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TracFone Phone Plans

Pay-as-you-go wireless freedom.

TracFone is one of the original prepaid carriers, offering airtime cards, pay-as-you-go minutes, and simple unlimited monthly plans on Verizon's nationwide network.

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TracFone Plans Compared

PlanPriceDataTalk & TextHotspotHighlights
$15 Basic$15/mo500MB500 minutes talk + 500 textsNot includedIdeal for light users
$25 Smartphone$25/mo2GBUnlimited talk & textNot includedGood for occasional data
$35 Unlimited$35/mo8GB high-speedUnlimited talk & textNot included8GB before throttling
$50 Unlimited+$50/moUnlimited + 25GB high-speedUnlimited talk & text5GB5G access where available

Pros of TracFone

  • True pay-as-you-go
  • No contracts or credit checks
  • Runs on Verizon's network
  • Rollover minutes on airtime cards

Cons of TracFone

  • Slower data speeds vs. postpaid
  • Limited 5G access on some plans

Best For

Light users, seniors, and pay-as-you-go customers.

TracFone FAQs

What network does TracFone use?

Since being acquired by Verizon, TracFone primarily uses Verizon's 4G LTE and 5G nationwide network.

Do TracFone minutes roll over?

Yes, unused airtime from TracFone cards rolls over as long as you maintain active service before each card's expiration date.