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Today, 11:56 AM
I had used AirAlo eSIM in Europe (UK, Italy, Spain, Romania), on two phones (two people) - iPhone and Android. It worked reasonably well, as...
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Today, 11:54 AM
In many cases, you should be able to unlock your Tracfones and use them on Tello. That obviously depends on network compatibility, but Tello runs on...
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Today, 11:53 AM
Yes, I logged into my account-->Rewards-->Redeeming Points-->select the line (with grandfathered TMFL) and it showed me a bunch of options.
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Today, 11:53 AM
I'm sure AlexTrac is taking notes from all of these posts and forwarding the relevant information to the corporate office...
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Today, 11:52 AM
I like Motorola, my coworker has a Samsung but not sure if he cares or if it is any different.
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Today, 11:50 AM
Here's the thread in the General Prepaid forum where people are posting their experiences with MobileX:
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Today, 11:49 AM
An IMEI is tied to a device. Generally if you are adding a phone and transferring the balance from the old phone to the new one, the IMEI of the old...
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Today, 11:42 AM
That one is for minutes. The text only add-on is $5/500 points. But typical Tracfone not to spell that out!
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Today, 11:35 AM
Did you try from, redeem points
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Today, 11:31 AM
I have over 10K points in my account but on the web site I no longer see add-ons for minutes only or texts only. There is one choice for $10...
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Today, 11:09 AM
All of them. Firefox, Edge, Chrome. Cache and cookies cleared. Privacy settings and add-ons all disabled as much as possible. Behavior is the...
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Today, 10:55 AM
What browser ?
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Today, 10:37 AM
Typical TracFone... Ymmv. Its been a while and no follow up text. Stuck using the app for best results (which isn't saying a lot since you still...
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Today, 10:31 AM
After a few moments it gave me a list of plans I could choose from. It only gave me a list of add-ons like texts or data. Not sure if it will offer...
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Today, 10:29 AM
I texted points and it gave me back my points balance. No other info. How do I actually redeem via text? Ie select what I want to redeem on?
I am...
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Today, 10:21 AM
Could some of you kind folks with Windows 11 do a sanity check on the nuttiness I've been seeing on the prepaid t-mobile website, please?
You...
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Today, 10:20 AM
You probably don't have to reboot.
If you put it in airplane mode and then take it out of airplane mode this will reset the network connection and...
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Today, 10:19 AM
Has anyone used 611611 to POINTS to use Rewards Points to buy service? I just tried it on my A53 to add 1GB data (1000 points) and it worked ok.
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Today, 09:35 AM
It's a string of letters and numbers.
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Today, 09:32 AM
It's a 16 character (alphanumeric) code with the word PROMO spelled out around the middle.
It usually looks something like this:
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Today, 09:28 AM
Why do you think having my IMEI listed as a second, but inactive, account is a sign that things are messed up? Customer service seems to be unable to...
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Today, 09:25 AM
Does anyone have any usage experience with MobileX? It looks very new...
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Today, 09:13 AM
The phone discount code program......what do the codes look like? Thx.
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Today, 07:05 AM
I am a 20 plus years customer with 4 lines. Tello seems like a good alternative except you would have to invest in new phones. 4 unlock phones can...
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Today, 06:42 AM
Yup, I did. Had to call CSR and get a call back from higher level rep. Not doing these eBay deals anymore. Plus that phone is going to Tello when it...
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Today, 01:15 AM
What brand of phones do you typically use?
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Yesterday, 11:21 PM
This whole thing started because our phones are getting older, been dropped and cracked and probably would do better with 5G units into the future.
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Yesterday, 09:54 PM
I really have to wonder how many $299 orbic magics TracFone sells.... Ooooh it's 5g!!!
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Yesterday, 08:45 PM
US Mobile is a great option. Their Pooled plan (can have just one line) would cost $13.48/mo (includes taxes and fees) for 2 Gb data. Extra Gbs of...
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Yesterday, 08:39 PM
Has it been working ok? I'm considering trying out mobileX. How difficult was it to set up the APN stuff?
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Yesterday, 08:37 PM
I think TF is great, so long as you accept horrible CS, AND
you use very low data on that line, AND
you only buy annual renewal plans.
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Yesterday, 08:33 PM
I am curious as to how long m/d/t and the end date will be honored. I suspect at some time to hear a giant "FLUSH" and thththhthat's all folks. How...
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Yesterday, 08:32 PM
Actually I would take that as a sign things are likely screwed up
and take steps to get it corrected sooner rather than later
if the issue is...
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Yesterday, 08:14 PM
As long as they keep the basic plan $25 that is. They might/probably raise it to $30.
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Yesterday, 07:45 PM
That would mean your area is Mid-Band/C-Band only (and that's okay!). mmWave does not cover large distances at all (think a city block at best with...
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Yesterday, 07:23 PM
You may run into all kinds of issues trying to transfer back to the old sim.
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Yesterday, 07:19 PM
I unlocked 2. The first one worked so I tried a second one, which was just activated the day before.
Edit: I have setup the phone and successfully...
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Yesterday, 07:19 PM
I think Tracfone is still worth it if you are a light user and you are not too picky on the type of phone you use to keep the cost down. Tello and...
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Yesterday, 06:53 PM
My eSIM ready to install prompt stayed on my screen, but you'd probably be able to hit the 'add eSIM' option from the settings too. My family plan on...
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Yesterday, 06:19 PM
But that post said you activated on 3/3/23 and unlocked on 3/16/23 :confused:
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Yesterday, 06:11 PM
I unlocked a refurbished Moto G Stylus 2021 one day after activation. Data points.
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Yesterday, 05:36 PM
Cellmapping friends we have a new tool to use! (We are those strange folks who photograph electric meters at the base of monopoles and point at tower...
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Yesterday, 05:35 PM
Another good option for Verizon with good customer service is USmobile. They are definitely pricier for lower data though (TracFone is tough to beat...
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Yesterday, 05:16 PM
For now, I’m keeping my one Verizon line with TracFone. However, I am also keeping my eye on Peter Adderton’s new MVNO, MobileX. It uses Verizon. ...
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Yesterday, 05:06 PM
I just noticed that the basic plan is still $25 which is what I am paying now so my plan is not grandfathered. Someone told me that the price went up...
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Yesterday, 04:21 PM
Thank You, aaronwt, bobdevnul, and rpz1 for the responses. I signed up for the upgrade. Will complete the process once the sim arrives.
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Yesterday, 04:15 PM
Basically, everything undertaken on Tracfone is a gamble that it will go right. It's just not necessary when there are other companies that are one...
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Yesterday, 03:58 PM
I am starting to see people on reddit running info some CSR that still saying they have to wait 12 months with phones.
I am wondering if this is...
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Yesterday, 03:19 PM
I did an eBay refund a few months ago and had to send the SIM back. So, don't toss the old SIM until the transfer goes thru.
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Yesterday, 03:13 PM
I have one main phone that I actually make calls with. I have several other phones that are just internet devices. I used to have TF SIMs for those...
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Yesterday, 02:25 PM
Theres a time frame to install/activate the eSim,
Same thing happened to me, i was in the imei section, and when i went back to settings page, is...
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Yesterday, 02:04 PM
My iPhone prompted me that there was a new eSIM to download/activate, so it was really seamless. I still don't like not having a physical SIM slot...
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Yesterday, 01:41 PM
With all of the information about cell phone to satellite connectivity lately, I created a list to help me make sense out of it. Please feel free to...
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Yesterday, 01:39 PM
Thanks, this is a great resource.
For mobileX on an iPhone, it looks like I need to manually set APN and stuff. Ugh.
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Yesterday, 01:31 PM
Don't need that.
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Yesterday, 01:14 PM
I decided to get a 5G phone this time because my area has 5G now.
Unfortunately out of the 5G phones they have, I want the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G...
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Yesterday, 01:11 PM
A few Edits:
For whatever reason, when you want to select a personal sound for ringtones/Notifs you must have the pre-loaded Music app enabled. Not...
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Yesterday, 12:50 PM
Do you want hotspot ability ?
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Yesterday, 12:45 PM
Tracfone is worth it as long as you are low minutes/texts/data user. Nowadays most cell phone users need hardly any minutes or texts since there are...
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Yesterday, 12:44 PM
TracFone CS is horrendous and their cost for high usage is way above their competitors even on the exact same Verizon network. I stay because the...
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Yesterday, 12:43 PM
https://prepaidcompare.net/
Sent from my moto g stylus 5G (2022) using HoFo mobile app
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Yesterday, 12:43 PM
I posted this recently "I remain with TF not out of loyalty or being "faithful" but because I still have lots of units and service days that I got...
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Yesterday, 12:39 PM
A tower located in Cromwell CT on I 91. This is the best recorded speed I ever got in CT.
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