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
Community Reviews
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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Your 60days of paid active only applied to phones activated before Jan 19, 2026.
Refer to
https://www.tfwunlockpo
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.co
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