smartphonematters

Prepaid Wireless Advice & Savings

  • Start Here
  • APN Settings
  • Prepaid Reviews
  • Questions & Answers
  • Deals
  • TFW
  • Start Here
  • APN Settings
  • Prepaid Reviews
  • Questions & Answers
  • Deals
  • TFW

Transferring Your Straight Talk Verizon Service to a New Phone
October 17, 2019 Bob Thompson Comment

YouTuber Paula asks… I just ordered a new iPhone 11 pro unlocked, I currently am using iphone 6 but I am turning in my iphone 6 back to apple…I use straight talk with a Verizon base also…so can I just take my sim card out of my

Continue Reading...

Tracfone $80 For One Year of Service
October 14, 2019 Bob Thompson Comment

My Tracfone service was going to expire in September so I added another year of service for $80 plus taxes and fees. Below I’ll describe how and why I did it. If you read smartphonematters.com or watch my YouTube channel I was a big fan of the $50 1 Year of Service

Continue Reading...

Tello – $10 1GB 4G LTE Data With Unlimited Talk & Text – Oct 2019
October 11, 2019 Bob Thompson Comment

Today, I decided to check out and learn more about Tello’s plans and features. . Tello offers a plan with unlimited talk, text, and 1 GB of data for $10. Tello uses Sprint’s 4G LTE network, so if Sprint has reliable coverage where you work, live, or use your phone

Continue Reading...

Why Does My iPhone Need Cellular Data with Tracfone for Text and Picture Messages
September 29, 2019 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

A reader Wayne commented… The Only way I got to work was to leave your data turned on. Defeats the purpose of using Tracfone for me. I have returned the phone to Tracfone. I spent several hours on the phone with three separate Tracfone reps no help. Now using my inexpensive LG and Samsung

Continue Reading...

Unlocked and SIM-Free iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max Available Now
September 23, 2019 Bob Thompson 6 Comments

Do you want to buy a new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max to use with a prepaid wireless service such as Straight Talk, Tracfone, or Verizon Prepaid. In this article, I’ll explain what you need to know. On September 12th, 2019 Apple announced the new iPhone 11

Continue Reading...

Choosing a Tracfone Plan For Your Kids
September 23, 2019 Bob Thompson Comment

LaTonya from YouTube asks…. Question I have is where do you use data? My kids have Tracfone. They are only 11 soon to be 12. This is their first phone. I always have them connected to WiFi. Help. I am doing the $15 plan for them at the moment. I was looking into the

Continue Reading...

Top 10 Cool Prepaid Wireless Features
August 14, 2019 Bob Thompson Comment

Today I thought I’d take a look at 10 cool prepaid wireless features. I’ve discussed a number of prepaid wireless plans here on smartphonematters.com and over on my YouTube channel so today I decided to do a top ten list of 10 features that I think are pretty cool. Note that the list below

Continue Reading...

Tracfone Adds Unlimited Talk & Text Plans with Rollover Data
August 2, 2019 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

Tracfone has new unlimited talk and text plans with rollover data. I recently noticed this new plans were added to tracfone.com so I thought I’d tell you about it here. Tracfone added three new 30 day plans, each includes unlimited talk and text as well as a fixed amount of data. The $20

Continue Reading...

Before You Cancel Your Fios – Verizon Doesn’t Prorate Your Bill
July 31, 2019 Bob Thompson 4 Comments

I recently cancelled my Verizon FIOS Home Internet Service and they did not prorate my final bill. They charged me for the entire month, not just the 10 days of Internet service I actually used. I know in the past that Verizon used to prorate bills but apparently they no longer do.

Continue Reading...

I Switched To Verizon Wireless Prepaid
July 15, 2019 Bob Thompson 2 Comments

My wife and I switched to a new prepaid wireless carrier, we chose Verizon Wireless Prepaid and below I’ll tell you why. I discussed this story in a two part video on my YouTube channel but decided to publish only one article. See the videos below. Part 1 – A

Continue Reading...

Tracfone Says I Need a New Phone
June 5, 2019 Bob Thompson 66 Comments

Did Tracfone 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? Tracfone

Continue Reading...

Republic Wireless Unlimited Talk, Text, and 1GB Data for $20 per Month
April 22, 2019 Bob Thompson Comment

Republic Wireless is a prepaid wireless company that offers unlimited talk, text, and data for as little as $20 per month. In a recent video I decided to check out the Republic Wireless plans and features for April 2019. Before getting started, I want to point out that this is not a review of the

Continue Reading...

Walmart Family Mobile Plans for April 2019
April 16, 2019 Bob Thompson 13 Comments

Today I am going to take a look at the Walmart Family Mobile plans and features for April 2019. Before getting started, I want to point out this is not a review, just a look at the plans and features currently offered. I’ve never reviewed Family Mobile before, I’m not sure if I

Continue Reading...

Does Tracfone Have Data-Only Plans?
March 19, 2019 Bob Thompson Comment

youTuber Travis asks…. i want a smart phone to keep in my glove box in my car. I will ONLY use it when i need to look up an address, which i will then manually enter into my old school GPS i have on my car dashboard. My question is…..does Tracfone allow someone like

Continue Reading...

How To Use An iPhone with Tracfone Wireless
March 19, 2019 Bob Thompson 172 Comments

Do you want to use an iPhone with Tracfone Wireless? Well you can and in this article I’ll explain what you need to know. Update I just bought an new iPhone SE from Tracfone. To learn more read my article and see my video here Using Tracfone Wireless with the New

Continue Reading...

«‹23456›»

Copyright © 2021 smartphonematters.com All rights reserved.