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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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This holiday shopping season has seen an increase in the number of prepaid wireless brands investing in the marketing of their services. Consumer Cellular, Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Straight Talk Wireless, TextNow, and Visible have all launched new video advertising campaigns. While most have focused on traditional

Straight Talk Wireless has added a new phone plan to its lineup. It is a $65 “unlimited” data plan called “Platinum Unlimited.” It offers premium features over Straight Talk’s standard unlimited data plan, the “Ultimate Unlimited” plan. Thanks to @KingOfTechDeals for pointing the new plan out to me. @yeswap @wave7jeff

Straight Talk Wireless is the largest of the Tracfone owned brands and its subscriber count continues to grow. In quarter 2 of 2020, Straight Talk added 270,000 new subscribers bringing the MVNO’s total subscriber count to 9.743 million, up from 9.473 million in quarter 1. Year over year Straight Talk