Straight Talk News
In-depth Straight Talk Wireless news and analysis. Expert insights on new plans, phones, and promotions from this Verizon-owned prepaid brand.
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Latest News & Deals
By Joe Paonessa • 01/25/19
A few months ago Straight Talk Wireless was offering 50% more data on select plans with the purchase of a phone. Now those changes have been made permanent. Straight Talk ha...
By Joe Paonessa • 10/27/18
Tracfone owned brands Total Wireless and Straight Talk are both offering 50% more data to select customers. Total Wireless customers need to port-in to get the deal. New Str...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/30/18
Walmart is currently running a great deal on the iPhone 7 bundled with an unlimited LTE data plan from Straight Talk Wireless. Together the two items are selling for $298.99....
By Joe Paonessa • 03/03/18
Some folks never learn. More than three years after settling a $40 million lawsuit over the improper use of the phrase “unlimited data,” Straight Talk Wireless is at it again....
By Joe Paonessa • 09/27/17
Straight Talk Wireless has just launched a new promotion. Those who purchase a Samsung device in conjunction with Straight Talk’s $55/month plan will get unlimited LTE data w...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/29/17
Yesterday, after reading a post on Howard Forums I wrote that there was the possibility that Straight Talk Wireless was about to increase the amount of data included with one...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/28/17
Simple Mobile, a TracFone owned MVNO that operates on the T-Mobile network, has increased the amount of data included with one of its cell phone plans. The $40/month plan that...
By Joe Paonessa • 07/17/17
Straight Talk Wireless is currently running a special on both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. Those that purchase either device with a phone plan will receive $100 off of the...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/28/17
For the second time in the past few months, Straight Talk has removed the 2 GB $35 plan from its website as I was informed this morning by an angry customer. The first time t...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/06/17
It turns out that new cell phone plan that Straight Talk temporarily posted back in April was no fluke after all. It’s just that the company posted it to their website a litt...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/02/17
About a week ago, I noticed that Straight Talk Wireless had posted a new phone plan on its website that seemed rather out of place. You can read the details about it further...
By Joe Paonessa • 03/24/16
Straight Talk has launched a new rewards program for those who remain loyal to the brand. Subscribers to the MVNO can earn the ability to receive a free month of service for...
By Joe Paonessa • 03/11/16
Sister brands Straight Talk Wireless and NET10 have added some new cell phone plans to their arsenal. Unlike some of their other plans, their new cell phone plans are priced...
By Joe Paonessa • 07/26/15
Sister MVNOs Net10 Wireless and Straight Talk have upped data on what is likely their most popular plans. Straight Talk Wireless’s $45 plan and Net10’s $50 plan ($45 with aut...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/27/14
Straight Talk Instagram Contest In case you missed it, Straight Talk, an MVNO on all 4 of the major wireless networks announced a contest where you could win $1,000. To enter...