A reader, Beth Ann asks, I also live in a rural area (zero service). I’ve had AT&T with a microcell until now. It died. My current phone is not wifi call capable, so I’ve ordered a Moto G6. Is there any way to discern whether Straight Talk will make wifi
Articles by Bob Thompson
Total Wireless, No Wi-Fi Calling, and Ineffective Customer Service
A reader, Rick, recently shared his bad experience, trying to sign up with Total Wireless. First don’t believe their web site. Wi-fi calling will not work on Verizon phones on a BYO phone activation. It says it will. Your IMEI will say good to go but it will not work.
Transferring My Number To Straight Talk
A reader, Shelby asks, Okay, so I am wanting to switch to Straight Talk.. from a Verizon plan. It says my phone is eligible and I can keep the same number. I would just need to get a new SIM that originates for Straight talk, etc. If I were to
Using a Google Fi Data-only SIM Card
After watching my video My Google Project Fi Data Only SIM, A viewer, Mike asks.. I found this video on YouTube Is this still available? What is the charge for the data card.? Hi Mike, Yes, Google Fi Data Only SIM cards are still available. Based on your question in
Moving Your Tracfone SIM to a New Phone
A YouTuber, Kevin, asks… I dropped my phone getting out of my truck, cracked the screen. Anyway I am already on trac phone, can I buy a unlocked phone or trac phone and pull the sim card outta my old trac phone and put the sim in a new phone
Cricket Wireless and Lowest Cost Prepaid Wireless That Use The AT&T Network
a reader, Daniel, asks…. Why does Straight Talk’s AT&T network operate at full speed but Cricket Wireless is throttled down, because my grandma got a new smartphone but it’s from AT&T and the postpaid AT&T is too expensive I’m wondering which AT&T MVNO offers the most data for the best
No iPhone Visual Voicemail with Tracfone and No Voicemail Notifications
A reader Sue, writes… Hi Bob, Your site is very helpful! Thank you! I sold an old phone to a friend and when she activated it, Tracfone gave her a new number, added her to my account and kicked my phone off! After 2 very long days with customer service,
Unboxing and Installing the amFilm Google Pixel 3 Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Whenever I get a new phone, I usually get a case and a glass screen protector. While using a phone without a case and screen protector can be nicer than having your phone wrapped in plastic and glass, the case and class protect against drops and keep the phone and