Can Freedompop be used with Android phones?

**a107** · 09-19-2023, 03:26 PM

I'm assuming it can, but their website seems to imply it only works with Apple phones. They are the only phones available in their "choose your device" selection menu. https://www.freedompop.com/shop

My phone is an LG Phoenix that I'm using with AT&T Prepaid (on the grandfathered .35cents/min plan).

Also, is the free plan only 10 minutes per month??? I heard it was 300. Here's where says it's 10 minutes: https://freedompop.com/plans/free-plan

**PaulCrawhorne** · 09-19-2023, 06:36 PM

Each plan has its own requirements.

If you mean the FREE GSMA plan based on the SIMs only sporadically available from Target

then this is the thread to read, and then post such questions

https://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?p=17259954

**nnd_newbie** · 09-19-2023, 07:22 PM

They don't imply anything. Quote from their webpage: "Keep your phone, bring nearly any GSM phone in the US."

**robbyrobby** · 09-19-2023, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by a107

I'm assuming it can, but their website seems to imply it only works with Apple phones. They are the only phones available in their "choose your device" selection menu. https://www.freedompop.com/shop

My phone is an LG Phoenix that I'm using with AT&T Prepaid (on the grandfathered .35cents/min plan).

Also, is the free plan only 10 minutes per month??? I heard it was 300. Here's where says it's 10 minutes: https://freedompop.com/plans/free-plan

FreedomPOP only has Apple device available for sale, the SIM will work fine in Android phones that are compatible with ATT

the plan you want is the one available when you purchase the SIM from target that includes 100/100/100 mins/texts/data, read the below thread:

https://www.howardforums.com/showthr...tted-at-target

from the freedompop site you only get 10 minutes

the 300 min. plan from walmart is no longer available

**a107** · 09-20-2023, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by robbyrobby

FreedomPOP only has Apple device available for sale, the SIM will work fine in Android phones that are compatible with ATT

the plan you want is the one available when you purchase the SIM from target that includes 100/100/100 mins/texts/data, read the below thread:

https://www.howardforums.com/showthr...tted-at-target

from the freedompop site you only get 10 minutes

the 300 min. plan from walmart is no longer available

Thank you! I didn't know there were multiple versions of Freedompop. Looks like the one from Target is the good one. Let's hope it doesn't go away for lack of making a profit. Don't see how they're managing to exist when users don't pay anything.

**robbyrobby** · 09-20-2023, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by a107

Thank you! I didn't know there were multiple versions of Freedompop. Looks like the one from Target is the good one. Let's hope it doesn't go away for lack of making a profit. Don't see how they're managing to exist when users don't pay anything.

the cost is very low for the very small amount of min/text/data they provide and i bet lots of people rarely use it at all. they make money from the people who buy top ups of additional minutes, texts or data and make a good profit from those who apply and qualify for ACP

i expect it will be around for a while since they are providing only the small amount for free. FreedomPOP was once much more generous by giving bonus data for referrals and you could easily get 1.2 GB per month for free. that didn't work as well and they eventually ended it, the current offering is much more sustainable and a small percentage buying top ups could subsidize the rest. much like how so many 'freemium' web based services and apps work.

**PaulCrawhorne** · 09-20-2023, 08:51 PM

I think they are hoping for the ACP signups

only 40% of the households eligible for the subsidy are actually using it.

I haven't investigated how the data add-ons work yet but I'd bet they are lots more than the $2-3/GB going rate these days.

Maybe as much as Tracfone / gFi $10 but that is only justifiable (barely) in that you only pay for what you actually use.

**robbyrobby** · 09-20-2023, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by PaulCrawhorne

I think they are hoping for the ACP signups

only 40% of the households eligible for the subsidy are actually using it.

I haven't investigated how the data add-ons work yet but I'd bet they are lots more than the $2-3/GB going rate these days.

Maybe as much as Tracfone / gFi $10 but that is only justifiable (barely) in that you only pay for what you actually use.

its not good for heavy data, maybe if you use very little and need an extra 100 MB one month, the minutes and text addon's are reasonable though

topping up any bucket with another 100 is $ 2.00

**a107** · 09-21-2023, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by robbyrobby

its not good for heavy data, maybe if you use very little and need an extra 100 MB one month, the minutes and text addon's are reasonable though

topping up any bucket with another 100 is $ 2.00

Do they require people to give a credit card number upfront to use this service? Or does that only happen if you wanted to top-up?

**robbyrobby** · 09-21-2023, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by a107

Do they require people to give a credit card number upfront to use this service? Or does that only happen if you wanted to top-up?

you do need to have a card on file, i used a prepaid gift card with a very low balance.

there should be no surprise charges as there is no auto topup

**jet1000** · 09-21-2023, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by a107

Thank you! I didn't know there were multiple versions of Freedompop. Looks like the one from Target is the good one. Let's hope it doesn't go away for lack of making a profit. Don't see how they're managing to exist when users don't pay anything.

If you are interested in this, I would suggest that you buy the SIM while it is available. Then you'll have it on hand if you want to activate it later.

For example, those that purchased the SIM for the discontinued 300 minute plan last year, can still activate them today. However, if you don't buy the SIM kit and they stop selling them, then you can't get the offer.

**robbyrobby** · 09-21-2023, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by jet1000

If you are interested in this, I would suggest that you buy the SIM while it is available. Then you'll have it on hand if you want to activate it later.

For example, those that purchased the SIM for the discontinued 300 minute plan last year, can still activate them today. However, if you don't buy the SIM kit and they stop selling them, then you can't get the offer.

i would suggest the same

FreedomPOP is still activating SIMs discontinued several years ago such a 1yr/1gb/month SIM long ago discontinued

**rcentros** · 09-26-2023, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by a107

Thank you! I didn't know there were multiple versions of Freedompop. Looks like the one from Target is the good one. Let's hope it doesn't go away for lack of making a profit. Don't see how they're managing to exist when users don't pay anything.

My local Target stores (three in the Boise area) currently have a total of 11 of these available (4+4+3). This is actually more than I've seen before, so maybe it's working out for them to get ACP sign-ups and they're expanding it.

**PaulCrawhorne** · 09-26-2023, 12:43 PM

LOL Sending 3-4 at a time is still testing stage.

Rolling out to full production status would mean matching demand, just keeping them in stock.

**rcentros** · 09-26-2023, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by PaulCrawhorne

LOL Sending 3-4 at a time is still testing stage.

Rolling out to full production status would mean matching demand, just keeping them in stock.

Sure, but the number is growing rather than shrinking (at least in my local stores). I also checked down in Texas (where my nephew lives) and (at least) one store there has seven of them -- in the past they've only had one or two at a time.