500MB of 5G/4G data per month
100 Voice and 100 SMS
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This InfiMobile prepaid plan is a low cost option for keeping a backup line active, especially for 2FA and occasional calls, and the physical SIM can be ported into an older iPhone. The main appeal is the year of service at a steady price, with some comparing it favorably to similar plans that offer more talk and text or different data limits. The biggest limits are the small 100 voice minutes and 100 SMS each month, plus the 500MB data cap. Hotspot use and SIM enabled devices like watches, iPads, and routers are not supported, so it fits best as a basic spare line.
People who only need a small amount of talk and text, because the included 100 voice minutes and 100 SMS can cover very light use.
People who want to use the line for a kid's tracker app or other data-heavy device, because the 500MB cap may run out quickly and hotspot use is not supported.
For many users it is too limited, especially if you need regular texting or calling. The plan includes only 100 voice minutes and 100 SMS per month, so it fits backup-phone or 2FA use better than everyday communication.
The thread does not confirm whether data stops completely or slows down after 500MB. The practical concern is that the plan is only 500MB total, so it is best suited to very light use like 2FA or occasional checking rather than a tracker app that needs ongoing data.
Hotspot use is not supported on this plan, so the 500MB data allotment cannot be shared to other devices. That makes the small data bucket less useful if you were hoping to tether.
RedPocket (Verizon) has same price with unlimited talk/text, but only 200mb of data a month.
Red Pocket's service is a bit wonky, mainly due to two big issues:
Poor coverage.
Monthly service gaps: Every single month on the last day, they disable and reactivate your service to start the next billing cycle, even on a prepaid 12-month plan.
This process is pretty nerve-wracking. I've been caught in those gaps before, and I've experienced up to 8 hours of total service outage while waiting for the new month to roll over. It's a very strange way to handle monthly renewals and makes the service hard to trust.
So the one thing about this plan that isn't good is you can't hotspot any of the 500mb right? That isn't much but if you could hotspot it, this would be extremely popular?
Red Pocket's service is a bit wonky, mainly due to two big issues:
Poor coverage.
Monthly service gaps: Every single month on the last day, they disable and reactivate your service to start the next billing cycle, even on a prepaid 12-month plan.
This process is pretty nerve-wracking. I've been caught in those gaps before, and I've experienced up to 8 hours of total service outage while waiting for the new month to roll over. It's a very strange way to handle monthly renewals and makes the service hard to trust.
Can it be used in a smart watch as standalone line?
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Great question. Anyone know?
No it cannot be used on watches.
Note: SIM-enabled devices such as smartwatches (e.g., Apple Watch), iPads, and routers are currently not supported. We are actively working to expand device compatibility in the future.
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This InfiMobile prepaid plan is a low cost option for keeping a backup line active, especially for 2FA and occasional calls, and the physical SIM can be ported into an older iPhone. The main appeal is the year of service at a steady price, with some comparing it favorably to similar plans that offer more talk and text or different data limits. The biggest limits are the small 100 voice minutes and 100 SMS each month, plus the 500MB data cap. Hotspot use and SIM enabled devices like watches, iPads, and routers are not supported, so it fits best as a basic spare line.
The plan can work well for 2FA and as a backup phone when calls are occasional.
The included physical SIM can be used to port a Google Voice number into an older iPhone.
The plan may support many SMS-based login services when using a Google Voice number.
The plan can be ordered with an eSIM and a virtual card using a cheaper zip code when coverage is an issue.
The monthly 100 voice minutes and 100 SMS allotment can be too limited for regular use.
Google Voice numbers may fail on some websites that require SMS-based login or verification.
Coverage can be problematic in Chicago, which may require ordering through other areas to get service.
The plan cannot be used on SIM-enabled devices like smartwatches, iPads, or routers.
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RedPocket (Verizon) has same price with unlimited talk/text, but only 200mb of data a month.
- Poor coverage.
- Monthly service gaps: Every single month on the last day, they disable and reactivate your service to start the next billing cycle, even on a prepaid 12-month plan.
This process is pretty nerve-wracking. I've been caught in those gaps before, and I've experienced up to 8 hours of total service outage while waiting for the new month to roll over. It's a very strange way to handle monthly renewals and makes the service hard to trust.That and it being on the AT&T network?
- Poor coverage.
- Monthly service gaps: Every single month on the last day, they disable and reactivate your service to start the next billing cycle, even on a prepaid 12-month plan.
This process is pretty nerve-wracking. I've been caught in those gaps before, and I've experienced up to 8 hours of total service outage while waiting for the new month to roll over. It's a very strange way to handle monthly renewals and makes the service hard to trust.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Note: SIM-enabled devices such as smartwatches (e.g., Apple Watch), iPads, and routers are currently not supported. We are actively working to expand device compatibility in the future.
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