Author Topic: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread) (Read 259204 times)

davidd75 · « **Reply #1260 on:** June 07, 2023, 02:46:22 PM »

Quote from: bznt on June 07, 2023, 11:26:57 AM

Get a unlocked tcl flip2, tag it with text blocked and get hello mobile for $5 vs Tello for $8 plus tax,

this version/model you mean?

TCL Flip 2 4058G - 8GB - Gray (Unlocked) Flip Phone

bznt · « **Reply #1261 on:** June 07, 2023, 03:16:43 PM »

Quote from: davidd75 on June 07, 2023, 02:46:22 PM

this version/model you mean?

TCL Flip 2 4058G - 8GB - Gray (Unlocked) Flip Phone

I have experience with the unlocked tcl T408DL that it works with hello / Tello and us mobile

yyonah · « **Reply #1262 on:** June 19, 2023, 12:31:49 AM »

Looking for a plan for people visiting the US for 2 weeks. Unlimited or lots of data. Android phones that take esims. Cheapest I've found is Visible at $25/month. (If they had iPhones, they could do Visible's free 15 day trial).

Bored Bachur · « **Reply #1263 on:** June 20, 2023, 02:43:47 PM »

looking into making a family plan with 5 lines needs to be unlimited with at least 50 GB before it slows down what's my cheapest option?

yyonah · « **Reply #1264 on:** June 21, 2023, 09:12:49 AM »

Quote from: yyonah on June 19, 2023, 12:31:49 AM

Looking for a plan for people visiting the US for 2 weeks. Unlimited or lots of data. Android phones that take esims. Cheapest I've found is Visible at $25/month. (If they had iPhones, they could do Visible's free 15 day trial).

I found (and rejected) another possible option: Consumer Cellular has a Chase offer on some of my cards for $20 off the first month. They have a 10 gb plan for $40 plus tax, with a $5 autopay discount. I'm guessing it will be only slightly cheaper than Visible, the data is not unlimited (and is hard capped), and there's the hassle of cancelling.

Definitions · « **Reply #1265 on:** June 21, 2023, 09:21:09 AM »

Quote from: yyonah on June 21, 2023, 09:12:49 AM

I found (and rejected) another possible option: Consumer Cellular has a Chase offer on some of my cards for $20 off the first month. They have a 10 gb plan for $40 plus tax, with a $5 autopay discount. I'm guessing it will be only slightly cheaper than Visible, the data is not unlimited (and is hard capped), and there's the hassle of cancelling.

Look through this site (it's in the wiki)
https://prepaidcompare.net/#plans

yyonah · « **Reply #1266 on:** June 23, 2023, 11:42:14 AM »

Quote from: Definitions on June 21, 2023, 09:21:09 AM

Look through this site (it's in the wiki)
https://prepaidcompare.net/#plans

Thanks. I looked earlier, but I just looked again. There are plans that meet my requirements for less than Visible's $25, but they all charge taxes which bring it to $25 or thereabouts. Visible's price includes taxes. My visitors are coming at the end of July, so I'm hoping some kind of deal comes up before then.

cozmohoot · « **Reply #1267 on:** June 23, 2023, 02:40:21 PM »

Mint mobile has 15.00 per month but u need to get 3 months IIRC.
I believe its 40gb of high speed and then might get slower

yeshivabucher · « **Reply #1268 on:** June 24, 2023, 11:23:45 PM »

what about verizon esim trial?

Natey · « **Reply #1269 on:** June 25, 2023, 12:06:26 AM »

Anyone can comment on tracfone vs. mobilex vs. u.s. mobile? Not regarding pricing, just about issues with any of them, anything to know about...

yyonah · « **Reply #1270 on:** July 06, 2023, 11:35:34 PM »

Quote from: yeshivabucher on June 24, 2023, 11:23:45 PM

what about verizon esim trial?

Thanks. That sounds perfect for their needs. They'll have to wait until they arrive in the U.S. to see if it works, but otherwise it should be OK.

TravelSER · « **Reply #1271 on:** July 23, 2023, 01:16:34 PM »

Looking to get added to T-Mobile family/business plan

yeshivabucher · « **Reply #1272 on:** July 23, 2023, 01:53:14 PM »

Quote from: TravelSER on July 23, 2023, 01:16:34 PM

Looking to get added to T-Mobile family/business plan

there is a t mobile rent a line thread. How much you willing to pay and are you specifically looking for magenta max?

772oa · « **Reply #1273 on:** July 23, 2023, 02:27:59 PM »

Quote from: saul613 on September 17, 2022, 10:19:27 PM

You'll need to unlock it on https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com. I will paste the conditions from that website (for non-apple devices, Apple devices are automatic):

For Customers with non-Apple devices: TracFone will provide an unlocking code to customers who request unlocking, provided they meet the following conditions:
If the TracFone device was activated with TracFone service prior to November 23, 2021, then the device must have been active on TracFone Service for no fewer than twelve (12) months with Service Plans redeemed in no fewer than twelve (12) months.
If the TracFone device was activated with new service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, then at least sixty (60) days must have elapsed since the device was activated.
The device must be in working condition.
The device has not been reported stolen or lost, and there are no indicators of fraud.

Anybody confirm if this actually works properly? This implies you don't need to pay for the 2nd month (i.e. you can let it expire and have inactive for the 2nd month) and the 60 days will still clock.

Is this true?

Darth1 · « **Reply #1274 on:** July 23, 2023, 03:22:15 PM »

Quote from: 772oa on July 23, 2023, 02:27:59 PM

Anybody confirm if this actually works properly? This implies you don't need to pay for the 2nd month (i.e. you can let it expire and have inactive for the 2nd month) and the 60 days will still clock.

Is this true?

Yes.

yyonah · « **Reply #1275 on:** July 31, 2023, 09:25:51 AM »

My SIL arrived from Israel and tried to get Verizon's free trial. He got a message that he was ineligible because he had participated within the last six months. which obviously wasn't true since he hasn't been in the US.

ProWirelessExpert · « **Reply #1276 on:** August 03, 2023, 11:24:25 AM »

Quote from: Bored Bachur on June 20, 2023, 02:43:47 PM

looking into making a family plan with 5 lines needs to be unlimited with at least 50 GB before it slows down what's my cheapest option?

us mobile will come out 35 per line for 100 gig they also have perks with this plan like free international Data Free Spotify and they have good costumer service .
You can do visible on 5 different email address but the service is slow

ProWirelessExpert · « **Reply #1277 on:** August 03, 2023, 11:31:35 AM »

Quote from: yyonah on July 31, 2023, 09:25:51 AM

My SIL arrived from Israel and tried to get Verizon's free trial. He got a message that he was ineligible because he had participated within the last six months. which obviously wasn't true since he hasn't been in the US.

it's probably saying that because you stick to my Verizon SIM card in that phone

ProWirelessExpert · « **Reply #1278 on:** August 03, 2023, 11:34:22 AM »

Quote from: yyonah on June 21, 2023, 09:12:49 AM

I found (and rejected) another possible option: Consumer Cellular has a Chase offer on some of my cards for $20 off the first month. They have a 10 gb plan for $40 plus tax, with a $5 autopay discount. I'm guessing it will be only slightly cheaper than Visible, the data is not unlimited (and is hard capped), and there's the hassle of cancelling.

it won't cost you 25 each line you could use the referral your friend program you Google any referral code and during the activation you just put in the code and it goes down to $5

Yehuda57 · « **Reply #1279 on:** August 08, 2023, 03:33:07 PM »

Getting a new phone, currently have a Galaxy S21, and I'm mostly happy with it, so the easy thing is to switch to the S23. However, my favorite phone was the original Moto X, I loved the size, feel, and features. I'm wondering if the Pixel would be a comparable replacement, specifically the Pixel 7A. Would the smaller size be sacrificing all that much in performance?

I'm also considering the Galaxy Flip 4. The idea of being able to do some functions with a closed, folded phone seems like a major benefit, as does using the phone in a "half folded" state. I'm thinking the size of the folded phone in my pocket would also be a huge plus. Does anyone have real world experience using the phone? Are there drawbacks to the flip that make the benefits not worthwhile? Is the dip in performance compared to say, the S23 not worth the benefits?

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