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Small List compiled for Flip phone service. Regular service with unlimited data and all to come.

1.Tracfone-All Carriers $20 Talk/Text 1GB ($30 for first 6 months)
1b. Unlimited talk and text, no data $15/month ($10 with auto pay)

2.Mobi-Verizon $10 (Additional $5 off the 1st three months)

3.Tello-Tmobile $8 , US Mobile.

4.HelloMobile-Tmobile $5 (first 2 months for $5)

                 -EXPLAINED A BIT MORE IN DETAIL-
Tracfone Wireless- (CDMA/GSM Verizon/T-Mobile/AT&T)
First 6 months at $30 plus taxes.
Pay for the first 2 months $15 each month with autopay, then use reward points for the next 4 months. Use Referral code OOAB-E354 to get you 8,000 points. You must activate and set up the rewards within 14 days of activating Phone service.
  They limit 5 uses per month, so feel free to PM before using if you want to confirm they work for this month, as well they seem to be changing the referral code after every use. So feel free to post in the thread or message me for a new code.
       The points will only kick in after 60 days of service(hence the reason for keeping paid service for 60 days) the points will kick in getting you 8,000 Points, which is enough for 4 months free. You can redeem 2,000($20) increments for a free month of service and do that for a total of 4 months free.
  Now you must turn off auto pay after the first 2 months in order for the free 4 months that you added to kick in.  If you don't turn off auto pay it will continue billing your credit card and you will not get those free months until you turn off auto pay.
 Works on CDMA or GSM.

 Mobi Wireless- (Verizon/CDMA)
 $10 a month. With a referral code you can get another $5 off the 1st three months which I can give you. You need to sign up in the first week for the referral bonus to kick in.
Click here to pm me for the info.

Tello Mobile (GSM/T-Mobile)
$8 Month with Unlimited t&t and no data. Picture message might not work without data services.
$10 unlimited Talk/Text + 1GB. 60 free international destinations - UK, Canada, France etc but not Israel
(Find someone with a referral code or $10 off referral code = P3VB48C7)
wifi calling and ESim supported

Hello Mobile (GSM/T-Mobile)
 $5 Month with Talk/Text 500mb.
Unlimited calling to most international destinations. Canada/Israel/UK and many more.  2nd month free as well. Free sim card.

If you know of others please add to the wiki.
  Feel free to PM me with any questions or post in this thread so a dedicated member can help you out.

Mobi for me comes out to $14.05 in NY after taxes.
Vs
Us mobile i pool 2 phones and I  pay just $20.96 for 2 lines after tax. Both on the Verizon network

Use this website to find the best deals
https://prepaidcompare.net/#plans

H2O which runs on AT&T has a annual plan unlimited talk and text for $60 plus tax with free international calling as well

http://www.whistleout.com/cellphones
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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1420 on: December 31, 2024, 02:34:28 AM »
Does anyone know if this works?
https://www.wiphone.io/

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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1421 on: December 31, 2024, 01:47:02 PM »
I’m currently on Verizon and am not happy about that. I'm looking to start my own family plan.
Any suggestions for which provider to use to get the best service in the greater Lakewood area?

Also, what would be the top few best credit cards to pay for phone service?

All suggestions would be appreciated:)
Are you happy with your current reception? How many devices? How much data do you need?
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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1422 on: January 08, 2025, 02:02:49 PM »
I’m currently on Verizon and am not happy about that. I'm looking to start my own family plan.
Any suggestions for which provider to use to get the best service in the greater Lakewood area?

Also, what would be the top few best credit cards to pay for phone service?

All suggestions would be appreciated:)
It seems like AT&T is the best service in lakewood now.

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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1423 on: January 09, 2025, 01:06:05 PM »
Are you happy with your current reception? How many devices? How much data do you need?

Not happy with Verizon, my current provider.

Looking for 2 devices, maybe 3.

I would want unlimited, even though I don't think ill use that much.


It seems like AT&T is the best service in lakewood now.

How are they compared to T-Mobile? Also would you know how they perform with a basic phone? (Non 5G)

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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1424 on: January 09, 2025, 01:37:19 PM »
Not happy with Verizon, my current provider.

Looking for 2 devices, maybe 3.

I would want unlimited, even though I don't think ill use that much.


How are they compared to T-Mobile? Also would you know how they perform with a basic phone? (Non 5G)

What are you unhappy with? reception? What specific devices do you have?
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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1425 on: January 09, 2025, 02:12:16 PM »
What are you unhappy with? reception? What specific devices do you have?

Overall reception. I have had times that I was dropping calls..

Iphone 13 and Basic flip using 4g


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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1426 on: January 09, 2025, 02:57:42 PM »
Overall reception. I have had times that I was dropping calls..

Iphone 13 and Basic flip using 4g
I would go with US Mobile light speed, if you find out that T-mobile is okay in your area.
They also have Att (which may be better for your area) called Dark Star, but as of now they are having 2 issues with iphone: No merging 3-way calls, and MMS.group chat issues. If these dont matter to you, you can go ahead and try it. You can easily switch between the 3 networks for a minimal fee. Unlimited (35gb) 35$ per month inl Tax & fees for the iphone. For the flip, 10$ per month, whichever network is compatible with your phone. If you specify which flip phone i can try to lyk the compatibility...

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If you really want AT&T, you can go with one of the other MVNO's. Cricket, H20, Good2go.
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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1427 on: January 09, 2025, 06:13:20 PM »
I would go with US Mobile light speed, if you find out that T-mobile is okay in your area.
They also have Att (which may be better for your area) called Dark Star, but as of now they are having 2 issues with iphone: No merging 3-way calls, and MMS.group chat issues. If these dont matter to you, you can go ahead and try it. You can easily switch between the 3 networks for a minimal fee. Unlimited (35gb) 35$ per month inl Tax & fees for the iphone. For the flip, 10$ per month, whichever network is compatible with your phone. If you specify which flip phone i can try to lyk the compatibility...

Please use my referral

If you really want AT&T, you can go with one of the other MVNO's. Cricket, H20, Good2go.


Sunbeam flip

Thank you. Will check these out.

Thanks a lot

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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1428 on: January 09, 2025, 07:30:31 PM »

Sunbeam flip

Thank you. Will check these out.

Thanks a lot
Sunbeam would work fine on any of the 3 networks. With some MVNO's like tracfone & cricket YMMV as sometimes their IMEI doesnt always pass the compatibility check, but should work with most without issue.
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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1429 on: January 11, 2025, 07:49:40 PM »
Looking for the cheapest phone & plan to have in my home for babysitter just in case.
Will barely be used.
Any ideas?
Thanks

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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1430 on: January 11, 2025, 10:23:08 PM »
Looking for the cheapest phone & plan to have in my home for babysitter just in case.
Will barely be used.
Any ideas?
Thanks
The twenty dollar tracfones with 1 year of service with 1200 minutes

Like this (note it's 2 phones, and I don't know the filterability of these) https://www.ebay.com/itm/286074716112

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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1431 on: January 11, 2025, 10:35:34 PM »
The twenty dollar tracfones with 1 year of service with 1200 minutes

Like this (note it's 2 phones, and I don't know the filterability of these) https://www.ebay.com/itm/286074716112
That IS a good deal... But I already typed up this whole thing so I will post it here anyway...

If you qualify for lifeline, get that.
If not, your best option is probably a yearly plan. All prices include taxes.
You can go for limited (200 per month) minutes from RedPocket for $45
Unlimited minutes from H20 or Good2go for $70.
or US Mobile $10 per month or $96 yearly. (please use my referral link)
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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1432 on: January 23, 2025, 11:58:36 AM »

Hello Plan seekers, i have a few lines available on my group plan if anyone is interested:


Contract/Prepaid:  No Contract, Month to month, long term proffered
Amount of lines: i have a few from TMobile and Verizon
Total minutes needed: UNLIMITED
Need free nights and weekends? Y/N: Y
Need unlimited mobile minutes? Y/N: Y
Total text allotment::  UNLIMITED TEXT
Total data allotment:  UNLIMITED DATA
Smartphones? Y/N:  BYOD  (Bring your own device)
Carrier:   T-Mobile and Verizon
Monthly cost:
T-Mobile
Select: $25 (Taxes Included)
Advanced: $35 (Taxes Included)
Ultimate: $45 (Taxes Included)
Edge: $45 (Taxes Included)

Verizon:
 Plus 5G: $37 (Taxes Included)
Pro 5G: $50  (Taxes Included)


These lines are part of a business group, they are extra lines priced at well below retail pricing, but good bang for the buck.

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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1433 on: February 09, 2025, 07:24:51 AM »
My parents are visiting from Israel for a week and are looking to get a data and phone plan on their phone for while they're here. Any suggestions? Ideally unlimited talk and at least 35gb.
Edit: with physical SIM cards. Their phones are too old for esims.
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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1434 on: February 09, 2025, 02:13:23 PM »
My parents are visiting from Israel for a week and are looking to get a data and phone plan on their phone for while they're here. Any suggestions? Ideally unlimited talk and at least 35gb.
Edit: with physical SIM cards. Their phones are too old for esims.

US Mobile, 35gb "Unlimited Starter Plan" is 25$ per month international minutes is addtl $3, Easy to set up. I would probably got with "Light Speed" (T-mobile) network for best compatibility.
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Re: Need help finding a cellphone plan? Post here! US edition (Master thread)
« Reply #1435 on: February 09, 2025, 04:58:43 PM »
My parents are visiting from Israel for a week and are looking to get a data and phone plan on their phone for while they're here. Any suggestions? Ideally unlimited talk and at least 35gb.
Edit: with physical SIM cards. Their phones are too old for esims.
I think there are some carriers that give "trials". I think mint had at some point