YouTuber, Jordyn, asks… If I buy an iPhone (sim free activate with any carrier later) in full will I have to pay a monthly bill for texts/calls and wifi? Or do I have the option to not activate and pay that Yes, you can buy
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Why isn’t my iPhone 8 Plus Compatible with Straight Talk?
YouTuber, popcorn x, asks… my iPhone 8 Plus has been unlocked from the carrier for almost two years, but when i check the capability it says my phone is incompatible. what do i do? You only need to check your iPhone 8 Plus’ MEID / IMEI for compatibility if you want
My Straight Talk iPhone is Locked for 12 Months!
YouTuber Crystal Johnson commented, Straight talk is suppose to be a no contract plan I purchased iPhones(paid in full) for my kids and bought straight talk kits. Now that I want to switch the phones to another provider Straight talk won’t unlock the phones. Stated we have to use them
Does My Straight Talk Plan Really Have Unlimited Data?
YouTuber Paulo, recently commented on I swear to you im on the straight talk $55 “unlimited plan” that NEVER said anything about data caps and they cut me off at 200gb. When I txted the 611611 number for help they said “you are at your high speed data limit” i
Using Apple’s SIM-Free Unlocked iPhone with Straight Talk Wireless
One of the most commonly asked questions here is: “Can I use Apple’s SIM-Free Unlocked iPhone with Straight Talk prepaid wireless service?” Yes. You can, but here are the things you need to know. You can buy an iPhone directly from Apple without signing up for a cellular plan
Mint Mobile Adds 25% More Data – February 2021
Mint Mobile has added 25% more data to their fixed data plans. On January 28th, Mint Mobile increased the amount of high-speed data included on three of its four plans. Mint’s 4GB per month plan previously had 3GB, so they added an extra 1GB per month. The 10GB per month plan previously
Hotspot Not Working with Simple Mobile
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.
How to Find Your AT&T Prepaid Wireless Account Number and PIN
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
How to Find a Visible Group Discounts
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 Group Pay Discount. Join a Visible Group of of four people and the price drops to $25 per month. Group Pay is Visible’s take on a family plan, except each person
Can You Use Subsidy Locked Phones Across the Different Tracfone Brands
YouTuber, _W_ , asks Can you use these locked phones on any of TracFone brands, or does each of them have their own subsidy lock? that is a good question. I decided to answer this comment here on smartphonematters.com, so I can reference it again when someone else asks.
Using Tracfone Wireless with the New iPhone SE (2nd Gen 2020)
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
Buying iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro In the US For Use In Another Country
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,
iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 Pro ESR Glass Screen Protectors
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
Sim-Free & Unlocked Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Available
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
