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Featured May 8, 2018 Bob Thompson 19 Comments

Hi, I’m Bob and I’m here to help you learn about about using prepaid wireless service with smartphones. With prepaid wireless service you may be able to save hundreds of dollars per year on your phone bill, avoid long term service contracts, and use a smartphone you already own with a

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Tracfone Latest Deals and Promo Codes for January 2021
January 22, 2021 Bob Thompson 8 Comments

Current Promo Codes This month Tracfone Wireless, Inc. is offering a phone and plan discount bundle. Make sure to try promo code NYE21 to save 15% off your order, up to a maximum of $100. This offer expires January 31,2021 15% off phone + plan purchase when both are bought in a single transaction with

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Hotspot Not Working with Simple Mobile
December 26, 2020 Bob Thompson Comment

A reader reported being able to connect to hotspot with Simple Mobile but not being able to connect to the Internet. Also something about getting a T-Mobile log in screen. That part wasn’t clear to me. I don’t know what the specific problem you are having is.

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How to Find Your AT&T Prepaid Wireless Account Number and PIN
November 22, 2020 Bob Thompson Comment

I recently transferred my wife’s prepaid wireless service from AT&T Prepaid to Mint. Unfortunately I had to call AT&T to get this information. You can’t get this information from the phone or from the myATT prepaid online website. To transfer her number I needed her AT&T Prepaid account number and PIN. I

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How to Find a Visible Party for Party Pay Discounts
November 20, 2020 Bob Thompson Comment

Visible’s Prepaid Unlimited phone service is a great deal at $40 per month, but it gets even better if you sign up for their Party Pay Discount. Join a Visible Party of of four people and the price drops to $25 per month. Party Pay is Visisble’s take on a family plan, except each

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Using Tracfone Wireless with the New iPhone SE (2nd Gen 2020)
November 3, 2020 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

One of the most popular articles on smartphonematters.com is about using the iPhone with Tracfone. So many people have comments and questions about it. In October, I bought the new iPhone SE from Tracfone with a $25 monthly plan for only $305 plus sales tax. A great deal. The deal for November is

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Buying iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro In the US For Use In Another Country
November 1, 2020 Bob Thompson 4 Comments

In this article I want to talk about buying the full priced unlocked SIM-free iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro in row United States for use outside the US or another country. Every year I create a video about the new unlocked iPhone models in the US for use with prepaid wireless,

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iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 Pro ESR Glass Screen Protectors
October 28, 2020 Bob Thompson Comment

I recently bought a new iPhone 12 Pro. I picked up some ESR Tempered-Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 12/12 Pro [3-Pack] While the ceramic glass on the iPhone 12 Pro is supposed to be strong, I decided to use a glass screen protector anyway, just as I have for my iPhone

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Sim-Free & Unlocked Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Available
October 20, 2020 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

Apple’s SIM-free and unlocked iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are currently available for order on apple.com On October 13 Apple announced the new Phone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max models. On October 16 Apple started taking preorders for the for the iPhone 12

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Visible Prepaid Wireless Review – October 2020
October 1, 2020 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

Introduction I signed up for Visible Prepaid Wireless Service and tried it out for a few months. This is my Visible Review for October 2020. About Visible Visible is a relatively new prepaid wireless company. Visible uses the Verizon network. In

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Verizon Fios Modems, Routers, Set-top Box (STB) & DVR BYOP
September 5, 2020 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

One of my readers asked about buying, renting, and BYOP equipment with Verizon FiOS on my recent video about signing up for Verizon Fios, see Verizon Fios Home Internet $40 per Month for 200Mbps Deal! Fios does not require a modem like cable TV internet does. I am a

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Google Pixel 4A Unboxing and First Impressions
September 1, 2020 Bob Thompson Comment

I picked up a Google Pixel 4A to use for my prepaid wireless reviews. Google bills this phone as a lot of help for less. At $349, I want to find out if this is the great value unlocked Android phone that I can recommend to my readers and YouTube viewers looking to bu

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Verizon Fios Home Internet $40 per Month for 200Mbps Deal!
August 16, 2020 Bob Thompson Comment

I signed up for Verizon Fios home internet service. I’m now paying $40 per month for very fast 200 Mbps internet service at home. It’s great! This service includes one year of Disney+ streaming service for free! While my wife and I chose the $40 Internet service only package, Verizon Fios! also

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The Phones and Services I Use
August 7, 2020 Bob Thompson Comment

Even so often, people ask what phones and services do I use. Rather than answer these questions individually I decided to write this article and to share with you the latest informations about what I am using. Mint Mobile Prepaid Wireless Service I am currently using Mint Mobile’s prepaid wireless service.

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Mint Mobile Data Limits and Reduced Speed Data
August 5, 2020 Bob Thompson Comment

I used up all my Mint Mobile high speed data. Once I used up my high speed data, I was still able to connect to the Internet, but at significantly reduced speed data. Mint Mobile like many other prepaid wireless carriers provide customers with reduced speed data for the remainder of their plan once they

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Straight Talk Says I Need a New Phone
July 30, 2020 Bob Thompson 6 Comments

Did Straight Talk tell you that you need to buy a new phone? Many people are asking me questions about this so I though I’d write this article to explain what is going on and answers some of the questions your questions. Q. Why Do I Need a New Phone?

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