Tracfone is now offering Verizon's 5G service without a contract.
Your prepaid phone options just expanded as Tracfone drops its first truly unlimited plan.
Many people are aware that the major carriers also operate their own prepaid services. Tracfone, which uses Verizon's network, has announced a new plan.
Tracfone Wireless, a prepaid, no-contract provider, has launched Tracfone Freedom – its first unlimited data plan. It costs $45 monthly with Auto-Pay ($50 without) and includes unlimited talk, text, and data on Verizon's 5G network, along with other features.
The Tracfone Freedom plan includes:
Unlimited talk, text, and data on Verizon's 5G network
$45 monthly with Auto-Refill ($50 without)
15GB of hotspot data
International calling, texting, and roaming to Canada and Mexico
Spam filter and ID protection through Experian's IDnotify
A 10% discount for military personnel and veterans
Customer support access
No contracts or credit checks
Tracfone Freedom is available in 3, 6, and 12-month options and uses Verizon's 5G network, which RootMetrics has called the best in America. However, T-Mobile's 5G network was ranked as the fastest in Ookla's speed tests and also received the title of best wireless network in the US.
The best network depends on the testing methodology and location. Verizon's network is known for its stability and performance, although its reputation has declined somewhat recently.
Tracfone also offers protection features, such as spam call filtering and personal information protection via IDnotify by Experian.
According to David Kim, Chief Revenue Officer at Verizon Value, this launch is a major step for Tracfone as they expand their offerings to meet customers' needs. Tracfone Freedom aims to provide an easy-to-understand and affordable wireless plan on Verizon's 5G network. Customers will also have spam and fraud protection, customer support, and a 10% discount for military members and veterans.
Tracfone's addition of value for customers is ongoing. In May, the company introduced a 10% military discount on all Unlimited Talk & Text plans (excluding the $15 plan). With Tracfone Freedom, the company is offering its first unlimited plan at an affordable price while maintaining its no-contract and no-credit-check policy.
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