tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post5761402003740228538..comments2024-03-18T23:11:53.215-05:00Comments on TracfoneReviewer: The Future of Tracfone in 2016Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-62801594012591415342016-06-04T15:29:14.394-05:002016-06-04T15:29:14.394-05:00AT&T's 2G Networks will be Phasing out by ...AT&T's 2G Networks will be Phasing out by the end of 2016. If you have a 2G phone, your phone will stop working entirely – and you will need to replace it. Go to www.tracfone.com click on Support, then Support & FAQ, then 2G Migration for more info.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-77035533922124258092016-03-29T11:51:49.156-05:002016-03-29T11:51:49.156-05:00I did that using a Droid 3 and they just charge a ...I did that using a Droid 3 and they just charge a $10 fee, after that the plan functions like any other Tracfone. If your old Tracfone had triple minutes, your new phone would also have it. If you're using Tracfone for the first time then you may have to buy the triple minutes card if you want the extra minutes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882230351683627652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-3632701042337589612016-02-12T07:03:29.636-06:002016-02-12T07:03:29.636-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.CHIPKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368312465277153041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-9576053439044478792016-02-10T10:31:50.853-06:002016-02-10T10:31:50.853-06:00Chip, if you will go to the HSN Shopping webpage t...Chip, if you will go to the HSN Shopping webpage they have the LG Sunset phone and you can verify that there is coverage for you before you by the phone. HSN customer service is much more helpful than any of the tracfone service customer service I have received when trying to get their help on something. Hope this helps you out as I know how important it is to not waste money on something you can't use. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-76026523699732959652016-02-09T16:16:05.728-06:002016-02-09T16:16:05.728-06:00Hey- not to barge in and answer your question you ...Hey- not to barge in and answer your question you have intended for the expert here, I have the exact opposite problem you do and I NEED a CDMA phone because the GSM phones I get in my area (IL) will not work well. I got in a panic when I saw Tracfones were not online at HSN or QVC. Today they offer several and the one Peter is talking about for you is available on HSN!<br /><br />http://www.hsn.com/products/lg-sunset-45-4g-lte-android-tracfone-w1200-minutes/8042918<br /><br />I am pondering one of their other phones to upgrade to but am in no hurry as my current phones package does not run out until the summer. Hurry and check out the deals in case they sell out. As I learned from the past, "you snooze, you lose" when it comes to phones on HSN.<br /><br />Good luck with Tracfone, you will never beat the deals HSN offers. I think we are on our 4th package and they have all transferred fine including the number and minutes for us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-91079991455527884912016-02-06T09:03:00.141-06:002016-02-06T09:03:00.141-06:00Hi Peter, thanks for taking the time to reply. Yes...Hi Peter, thanks for taking the time to reply. Yes, I now know a phone cannot switch from CDMA to GSM, thanks to you for creating blogs helping me understand how cell phones work. You provide far more information than Tracfone proviodes. For example, when I moved to KY area code 42726, I chatted online with a Tracfone representative letting them know my Tracfone was not working and would like to continue using Tracfone. The representative told me that they do not service area code 42726. I end up buying a cell phone from Bluegrass for $160 so I can use prepaid services in case with the thinking that Tracfone will arrive in my area within a year. One day, I went shopping at Walmart that is less than 10 minutes from home and saw Tracfones on shelves. I was perplex why there were Tracfone at a Walmart near me when a Tracfone representative told me my area was not servicable. I then decide to do more research when I got home and found your website, which you helped expanded my understanding and knowledge of cell phones. Now, I chatted online with a Tracfone representative (I cannot hear on the phone) AND TOLD THEM MY ZIP CODE 42726 and then asked them if a LG L33L Sunset which you recommended to me would work in my area code. The representative told me they need the serial number to find out if it would work which would mean I would have to buy the phone first to get the serial number to find out if it would work which I am hesitant to do so (Buying a phone without being 100% sure it will work in my area code). I now know my area code will only work with GSM connection, my question is this, will any GSM cell phone in my area code work or if not, how would I know which GSM cell phone will work before buying the phone and give them the serial number? Again, thanks for all you do in Tracfone Reviewer, am sure you helped thousands of people like me understand the workings of Tracfones as well as making decisions on which phone to buy based on your input and knowledge. Thanks, have a good day. Chip CHIPKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368312465277153041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-75572118075033591882016-02-03T14:51:59.511-06:002016-02-03T14:51:59.511-06:00Hi Chip, glad you have found the blog useful! As f...Hi Chip, glad you have found the blog useful! As for your situation, you can't make your phone switch from CDMA to GSM, but you can switch to a different phone. The LG Sunset is a great Android smartphone that uses ATT cell towers with Tracfone service and has 4G LTE. It should work just the same as your LG L41C, just on a GSM network. The LG Sunset can be found many places online like Amazon and eBay and retails for under $100. Just search for Tracfone LG SUnset. We have also written a review of the Sunset which you can see here: <br /><br />http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.com/2015/07/lg-sunset-review-tracfone-gsm-4g-lte.html<br /><br />Hope that helps!TracfoneReviewer Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878487033950016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-11657390491786668822016-02-01T21:26:16.604-06:002016-02-01T21:26:16.604-06:00Hi Peter, I am desperately in need of your help or...Hi Peter, I am desperately in need of your help or anyone who reads this can help. First, let me say I truly appreciate your input in Tracfone reviews, especially the LG L41C which gave me far more information than any chats with Tracfone support or online searches. Allow me to explain my situation. I am deaf and really only care about text messages on cell phones. After years of searching/patiently waiting for a perfect cell phone provider that will allow text messages allowances to be separate from minutes/data etc. I finally found one last summer through Tracfone. Imagined my joy when I was able to simply add text messages for so cheap ($10 for 1000 text messages along with a one year time period for $49) I no longer have to pay high monthly fees ... until I moved from NC to KY. When I arrived at my new home in KY, my Tracfone cell phone had zero bars and was not working. I searched endlessly to find out if I can simply change a sim card and was not able to get answers. I was confused on why my Tracfone was not working when a WalMart near me was selling Tracfones, that is, till I read your piece about LG L41C which enabled me to finally understand on why so in regards to CDMA and GSM (Verizon vs AT&T towers) Do you have any idea on why I am able to switch my phone from CDMA to GSM (From Verizon to AT&T towers as based on cell phone tower searches, it looks like there are two AT&T towers close to me and one Verizon tower a little further away. If I drive 45 minutes in any direction, my Tracfone works but as soon as I turn around to go home, it stops working the closer I get home. The thing that drives me nuts is that my area is alike a donut, a hole in the middle while everything around me at 45 minutes radius is Verizon. I love my Tracfone, it was a major relief for me when I finally found what I want. Right now I am paying $35 a month ($420 a year instead of less than $90 a year which is huge for me because budget is so tight for me. Is there a way I can switch my phone from Verizon to AT&T towers? It looks like my phone has no sim card entry (I have yet to take my phone apart to see if there is a sim card hidden inside) I just may wait it out till Verizon signals gets closer to home if there is no recourse for me to continue using Tracfone. If you are able to help me figure this out, its greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chip CHIPKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368312465277153041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-15675668592615580032016-01-28T16:38:26.609-06:002016-01-28T16:38:26.609-06:00I have been buying a new phone with minutes every ...I have been buying a new phone with minutes every year for my husband and myself on either QVC or HSN and today I noticed they do not offer any more Tracfones for sale! I called HSN to see if they could help and the CS guy just said they must all be sold out at the moment?? I saw 9 to choose from last time on HSN, so I am not too confident I will find any now. Do you know why they would drop Tracfone (if they have)and your advice on finding one that comes with the year long card? Thanks, I really want the new smartphone as my current one does not get some apps I use!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-75652201123797487732016-01-24T22:09:10.295-06:002016-01-24T22:09:10.295-06:00Yes, it does look like the Samsung S4 has capabili...Yes, it does look like the Samsung S4 has capabilities for both. Just saw an S4 on ebay for a little over $100 which looks like a great deal for the phone! And glad you like the pictures, I do it as a hobby.TracfoneReviewer Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878487033950016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-10784872561106262512016-01-23T10:04:11.692-06:002016-01-23T10:04:11.692-06:00thanks for your reply Peter I like the samsung b...thanks for your reply Peter I like the samsung brand I was told the samsung S4 has both CDMA and Gsm capabilities. think I might try to purchase that one...BTW love your photos! thanks SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-70773102212163558712016-01-22T19:16:22.570-06:002016-01-22T19:16:22.570-06:00GSM and CDMA are two different cell phone technolo...GSM and CDMA are two different cell phone technologies. Tracfone will allow either one, it more of depends on what you have in your area. If you;re currently using a Centura, which uses CDMA, I would look for an unlocked CDMA phone that is compatible with Verizon service. If you go on Amazon or eBay and search for an unlocked Verizon phone you should find plenty of options, like an iPhone, Moto G, LG G2, etc.TracfoneReviewer Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878487033950016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-66173169787475948192016-01-22T14:56:45.277-06:002016-01-22T14:56:45.277-06:00I am looking on sites to purchase an unlocked cell...I am looking on sites to purchase an unlocked cell phone because I am a tracfone user (samsung century) some of the phones say won't work on cdma network . Do I have to purchase a dual Gsm/cdma phone or once I put in the sim card from Tracfone the phone will work with the Tracfone who I was told used Verizon towers? GETTING CONFUSED ON WHAT PHONE TO BUY since tracfone does not sell one themselves with a 13mp camera which is what I am looking for. thanks! SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-68528865753718778952016-01-18T14:40:54.329-06:002016-01-18T14:40:54.329-06:00OK. Replying to myself, I was on the tracfone web...OK. Replying to myself, I was on the tracfone website again and I can't find this card. Apparently this only pops up when you have in your shopping cart another card. Seems sort of dumb not to have it available on the same area on the airtime page as the text only or data only cards, if extension of service time is the only thing you want to purchase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-49668239696487515312016-01-11T14:21:25.557-06:002016-01-11T14:21:25.557-06:00I just added airtime to a smartphone, and before c...I just added airtime to a smartphone, and before checkout I was offered an extension of 365 days (no airtime, just days) for about $50 as an add on.<br /><br />I don't know if they will start listing this "days only" card along with the other new cards, but it sounds like just what others here have been asking for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-81548636043688582432016-01-06T17:18:29.184-06:002016-01-06T17:18:29.184-06:00Yes they work fine. I activated a BLU 6.0 hd. Very...Yes they work fine. I activated a BLU 6.0 hd. Very nice phone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-10602328990044300522016-01-06T12:44:05.508-06:002016-01-06T12:44:05.508-06:00Are you going to review the new tracfone Samsung c...Are you going to review the new tracfone Samsung core prime? Is it cdma or GSM? 3g or Lte? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-15610767894044128642016-01-05T19:08:52.982-06:002016-01-05T19:08:52.982-06:00Thanks for all of the information about the BYOP p...Thanks for all of the information about the BYOP program. I bought the Asus ZenFone 2 Laser and activated it with the BYOP with no problems. I love the phone and all my minutes/text/data transferred over from my Alcatel Pop one with no problems. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-37747289981755699542016-01-04T15:26:05.972-06:002016-01-04T15:26:05.972-06:00It can work like regular Tracfone's where you ...It can work like regular Tracfone's where you put airtime cards on the phone whenever you are running low!TracfoneReviewer Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878487033950016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-76569739691113753862016-01-04T12:13:36.343-06:002016-01-04T12:13:36.343-06:00Can someone help me with info on the BYOP program?...Can someone help me with info on the BYOP program? I'm under the impression that you "Need" a service plan for the phone to work. Or can it work like regular Tracfone and u put mins on as u like without having to pay monthly. Gran Pubahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11755037061891521990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-18530237894484691102016-01-03T06:31:37.311-06:002016-01-03T06:31:37.311-06:00Thank you for the helpful information about the BY...Thank you for the helpful information about the BYOP program. I am now using my iPhone 5 with Tracfone and could not be more pleased. Great info for beginners.BagAWindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11241380411373905542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-13383092390997129752015-12-31T17:02:42.177-06:002015-12-31T17:02:42.177-06:00Why won't blackberry tour9630 (verizon) work o...Why won't blackberry tour9630 (verizon) work on tracfone? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-10118509554775478892015-12-31T14:10:40.410-06:002015-12-31T14:10:40.410-06:00We really would like to see an extension on the 90...We really would like to see an extension on the 90 days. I have helped several older people invest in a cell phone that they seldom use, but have in "emergency" need and don't understand when they have to buy more "time" when they still have so many minutes left. Hope we can get something like that going that can be purchased outright on a card. <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-50771618508134166642015-12-30T18:27:14.247-06:002015-12-30T18:27:14.247-06:00Yes, they should work!Yes, they should work!TracfoneReviewer Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878487033950016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4677003350229363498.post-14117437868060823652015-12-30T15:20:17.660-06:002015-12-30T15:20:17.660-06:00Any thoughts on Blu phones on BYOP? Any thoughts on Blu phones on BYOP? Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128972448484881650noreply@blogger.com