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3/17/2014 8:55:23 AM EDT
Give me the low-down on this, please. I can supposedly get the same service through Straight Talk that I currently do from AT&T, with the exception of throttling cellular data at 2.5GB/month under Straight Talk vs 3.0GB/month under AT&T, for $45/month vs $98/month (bringing my own phone.) So is this really a half-priced lunch, or will I be getting what I'm paying for?
3/17/2014 9:06:50 AM EDT
[#1]
I got it for my kid an will be switching myself soon.  It has worked as advertised so far.
3/17/2014 9:09:58 AM EDT
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Ive had straight talk for going on 3 years now and have no real complaints
3/17/2014 9:11:44 AM EDT
[#3]
I have had it for  almost 3 years and it has worked as good as Verizon.

 
3/17/2014 9:12:56 AM EDT
[#4]
I heard they have issues with you streaming videos with their network.
3/17/2014 9:13:20 AM EDT
[#5]
I don't use much data, but for calling and texting I love it. Wonderful coverage and a very affordable price.
3/17/2014 9:14:39 AM EDT
[#6]
Coverage is meh for me in rural areas, but it's the same way for everything but CSpire, which is why I have CSpire.

 
3/17/2014 9:17:20 AM EDT
[#7]
Works great as long as you stay under the data limit. I went over 3g one month and got throttled till a new month started. I cant get 4g speed   even though verizon has it in the area.
3/17/2014 9:18:53 AM EDT
[#8]
Unlimited data, texting and minutes for $50. Best deal going.
3/17/2014 9:19:09 AM EDT
[#9]
Who's phones can be transferred?

My Verizon Iphone isn't compatable
3/17/2014 9:19:09 AM EDT
[#10]
dupe
3/17/2014 9:22:53 AM EDT
[#11]
Happy for the most part, but I don't use a lot of data.   I like the price and month to month.
3/17/2014 9:23:43 AM EDT
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What kind of phone? Verizon phones can be used but Walmart won't tell you that.  Buy their transfer kit and use the sprint SIM card. It works
3/17/2014 9:41:00 AM EDT
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i bought their simplest flip phone for $50 and use the $30 a month plan.

i just use it for calls and never have come close to the max usage.

use it mostly for checking in when i'm out in the mountains alone for safety reasons.

never had a problem with reception.
3/17/2014 9:43:01 AM EDT
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What kind of phone? Verizon phones can be used but Walmart won't tell you that.  Buy their transfer kit and use the sprint SIM card. It works
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What kind of phone? Verizon phones can be used but Walmart won't tell you that.  Buy their transfer kit and use the sprint SIM card. It works

Just iPhone 4. I'll have to check that out
3/17/2014 9:45:34 AM EDT
[#15]
No issues. But I also don't use nearly 2.5 gigs a month of data.
3/17/2014 9:46:21 AM EDT
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Do you even post bro?
3/17/2014 10:09:32 AM EDT
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I've had mine since Nov.
I like it... 3g is good enough for me... Im on here browsing everyday, and browsing gun stuff online, and I haven't gone above 2GB yet. Service is great, Im on the verizon network.

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3/17/2014 10:26:44 AM EDT
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Just iPhone 4. I'll have to check that out
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What kind of phone? Verizon phones can be used but Walmart won't tell you that.  Buy their transfer kit and use the sprint SIM card. It works

Just iPhone 4. I'll have to check that out



My wife uses her iPhone 4  with straight talk. We used the sprint SIM card . Worked great.
3/17/2014 10:31:34 AM EDT
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Works great as long as you stay under the data limit. I went over 3g one month and got throttled till a new month started. I cant get 4g speed   even though verizon has it in the area.
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This is my dad's experience, I was wondering if it was just his phone that for some reason couldn't get lte/4g or was it something in the strait talk plans...
3/17/2014 10:32:59 AM EDT
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My wife has it.  Zero complaints.  Verizon coverage for close to half the price.

 
3/17/2014 10:50:46 AM EDT
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Give me the low-down on this, please. I can supposedly get the same service through Straight Talk that I currently do from AT&T, with the exception of throttling cellular data at 2.5GB/month under Straight Talk vs 3.0GB/month under AT&T, for $45/month vs $98/month (bringing my own phone.) So is this really a half-priced lunch, or will I be getting what I'm paying for?
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If you are not a big data user, YES, it is a half priced lunch.
You can even use your AT&T phone, with no unlocking.

Order the Straight Talk AT&T compatible Bring Your Own Phone SIM, follow the instructions to change a few settings on your phone, and you'll be up a running the on the same AT&T network, including LTE,  you use now for $45 per month plus tax. Mine is $49.59 here in IL.

If you use Netflix, YouTube or other streaming videos services much, you will hate it.
Forums, email, GPS, music, games, apps, whatever is OK.  Streaming video will cause you much butthurt.

The Customer Service is off-shore, English as a 2nd language, reading from a script, and terrible.

Read up on ST at Howard Forums. There is a Straight Talk forum there, with a lot of knowledgeable members.
3/17/2014 11:14:01 AM EDT
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Works great as long as you stay under the data limit. I went over 3g one month and got throttled till a new month started. I cant get 4g speed   even though verizon has it in the area.

This is my dad's experience, I was wondering if it was just his phone that for some reason couldn't get lte/4g or was it something in the strait talk plans...


I assume straight talk customers take a back seat to regular Verizon customers so no 4g for you.  I bought the iphone5 just incase they would allow 4g when it got rolled out but no change yet. Maybe someday. The 3g isnt bad at all.
3/17/2014 11:21:09 AM EDT
[#23]
Sometimes I spend all day watching Youtube videos on my phone and I've never had any issues with buffering or having my download speed messed with.

StraightTalk is where it's at.  $50 for unlimited everything.  You can't beat that with a stick.
3/19/2014 4:52:58 PM EDT
[#24]
Thanks, I think I'm gonna go with it. None of the cons I've read here are anything I have to worry about.