Unlock policy:
Verizon Value will remotely unlock the phone when it becomes eligible for unlocking, provided it meets the following conditions:
The cellphone must be in working condition and turned ON.
The cellphone has not been reported stolen or lost and there are no indicators of fraud.
The cellphone was activated with Verizon Value service by purchasing and redeeming an airtime plan on that specific phone ("Activation")
For all cellphones Activated prior to November 23, 2021 on any carrier network and all cellphones Activated on the T-Mobile or AT&T networks on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked upon customer request after twelve (12) months of active paid service.
For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service.
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Community Reviews
This two pack is mainly a cheap way to get two Moto G Play phones, 1,500 minutes, texts, and data, with the real value coming from backup lines, 2FA, or using the phones on Wi Fi. The phones can be activated separately, service can be staggered for up to a year, and existing Tracfone numbers or balances can be transferred during activation. The main drawbacks are the small 1.5GB yearly data allotment, the 2024 model being 4G only, and the unlock wait tied to paid activation. Taxes and coupon reliability also vary, so the final out of pocket can be higher than the headline price.
Common Questions (6)
The 2025 model is the better pick if you want 5G, eSIM, faster performance, and newer Android support. The 2024 model is 4G-only and has fewer future OS updates, but it can still be fine for backup lines, 2FA, or Wi‑Fi-only use.
For heavy data use, no: 1.5GB per year is too small for streaming or frequent browsing. It can still work well for calls, texts, 2FA, maps, shopping, and other low-bandwidth tasks, especially if you use Wi‑Fi for most data.
Yes. When connected to Wi‑Fi, the phone uses your Wi‑Fi speed instead of Tracfone data, so home, work, or merchant Wi‑Fi can make the data allotment effectively unused. Basic web surfing should be fine, with the phone's CPU becoming the main limit.
Yes. The plans can reportedly sit unused for up to a year before activation, so you can activate one phone now and the other later.
Yes. During activation you can choose to use an existing Tracfone number, and the new phone keeps that number with the plan balance combined over. Taking a photo of your current balance first is recommended.
Yes, Verizon-network activations unlock automatically 60 days after paid activation and 60 days of paid active service, as long as the phone is working, turned on, and not reported lost, stolen, or fraudulent. Other activation scenarios can require 12 months or a customer request.
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Thanks for the reply! Now, curious, if you're connected to 5G WiFi router, will the speeds on the 4g phone be like the router? (your 5G vs 4G speed comment)
Heh, I have been doing this for years. So have a lot of people.
I currently have something like 13,000 minutes and service until 2032. Will be 16,000 minutes and service until 2034 soon.
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Even if you're having a kid or older relative use this to have service, just trying to understand what value is missing that a 5G would provide this doesn't? Not being sarcastic, truly curious why it's a deal breaker for so many?
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