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Consumer Advice

AdHocSolver

(2,561 posts)

1. Check into Virgin Mobile.

Reply to scarletwoman (Original post)

Sat Jan 4, 2014, 02:41 AM

Jan 2014

In addition, check that the area that you live in has coverage for whatever phone system that you might purchase. Not all systems work well in all areas.

A lot of the phone systems available suffer from "feature bloat". The companies advertise their higher priced packages. What you want is a basic package.

Check out this website:

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phone-plans/paylo-plans/overview/

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Does anyone here know anything about Tracfone? [View all] scarletwoman Jan 2014 OP

Check into Virgin Mobile. AdHocSolver Jan 2014 #1

I've had my Tracfone for nearly 10 years. Like you, I only wanted it for emergencies. lamp_shade Jan 2014 #2

Thank you. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #5

Thank you for replying. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #4

More thoughts and a link to a free cell phone offer. AdHocSolver Jan 2014 #10

Thank you, that is good information to know. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #11

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #18

I have used Tracfone since 2004 kickysnana Jan 2014 #3

Thanks for replying - but I don't understand much of what you wrote, sorry! scarletwoman Jan 2014 #6

LG=RCA Brand, 3G speed of network, I think they are up to 5G now. kickysnana Jan 2014 #7

Thanks again. I will definitely look into this more. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #8

I have used it for 4 years. Stuart G Jan 2014 #9

Thank you for your reply. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #12

I am a new Tracfone user Piedras Jan 2014 #13

Thank you for weighing in. scarletwoman Jan 2014 #14

My pleasure to be of help. Piedras Jan 2014 #15

If all you want if a basic phone to use for emergencies or occasional calls, Tracfone csziggy Jan 2015 #16

I've heard it's inexpensive JMolina May 2015 #17