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Straight Talk At Walmart in Store Holiday Deals Phones as low as free with $45 Plan Activation

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Straight Talk has select devices on promo through 1/10/27 in store at at qualifying Walmart locations that process device activations.

Moto G Stylus 2025- Free with Silver Plan ($45) Activation

https://www.walmart.com/ip/145388...92b7d129f5

Pixel 10a - $199 with Silver Plan ($45) activation

https://www.walmart.com/ip/202662...04cc927717

Samsung Galaxy A17- Free with Silver Plan ($45) Activation

https://www.walmart.com/ip/175918...13466e7d93

Iphone 16e- $199 with Silver Plan ($45) activation

https://www.walmart.com/ip/148224...0b19ec2eca

https://www.walmart.com/ip/145388...e3aab403e5
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Straight Talk has select devices on promo through 1/10/27 in store at at qualifying Walmart locations that process device activations.

Moto G Stylus 2025- Free with Silver Plan ($45) Activation

https://www.walmart.com/ip/145388...92b7d129f5

Pixel 10a - $199 with Silver Plan ($45) activation

https://www.walmart.com/ip/202662...04cc927717

Samsung Galaxy A17- Free with Silver Plan ($45) Activation

https://www.walmart.com/ip/175918...13466e7d93

Iphone 16e- $199 with Silver Plan ($45) activation

https://www.walmart.com/ip/148224...0b19ec2eca

https://www.walmart.com/ip/145388...e3aab403e5

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These Straight Talk promo phones are mainly attractive for the low upfront price and the chance to use them on TracFone or other Verizon based service after activation. The same pricing appears on StraightTalk.com, and buying two phones can be cheaper. The main catch is the unlock policy, which now appears to require 12 months of paid active service for newer activations, with older 60 day unlock rules only applying to phones activated before the policy change. A software device lock may also limit Wi Fi and offline apps if service lapses, so the deal works best for buyers willing to keep service active.

  • Some Straight Talk devices may work with other carriers after meeting the unlock policy requirements.

  • Straight Talk pricing can match Walmart pricing, and a multi-phone deal may reduce the effective cost.

  • Straight Talk phones can be used on TracFone after activation, according to community reports.

  • A Moto G Stylus can work with TracFone when using a physical SIM.

  • Unlocking for carrier use requires meeting a paid active service eligibility window, which can be a year.

  • TracFone Verizon-value brands can apply a software device lock if active service lapses during the device lock period.

  • Rebranding after activation can be uncertain, and eSIM activation attempts may cause issues that require additional service time.

  • A device lock can restrict functionality such as Wi‑Fi and offline apps until service is restored.

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Oct 22, 2026 4:09 AM
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OrangeSparrow632Oct 22, 2026 4:09 AM
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I believe iPhone 16e was $149 w/ plan activation a few weeks ago...
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Quote from UniqueMagic721 View quoted comment :
FYI To use the phone with other carriers, you must first meet the unlock policy:
  • Verizon Network: The phone must be active on Straight Talk for 60 days to automatically unlock.
  • Once unlocked, the phone can be used with any carrier that supports its hardware bands (typically Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile networks). Some users report that Verizon MVNOs like Visible or Xfinity Mobile may work on the device before it is fully unlocked, but this is not guaranteed and depends on the specific model and activation process.
    • T-Mobile: Not compatible until unlocked.
    • AT&T: Not compatible until unlocked.
    • Verizon: Not compatible until unlocked (though Straight Talk uses Verizon towers).
shake head FYI its now 365 days of PAID and ACTIVE SERVICE.

Your 60days of paid active only applied to phones activated before Jan 19, 2026.
Refer to
https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
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Oct 22, 2026 9:04 AM
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echipOct 22, 2026 9:04 AM
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Anyone knows if this Moto G Stylus 2025 will work with TracFone?
We're planning to upgrade my dad's cheapo Moto G Play this Christmas holidays.
Oct 22, 2026 12:53 PM
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SensibleTree5260Oct 22, 2026 12:53 PM
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Anyone knows if this Moto G Stylus 2025 will work with TracFone?
We're planning to upgrade my dad's cheapo Moto G Play this Christmas holidays.
Yes. It works if you have a physical sim. I never installed any esim on these cross network phones, so don't know if you can use esim.
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Oct 22, 2026 2:39 PM
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Oct 22, 2026 2:39 PM
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straighttalk.com has same price. Also 2 for $75.
Oct 22, 2026 3:23 PM
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tomg40Oct 22, 2026 3:23 PM
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Quote from echip View quoted comment :
Anyone knows if this Moto G Stylus 2025 will work with TracFone?We're planning to upgrade my dad's cheapo Moto G Play this Christmas holidays.
Yes it will work on TracFone

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Oct 22, 2026 4:24 PM
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CalmClover265Oct 22, 2026 4:24 PM
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Since it is mentioned in the description above and noted when looked at on Walmart, the phones need to be activated in-store, so I'm not sure if they can be "rebranded" and work on TracFone. I bought the Moto G Stylus last year from Walmart online and had it delivered for the $45 price and I rebranded it immediately before activati g to TracFone. I'm not sure if you can rebrand in the TracFone family once activated to the one branch of TracFone family. I would like it to be possible since I would be interested in the Pixel 10a, but not if I can't rebrand it to my backup TracFone plan. I usually use it on WiFi with GV so the 1-year plan is sufficient
Oct 22, 2026 10:14 PM
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Slick4shrnOct 22, 2026 10:14 PM
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Quote from CalmClover265 View quoted comment :
Since it is mentioned in the description above and noted when looked at on Walmart, the phones need to be activated in-store, so I'm not sure if they can be "rebranded" and work on TracFone. I bought the Moto G Stylus last year from Walmart online and had it delivered for the $45 price and I rebranded it immediately before activati g to TracFone. I'm not sure if you can rebrand in the TracFone family once activated to the one branch of TracFone family. I would like it to be possible since I would be interested in the Pixel 10a, but not if I can't rebrand it to my backup TracFone plan. I usually use it on WiFi with GV so the 1-year plan is sufficient
Moto G stylus that you bought from Walmart , was it a ST phone before you rebranded it to Tracfone ? How do you 'rebranded it immediately before activati g to TracFone' ? Mind sharing some details ?
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Quote from CalmClover265 View quoted comment :
Since it is mentioned in the description above and noted when looked at on Walmart, the phones need to be activated in-store, so I'm not sure if they can be "rebranded" and work on TracFone. I bought the Moto G Stylus last year from Walmart online and had it delivered for the $45 price and I rebranded it immediately before activati g to TracFone. I'm not sure if you can rebrand in the TracFone family once activated to the one branch of TracFone family. I would like it to be possible since I would be interested in the Pixel 10a, but not if I can't rebrand it to my backup TracFone plan. I usually use it on WiFi with GV so the 1-year plan is sufficient
Buy it from straighttalk.com and cheaper if you buy 2 phones. Stylus and Pixel 10a
Oct 23, 2026 12:20 AM
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SyedS5131Oct 23, 2026 12:20 AM
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Anyone can confirm please. If I buy iPhone 16e and stay on the network for two months that's $199 + $45 activation+$45 then the phone will be unlocked?
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Quote from SyedS5131 View quoted comment :
Anyone can confirm please. If I buy iPhone 16e and stay on the network for two months that's $199 + $45 activation+$45 then the phone will be unlocked?
No, need a year of continuous service to be eligible for unlock
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GreenCreature437Oct 23, 2026 10:49 AM
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Quote from OrangeSparrow632 View quoted comment :
I believe iPhone 16e was $149 w/ plan activation a few weeks ago...
Yes. It was around $200 with plan all in.
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bought one at ST.com, will test if it'll directly activate on Total's BYO Max plan. will report back.

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A heads-up for people who are considering buying these phones, activating with one month of service then using the phones on WiFi as a media device or with GV Voice....

Tracfone (and probably other Verizon Value brands like Straight Talk, Total Wireles, etc) recently update their Terms & Conditions of Service with the following section:

Discounted Device Service Requirement: Tracfone devices are discounted exclusively for use with active Tracfone service. To maintain device functionality, you must purchase a plan, activate the device, and maintain active Tracfone service on the device for a total of 12 months of paid service, which need not be consecutive (the "Device Lock Period"). If the device is not activated, or if active service lapses or a valid Tracfone SIM is removed during the Device Lock Period, Tracfone may apply a software lock to the device ("Device Lock") after advance notice. The Device Lock will restrict use of the screen and device functionality, including Wi-Fi and offline apps, until active service is restored, and the device will typically unlock within minutes after service is restored. Once the Device Lock Period is complete, the Device Lock will no longer apply. Emergency 911 calling remains available from the lock screen at all times, and you may port your number to another provider at any time. Bypassing or tampering with the Device Lock constitutes a breach of these Terms.

In other words, if you don't keep the phone active until it's unlocked, TF can apply the new Device Lock (probably via software update) which will keep you from using the phone with WiFi and/or apps.

You can read the updated Terms & Conditions of Service here: https://www.tracfone.com/terms-and-conditions
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