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forum threadMeridius posted Apr 03, 2024 10:54 PM
forum threadMeridius posted Apr 03, 2024 10:54 PM

eBay Tracfone 1-year prepaid plan 3GB Data, 1200 Min, 1200 Txt $55

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I tried getting this deal a year ago and they didn't offer any deals for the 1 year plan. I'm a really lite user and run this in my Galaxy S23 Ultra. Activation on PC went smoothly, no issues. My existing balances transferred immediately when keeping my phone number.

A year ago I had no choice but to buy a preloaded Tracfone phone with the 1 year plan. The effort needed to transfer my balances, unlock that cheap phone for resale just wasn't worth my time. Really think this prepaid SIM is the best option around for somone who is a lite user.
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I tried getting this deal a year ago and they didn't offer any deals for the 1 year plan. I'm a really lite user and run this in my Galaxy S23 Ultra. Activation on PC went smoothly, no issues. My existing balances transferred immediately when keeping my phone number.

A year ago I had no choice but to buy a preloaded Tracfone phone with the 1 year plan. The effort needed to transfer my balances, unlock that cheap phone for resale just wasn't worth my time. Really think this prepaid SIM is the best option around for somone who is a lite user.

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Apr 03, 2024 11:37 PM
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BigBGApr 03, 2024 11:37 PM
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shh don't tell him. Just don't. No good will come of it.
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Apr 03, 2024 11:43 PM
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silentKApr 03, 2024 11:43 PM
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$40 with phone on HSN/QVC and you think THIS is a good deal??!
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Apr 03, 2024 11:44 PM
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Quote from BigBG :
shh don't tell him. Just don't. No good will come of it.
3 minutes a day talk and 3 texts a day is a bit too light for me, but you can't ask for much for 4.60 or so a month. The recent QVC/Blu Tracfone deal was the one I went with. Unlimited T/T plus 24GB for $10 more is a steal.
Apr 04, 2024 03:59 PM
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StnApr 04, 2024 03:59 PM
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I'll bite if this deal is $20 Wink
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Apr 04, 2024 08:44 PM
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jerrymbnaApr 04, 2024 08:44 PM
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Check your math = 5m x 365d, Who talks for more than 5m a day?

Quote from BabyBubba :
3 minutes a day talk and 3 texts a day is a bit too light for me, but you can't ask for much for 4.60 or so a month. The recent QVC/Blu Tracfone deal was the one I went with. Unlimited T/T plus 24GB for $10 more is a steal.
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Apr 04, 2024 08:50 PM
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Quote from jerrymbna :
Check your math = 5m x 365d, Who talks for more than 5m a day?
Check YOUR math. 1200 minutes divided by 365 days is 3.29 minutes per day.

The vast majority of cellphone users talk for more than 3.29 minutes per day on average.
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Apr 04, 2024 09:06 PM
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Meridius
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Apr 04, 2024 09:06 PM
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seems I was not clear enough in my post so let me explain my situation further. I already have an unlimited plan phone. My S23 Ultra is primarily my Android gaming phone and back up for everything else like calls, texts, etc. For me, $5/month seems to be cheaper and fills my needs. I cannot add this phone to my AT&T unlimited plan for $5/month.

If you need a phone to do calls, texts, streaming video regularly then this is definitely not for you (or you will need to find workarounds to make it work).

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Apr 04, 2024 10:15 PM
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Quote from Meridius :
seems I was not clear enough in my post so let me explain my situation further. I already have an unlimited plan phone. My S23 Ultra is primarily my Android gaming phone and back up for everything else like calls, texts, etc. For me, $5/month seems to be cheaper and fills my needs. I cannot add this phone to my AT&T unlimited plan for $5/month.

If you need a phone to do calls, texts, streaming video regularly then this is definitely not for you (or you will need to find workarounds to make it work).
FYI - there are hundreds of SD posts from numerous threads (going back more than 3 years) with detailed info on this prepaid plan. Even at the previous (much) cheaper prices most would agree this is very much a YMMV item since many were received with no plan added to the sim & support was often useless. I was burned on several and had to contact ebay for refunds.
If it works great, but be aware it could become a hassle.
Apr 15, 2024 02:29 AM
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ndj123Apr 15, 2024 02:29 AM
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What primary network this Tracfone SIM uses?
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Apr 15, 2024 02:34 AM
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oregon14Apr 15, 2024 02:34 AM
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Quote from ndj123 :
What primary network this Tracfone SIM uses?
Verizon - just like every other TF bundle.
VZ has owned TF for over 2 years.
Apr 15, 2024 02:46 AM
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ndj123Apr 15, 2024 02:46 AM
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Quote from oregon14 :
Verizon - just like every other TF bundle.
Thank you.

Did anybody try using Tracfone SIM from a phone bundle in non-tracfone SIM-unlocked phone?
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Apr 15, 2024 02:51 AM
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oregon14Apr 15, 2024 02:51 AM
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Quote from ndj123 :
Thank you.

Did anybody try using Tracfone SIM from a phone bundle in non-tracfone SIM-unlocked phone?
Not recommended as some have lost their service. Sim is linked to phone it comes with.
In order to move service to different phone you will need to activate a $1 BYOP TF sim so IMEI of new phone gets registered correctly.
Apr 15, 2024 02:55 AM
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ndj123Apr 15, 2024 02:55 AM
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Quote from oregon14 :
In order to move service to different phone you will need to activate a $1 BYOP TF sim so IMEI of new phone gets registered correctly.
Does TF sell $1 BYOP TF sim on tracfone site or ebay/amazon?
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Apr 15, 2024 02:58 AM
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Quote from ndj123 :
Does TF sell $1 BYOP TF sim on tracfone site or ebay/amazon?
https://www.amazon.com/Tracfone-K...B0CBW3DH17


target and bestbuy has them in-store if need it same day.

https://www.target.com/p/tracfone...A-89278976

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/trac.../6547708.p

if have iphone with esim you can use that for free.
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Apr 15, 2024 04:32 PM
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ndj123Apr 15, 2024 04:32 PM
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Quote from Jaggsta :
if have iphone with esim you can use that for free.
Thank you!
No esim support.

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