Straight Talk Wireless News & Deals
In-depth Straight Talk Wireless news and analysis. Expert insights on new plans, phones, and promotions from this Verizon-owned prepaid brand.
Straight Talk Introduces $25/Month BYOD Unlimited Plan, Exclusively At Walmart
Thanks to a tip from Dennis Bournique from prepaidcompare.net, BestMVNO has learned that Straight Talk Wireless has introduced a new unlimited data plan for $25/month. This plan is exclusively available at Walmart, both online and in stores (Update: it’s also now available on the Straight Talk website). It is only
Read More Straight Talk Joins Trend Of Wireless Brands Sponsoring NASCAR
Straight Talk Wireless has announced a partnership with NASCAR as detailed in this press release from Verizon and in the latest prepaid report from Wave7 Research. The term length of the sponsorship has not been disclosed other than it is a multi-year deal. The sponsorship also makes Straight Talk an
Read More Total by Verizon & Straight Talk Black Friday 2024 Deals Include $99 Pixel 6a, $49 iPhone SE
Straight Talk and Total by Verizon have their limited time holiday deals out. The offers are highlighted by a $49 iPhone SE from Straight Talk, and a $99.99 Google Pixel 6a and free Samsung Galaxy A13 5G from Total by Verizon. The $49 iPhone SE from Straight Talk offer is
Read More Jim Gaffigan In New TV Ad Wants You To Buy A Straight Talk Multi-Line Plan
Last Friday, Verizon Wireless announced that it had hired a new celebrity spokesperson for its prepaid brand Straight Talk Wireless. That spokesperson is actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan. In the years prior, actor Ed O’Neil fulfilled that role in a less pronounced way as served as the voiceover in Straight
Read More PureTalk And Straight Talk Are Both Running TV Ads For A Free Phone Offer
PureTalk and Straight Talk have both launched TV ads touting a free phone offer. For Straight Talk, the ad and offer represent an evolution of the brand since being taken over by Verizon. Prior to Verizon’s ownership, Straight Talk really didn’t offer or advertise free phones. PureTalk, the longtime AT&T
Read More Straight Talk Becomes 1st Carrier Owned Prepaid Brand With Home Internet
Straight Talk Wireless is the first carrier-owned prepaid brand to introduce a home internet plan. Straight Talk, owned by Verizon Wireless, formally announced the plan today. Hints of the plan’s launch were leaked a couple of weeks ago when displays started popping up in some Walmart stores. Straight Talk’s home
Read More Verizon Pushing Straight Talk Users To Its Network, Simple Mobile Has Verizon SIMs
In November of 2021, Verizon Wireless closed on its acquisition of Tracfone and all of its associated brands including Straight Talk Wireless, Simple Mobile, and Walmart Family Mobile among others. In February, BestMVNO reported that Tracfone brands were preparing to be available exclusively on the Verizon network. On March 1,
Read More Visible & Straight Talk Now Have iPhone SE 3 Deals, Include $200 Gift Card Offer
Verizon brands Visible, Straight Talk, and Total Wireless have launched iPhone SE 2022 deals. Visible probably has the best offer of the three as those who buy the device will pick up a $200 gift card. Visible is selling the phone for $429 or $17.87/mo with financing. Straight Talk and
Read More Tracfone Offers Buy An iPhone SE Get 6 Months Of Free Service, Other Trac Brands Also Have Tax Season Deals
Tracfone is offering six months of free service when you purchase an iPhone SE. Other Tracfone brands including Simple Mobile, Straight Talk Wireless, Total Wireless, and Family Mobile are also offering tax season deals. Tracfone iPhone SE Free Service Plan Bundle Deal Details And Fine Print Pay $289.99 for an
Read More Straight Talk’s New TV Ad For Tax Season Is All About Unlimited, While Tracfone’s New TV Ad Says No To Unlimited
Tracfone brands Straight Talk Wireless and Tracfone have both launched new TV commercials targeting different market segments. Straight Talk’s ad is focused on getting consumers to spend their tax refunds on its $45 unlimited plan. Tracfone’s new TV ad is for those who don’t need unlimited. Wave7 Research recently detailed
Read More Tracfone Brands Preparing To Be Available Exclusively On Verizon’s Network
In late November of 2021, Verizon announced that it had closed on its acquisition of Tracfone and all of its associated brands. Some Tracfone brands, like Straight Talk Wireless, have always been available for use on any major carrier network in the USA, while others, like Simple Mobile and Walmart
Read More Straight Talk 1st Changes Under Verizon Ownership, $45 Plan Goes Unlimited
Straight Talk Wireless has made its first plan changes under Verizon’s ownership. Leading the way with change is the $45 plan which now includes unlimited data. Verizon formally announced the closing of its acquisition of Tracfone and its associated brands on November 23. BestMVNO learned of this particular plan change
Read More Straight Talk’s Latest TV Ad Touts 5G, With No Ed O’Neil Voiceover
Straight Talk Wireless has released a new TV commercial. The new ad touts Straight Talk’s rollout of 5G coverage and an offer for a Samsung Galaxy A32 5G smartphone. Notably though, as far as I’m aware for the first time in years, the ad does not feature actor Ed O’Neil
Read More Tracfone Brands Including Straight Talk Resume TV Advertising
The firm Wave7 Research noted in a recent report sent out to its subscribers that Tracfone brands Total Wireless and Straight Talk Wireless have resumed TV advertising following a bit of a hiatus. Straight Talk is once again airing its “Life’s Mishaps” ad that originally ran last year. BestMVNO reported
Read More Straight Talk Launches New Commercial, Highlights $199 Galaxy A51 Deal
A new report issued by the subscription-based firm Wave7 Research has indicated that Straight Talk Wireless is now in full swing with its tax season promos. Straight Talk has launched a new TV commercial featuring one of its tax time offers, a Samsung Galaxy A51 for $199. There’s also a
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