is this phone available on pay as you go? i've seen literature that says it does and one that it doesn't? Thanks!
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This particular device was used on the Boost network, and its firmware is programmed as such. Boost, like Metro PCS, has its pay-as-you-go options. Boost is a solid network in my humble opinion, and I was able to get reception where others were not while using this device.
1277461
i got tmobile pay as you go sim card. i picked 2 dollar a day unlimited plan. they only charge the 2 dollars on the days of usage. talk, text, web.
284421
I use pay as you go. I buy 25 dollar card for 750 min each month. They don't roll over, but I never run out. It works for me. Depends on how much you use your phone and if you plan on using your browser. I text and talk. That's all.
1201344
This is exactly what I have been wondering, do you not receive data charges because it's an unlocked phone? My sister was given an iPhone as a gift and didn't use any data, she only ever went online when she was connected to wifi, and a data charge was added to the bill because it was a smartphone. Because this is an unlocked phone, will AT&T; just... not know? I don't know much about unlocked phones :(
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I live in 3 countires, Canada, US and Mexico. I would like a phone that I can use without a contract (pay as you go) without changing phones. currently I have 6 pay as you go phones. Can I buy sim cards for this phone and use them as pay as you go in these 3 countries?
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I'm not certain by what post paid means. It doesn't have pre-paid service..that much I know. If you're looking a simple phone for calling purposes only, this should work. You don't have to use the texting feature and its not a smartphone...no accessing the internet with this phone. I cant remember if it was tied to Verizon though; I purchased it as a gift for a friend who uses Verizon. You should check to see if its unlocked...you know, not tied to a particular service company. Also, check the companies like Verizon to see if you can get calling only (no text) service. Maybe Page Plus can help you with that. Do your research online and don't hesitate to call companies for more information. I'm not certain by what post paid means. It doesn't have pre-paid service..that much I know. If you're looking a simple phone for calling purposes only, this should work. You don't have to use the texting feature and its not a smartphone...no accessing the internet with this phone. I cant remember if it was tied to Verizon though; I purchased it as a gift for a friend who uses Verizon. You should check to see if its unlocked...you know, not tied to a particular service company. Also, check the companies like Verizon to see if you can get calling only (no text) service. Maybe Page Plus can... » Read More I'm not certain by what post paid means. It doesn't have pre-paid service..that much I know. If you're looking a simple phone for calling purposes only, this should work. You don't have to use the texting feature and its not a smartphone...no accessing the internet with this phone. I cant remember if it was tied to Verizon though; I purchased it as a gift for a friend who uses Verizon. You should check to see if its unlocked...you know, not tied to a particular service company. Also, check the companies like Verizon to see if you can get calling only (no text) service. Maybe Page Plus can help you with that. Do your research online and don't hesitate to call companies for more information. « Show Less
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My phone also said "Unlocked," but wasn't. I e-mailed the company I purchased it from, going through Amazon, and was able to get my free unlocking code through them or try AT&T. Once you get it unlocked, you can go with a pay-as-you-go plan from Net10 or Consumer Cellular, or whatever company you want to use.
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i think they will keep the price. i called them 20days ago, i asked them, they just told me the price should be the same as you ordered. but i really want to know when can i get the phone. they can't let us wait such long time. release day should be 24th june, i hope i can get the phone the end of this month.
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Works ONLY on the Verizon pay as you go plan. If you want to use it for Tracfone, or one like that, Verizons policy is that they will not unlock it unless it's been used under the Verizon plan for six (6) months. So, if you're looking to use a decent phone (rather than the junk Tracfone forces on it's victims) with the advantage of a good usage rate, get the UNLOCKED Moto G at 2 - 3 times the price. Don't bother to ask Tracfone these questions - you'll get a different answer each time you ask the question + their on-line help always has a "technical difficulty" hmmmm...
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no I am told it has to be a pre pay phone only if the prior owner says was then yes. There are some like that but need to know
1896972
My phone was a "post paid" that I put on my existing plan as a replacement one after getting it washed. I believe that they may be available as a prepaid version, but I was only looking for one to use on my existing plan and the description was fairly clear on that. It may also be possible to "convert" one, I am not sure, but I had good luck with talking with the Verizon people on some of these things as they understood that in my case buying a phone from someone else would be the better way for me to go in my situation. (they even suggested that I consider a used phone)
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I don't know thw answer to your question but I am learning. I got this phone for free from Straighttalk and will learn the wheres and whys in time. I pay $30/mo for my service so they are not charging like it is a "smartphone" so I am confused by one comment made by a purchaser. I assume it is unlocked as I don't have to do anything special to make it work. Am I wrong about this or do I "need" to unlock it?
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I am beyond frustrated. I just bought this phone after seeing all the answers here & thinking I could just transfer my current pre-paid plan w/o the data plan. I spoke with a supervisor at Verizon. She said there is NO way this phone can be activated w/o a data plan. Verizon is trying to phase these older models out but if you are willing to pay a minimum of $50/mo for the data plan, you can activate it. She said any plan w/o a data plan will not be supported on this phone & she tried numerous ways to get around that to no avail. I don't know that I would have better luck taking it to a Verizon store. Sounded pretty hopeless. Any comments or tips anyone? I am beyond frustrated. I just bought this phone after seeing all the answers here & thinking I could just transfer my current pre-paid plan w/o the data plan. I spoke with a supervisor at Verizon. She said there is NO way this phone can be activated w/o a data plan. Verizon is trying to phase these older models out but if you are willing to pay a minimum of $50/mo for the data plan, you can activate it. She said any plan w/o a data plan will not be supported on this phone & she tried numerous ways to get around that to no avail. I don't know that I would have better luck taking it to a... » Read More I am beyond frustrated. I just bought this phone after seeing all the answers here & thinking I could just transfer my current pre-paid plan w/o the data plan. I spoke with a supervisor at Verizon. She said there is NO way this phone can be activated w/o a data plan. Verizon is trying to phase these older models out but if you are willing to pay a minimum of $50/mo for the data plan, you can activate it. She said any plan w/o a data plan will not be supported on this phone & she tried numerous ways to get around that to no avail. I don't know that I would have better luck taking it to a Verizon store. Sounded pretty hopeless. Any comments or tips anyone? « Show Less
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It is a pay as you go phone specifically with Net10....you can also have a monthly plan with them.
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When I bought the phone it had a bit of a charge on it. I did not have a phone card yet and was able to get on the internet. It comes with a sim card if you buy it from VM.
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Hi Liz, I use this phone with the T-Mobile " pay as you go" plan. Hope that helps! ( I love this phone!) :)Deb
1351777
I believe they raised the $25 plan to $35 now. I currently own this phone on a pay as you go basis with $10 for 1000 text a month plan. I don't use many talk minutes (at most about $5 a month) because I usually text. So it runs me about $15 a month. I do have the option to change to a $30 a month plan which includes; 1500 text, 1500mins, and 30MB data a month, but I am happy with my current setup. I think this is the last of the phones that works with a grandfathered pay as you go plan. I hope this helps.