Walmart Straight Talk

  • STEVES
    New Richmond, Wi
    Posts: 724
    January 2, 2012 at 3:32 pm #1275167

    We’re thinking of changing to Straight Talk. $45 a month each for unlimited everything. I know verizon is the greatest ever, but more expensive. Anyone have any input? Thanks

    mojogunter
    Posts: 3313
    January 2, 2012 at 4:03 pm #1023423

    I would check their coverage area to make sure it won’t be a problem for you.

    Brian Hoffies
    Land of 10,000 taxes, potholes & the politically correct.
    Posts: 6843
    January 2, 2012 at 4:07 pm #1023424

    Verizon is not the best ever. Been there, done that……..back to AT&T although each carrier varies for the users.

    STEVES
    New Richmond, Wi
    Posts: 724
    January 2, 2012 at 4:15 pm #1023429

    Quote:

    I would check their coverage area to make sure it won’t be a problem for you.

    I have a few holes in my T mobile coverage. I’ve checked the coverage map and talked to a few who have it and are satisfied. Thanks.

    john_steinhauer
    p4
    Posts: 2998
    January 2, 2012 at 4:20 pm #1023430

    I use strait talk and have very little to complain about. They run off of Verizon tours.

    Steven Krapfl
    Springville, Iowa
    Posts: 1774
    January 2, 2012 at 7:25 pm #1023490

    I am a US Cellular fan. I don’t know how they are represented in Minnesota/Wisconsin, but here in Iowa they rock! Great coverage and great customer service.

    carroll58
    Twin Cities, USA
    Posts: 2094
    January 2, 2012 at 7:57 pm #1023500

    Personally, I wouldn’t buy anything from Wal-MART
    mostly cheap China junk and driving or locally owned businesses out of town.

    Just IMHO

    washburn
    Aitkin Mn
    Posts: 185
    January 2, 2012 at 9:27 pm #1023533

    A friend has either straight talk or virgin mobile not sure which, but his service sucks! Tried different phones and same service. He gets off any main road and can hardly send texts. I switched from t mobile recently to att and am very happy

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    January 2, 2012 at 9:34 pm #1023538

    Quote:

    I am a US Cellular fan. I don’t know how they are represented in Minnesota/Wisconsin, but here in Iowa they rock! Great coverage and great customer service.

    US Cellular has been awesome for our family in Wisconsin. Great coverage and family plan

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    January 2, 2012 at 9:54 pm #1023548

    GF has Straight talk and loves it, runs off of Verizon Towers so it is basically the same service.

    dave-barber
    St Francis, MN
    Posts: 2100
    January 2, 2012 at 11:41 pm #1023606

    From what I understand… there is a big difference between the “pay as you go” phones you buy in store and the contracted plans through the carriers. The Pay as you go plans run off a specific carrier’s towers… whereas the actual contractual plan allows you to run off of their towers as WELL as towers of other companies that the carrier contracts with. So… I have my plan with Verizon… if there are no VZ towers, but there are ATT towers, my calls will still go through with no roaming charges. With pay as you go… you would have to pay roaming charges to get your calls through.

    So.. the pay as you go is great if you live in the big city where there are carrier towers every couple blocks. But… live out in the country or don’t stick to major highways, etc… it can become a problem or costly.

    milemark_714
    Posts: 1287
    January 3, 2012 at 2:49 am #1023724

    I sure hated Trac-Fone.When I went with Alltel(rip),never had a no service problem.Now with Verizon,I have found some dead spots.

    A friend had Virgin Mobile,it was so-so.It was set-up similar to ST from WallyWorld.

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