Straight Talk is one of TracFone's brands partnered with Walmart to provide prepaid phone and hotspot service.
TracFone was acquired by Verizon Wireless in 2021, along with Straight Talk. While Straight Talk used to provide service on other carriers, as of July, 2022, plans are only available on the Verizon network.
Straight Talk's tablet plans do not meet our criteria for mobile internet (at least 50GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data), so we do not track them.
For hotspot plans, Straight Talk generally offers an entry-level 5G mobile hotspot device. We track entry-level hotspots in this Gear Center entry.
Data Only
Mobile Internet for Hotspots & Routers
- 10GB - $25/month
- 100GB - $50/month
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: Prepaid Subsidiary
- Plan Activation:
- Device Types Permitted: Hotspots
- eSIM: No
- Autopay Discount: No
- Paper Free Billing: No
- Additional Fees: Not Specified
- Plan Period: Monthly
- Lines Permitted: 2
- Notes: Must Use a Straight Talk Hotspot
- Data Allotment:
- On Device: Not Applicable
- Hotspot/Tethering: 100GB or 10GB
- Additional Data Options: Can Refill as Needed
- Network Priority: Always Prioritized Behind Postpaid Plan Customers on That Carrier
- Video Streaming Throttle: None
- Domestic Roaming: Depending on the Carrier network, it is possible that under certain circumstances, your phone may roam if you are outside of your network coverage area and within the United States. Straight Talk does not guarantee your ability to roam, nor the availability and/or the quality of Service. Due to Carrier restrictions, Straight Talk reserves the right to terminate the Service of any customer whose roaming usage exceeds 50% of their total usage in any three (3) Plan cycles within a 12 month period.
- International Roaming: None
- Extras: Not Specified
Smartphone
Most of Straight Talk's phone plans do not meet our criteria for mobile internet (at least 50GB of high speed mobile hotspot data) so we do not track them. However their Platinum Unlimited Plan does have unlimited mobile hotspot data, capped at 5 Mbps, so that is the plan covered here.
Mobile Internet for Smartphones
- Platinum Unlimited - $65/month
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: Direct Subsidiary
- Plan Activation:
- Device Types Permitted: Phone
- eSIM: Yes
- Autopay Discount: No
- Paper Free Billing: No
- Additional Fees: Not Specified
- Plan Period: Monthly or Yearly
- Lines Permitted Per Account: 1
- Notes: Compatible Smartphone Models
- Data Allotments:
- On Device: Unlimited With No Throttle
- Hotspot/Tethering: Unlimited, then 5 Mbps
- Additional Data Options: Not Specified
- Network Priority: Always Deprioritized
- Video Streaming Throttle: None
- Domestic Roaming: None
- International Roaming: Calling and Texting to Canada and Mexico Included
- Extras: Not Specified
We only track smartphone plans that meet our criteria for mobile internet, which is having at least 50GB of mobile hotspot data. Other smartphone plans may be available from the carrier other than those listed here.
If you want information on other available smartphone plans, our friend Stetson Doggett manages the website Best Phone Plans, which provides comprehensive information on all plans provided by each carrier.
Other
Mobile Internet for Home Internet
- Unlimited - $45/month
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: Prepaid Subsidiary
- Plan Activation:
- Device Types Permitted: Home Internet Router Only
- eSIM: Not Applicable
- Autopay Discount: No
- Paper Free Billing: No
- Additional Fees: Not Specified
- Plan Period: Monthly
- Lines Permitted Per Account: Not Specified
- Notes: Device Purchase Required & Included with the Service. Mobile Use is Prohibited.
- Data Allotments:
- On Device: Unlimited
- Hotspot/Tethering: Unlimited, Speed Capped at 100 Mbps on 5G and 50 Mbps on 4G
- Additional Data Options: Not Specified
- Network Priority: Always Prioritized Behind Postpaid Plan Customers on That Carrier
- Video Streaming Throttle: None
- Domestic Roaming: None. This is Fixed Location Service
- International Roaming: None
- Extras: None
News, Videos & Status:
We have not tested any Straight Talk plans.
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