Walmart carries cellular data plans for multiple carriers, and through multiple MVNOs, resellers - and even carrier direct prepaid.
Walmart also hosts its own branded MVNO: Walmart Family Mobile, which is owned by TracFone and offers plans on the T-Mobile network. TracFone is being acquired by Verizon Wireless, and the deal is expected to be complete by the end of 2021.
Plans Available at or by Walmart
MVNOs/Prepaids Sold Via Walmart
Walmart sometimes offers exclusive deals in conjunction with a carrier's prepaid branch or an MVNOs.
Some plans sold through Walmart require the purchase of a phone or SIM card through Walmart to initiate the plan.
Here are some of the Prepaids and MVNOs of interest to mobile internet seekers that can be found via Walmart - with links to corresponding gear center guides for specific information on each service:
- AT&T Prepaid Wireless
- Verizon Prepaid
- Boost Mobile
- Consumer Cellular
- Cricket Wireless
- Simple Mobile
- Straight Talk Wireless
- Total Wireless
- Walmart Family Mobile
Walmart does on occasion host plans on the above prepaids or MVNOs that are available exclusively at Walmart:
Walmart also sells prepaid cards to services such as Verizon Wireless, which act like 'gift cards' - but can sometimes be found discounted at outlets such as Walmart or Target.
Walmart Family Mobile Plans
Walmart Family Mobile is Walmart's cellular phone service division and is an MVNO owned by TracFone, with plans on the T-Mobile network.
They offer plans that are intended for phone-based use, all of which include talk and text, and some of which include data. Some of the plans with data permit limited amounts of that data to be used via hotspot.
They also offer an unlimited plan for phone devices, with a capped high-speed hotspot data bucket.
Currently Available Plans:
- 'Unlimited': 20GB (sometimes promotionally available at 40GB) on device, 10GB mobile hotspot - $39.88/month
- 'Truly Unlimited': Unlimited on device, 30GB mobile hotspot - $49.88/month
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile
- Carrier Relationship: MVNO
- Plan Types Available: Phone
- Device Types Permitted: No noted restrictions
- Unlimited: Yes - on device
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: 10GB on the 'Unlimited' Plan, 30GB on the 'Truly Unlimited' Plan
- Throttling: Yes after any 'high-speed' data allowances are used
- Network Management: Always behind native T-Mobile customers, with further management after 40GB
- Video Streaming Resolution: 480p or HD, plan dependent
- 5G Access: Yes
- Device Purchase Required: No, but can purchase a device
- Plan Period: 30 days
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: Yes
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: None
- Lines permitted per account: Up to 5 lines are allowed on an account.
- Extras: Can add Lifeline programming if eligible
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