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September 30, 2022

Tracfone Increases Data on Unlimited Cards (Are They A Good Deal Now?)

Tracfone Quietly Ups Data Amounts on All Unlimited Cards

Tracfone unlimited plans

In a move likely aimed to make their unlimited talk/text plans more attractive and competitive, Tracfone increased the data for each of their cards.

These updates come at about the same time as Verizon Rebranding and Relaunching Total Wireless as Total by Verizon. And we can't help but think it is part of a broader effort by Tracfone's new owner, Verizon, to restructure plans and encourage more customers to move to unlimited options.

While the unlimited plans give great benefits for the price, they are also more expensive than most of Tracfone's other airtime cards. And Tracfone has a strong base of very price-conscious, and savvy, customers.

Here's the breakdown of the new data amounts for Tracfone unlimited cards.

Tracfone Unlimited Plans

These are Tracfone's current unlimited plan options:

unlimited cards from tracfone

$15 - unlimited talk/text - 30 service days - no data (no change)
$20 - unlimited talk/text - 30 service days - 2GB Data (increased from 1GB)
$25 - unlimited talk/text - 30 service days - 3GB Data (increased from 2GB)
$30 - unlimited talk/text - 30 service days - 4GB Data (increased from 3GB)
$40 - unlimited talk/text - 30 service days - 8GB Data (no change)
$199 - unlimited talk/text - 365 service days - 24GB Data (increased from 12GB)

As you can see, not all of the plans benefited from the data increase, with the $15 and $40 plans seeing no change. 

The $199 plan saw the biggest increase, doubling the amount of data to 24GB, making it a much more interesting option. With a full year of service, this plan comes out to just $16.59 per month and an average of 2 GB data per month.

All of the other cards saw 1GB additional data added, which makes them a little more reasonable and practical.

Are Tracfone's Unlimited Plans a Good Deal?

That all depends on how much talk, text and data you use.

The best unlimited option from Tracfone is the $199/1 Year plan that comes with 24GB data. For those willing to buy a whole year of service in advance, you'll save $40 over the $20 plan which gives the same amount of data over 12 months.

Here's the deal with Tracfone unlimited plans: If you are using more than 2GB data per month, you may want to look for alternative service providers. 

We outlined several great alternatives to Tracfone in a recent post that all generally provide more data (or unlimited data) for $20-40.

Mint Mobile, for example, offers a $180 plan that comes with 1 year of service, unlimited talk/text, and 4GB/mo of data. That's just $15/mo, however, it is on T-Mobile's network.

Visible, owned by Verizon, offers a $25/mo unlimited talk/text/data plan (when you're in a party of 4+).

One feature Tracfone does offer, that we don't see many places elsewhere, is unlimited data carryover. If you only use 1GB data in one month, the remaining amount will carryover to the next month, just like their other airtime cards.

As all long-term Tracfone users know, the best part of it is you get to choose what prepaid options to buy based on how much you use, and anything you don't use, gets carried over to the next month. But this also means you have to keep track of how much airtime or data you are using, and how many service days you have left. And sometimes an unlimited option just makes life a little easier.

If you have questions or want to share additional info, be sure to check the comments below or head over and Follow us on Facebook! 

If you're shopping for a smartphone, be sure to check out our List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones, which includes some of best current smartphones available from Tracfone. And for cost-conscious people, we just published the Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100 list.

You can also Bring Your Own Phone to Tracfone, including devices like the Moto G Stylus, iPhone, and more

See our Latest list of Deals and Discounts on Tracfone cell phones, but be careful, you might find a deal too good to pass up!

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September 27, 2022

Verizon Revamps Total Wireless - Will They Change Tracfone Too?

Verizon Adds New Plans on Total Wireless, Rebrands as Total by Verizon

Verizon changes Total wireless

Big changes have come to Total Wireless, owned by parent company Tracfone, which was acquired by Verizon in 2021. These changes include a complete rebranding, and new plans. 

Total Wireless is now Total, by Verizon, and has new prices and plans for it's prepaid service. In general, the plans are a similar price, and offer more data. But for unlimited data, customers will have to pay $50-$60, and at that price, there are plenty of other competitive options.

For price-conscious Tracfone customers, the question is, will Verizon be making significant changes to plans and prices on Tracfone? We haven't heard of any updates, but this may be the first step in Verizon's long-term plan for the Tracfone brand, and family of brands.

Changes to Total Wireless (Now Total by Verizon)

The main changes to Total are a rebranding, and updated prices and plans. 

Total by Verizon - New Plans:

$30/mo - Unlimited Talk/Text and 5GB Data

$40/mo - Unlimited Talk/Text and 15GB data

$50/mo - Unlimited Talk/Text/Data plus additional benefits

$60/mo - Unlimited Talk/Text/Data plus unlimited Talk/Text to 69 countries, Disney Plus, and more

new plans for tracfone

All of these plans come with certain amounts of hotspot data as well, and unlimited talk/text to Canada and Mexico. Additional data is just $10 for 5GB. 

Tracfone also offers a $30/mo unlimited Talk/Text plan, but it comes with only 4GB data. And Tracfone's $40 unlimited plan comes with only 8GB data. So these plans from Total offer more data, for the same price.

But, Tracfone offers several cards and plans at a much lower cost compared to Total, such as the $20 unlimited talk/text plan with 2GB data. And, as we all know, Tracfone is the better choice for budget buyers and those that don't need a lot of data.

Bottom line: Total by Verizon's plans are focused more on the high-end prepaid customer. Their $50 and $60 plans are just too expensive for the average prepaid users and there are a number of cheaper unlimited plan options out there, as we outlined in our list of the Best Alternatives to Tracfone. These include Visible (owned by Verizon), Google Fi, Mint, and Tello which all offer unlimited talk/text/data options for under $40.

While Total's $30 and $40 are interesting, they only benefit users who fit that specific category of data usage (5-15GB used per month). And there's no mention about data carryover that we could find.

When Will Verizon Make Changes to Tracfone? 

We've actually seen some minor changes recently, which consisted of data amounts for the unlimited cards getting updated, but we haven't seen any major changes and nothing has been released at this time to suggest any big changes coming to Tracfone. 

Tracfone's website has been extremely problematic. With many customers reporting everything from account access issues, to being unable to add or buy airtime. Plus, Promo Codes have been unreliable, with some codes working for one account or phone, but not another.

It is possible that Verizon is working on developing a rebranding for Tracfone, and thus is letting some of these major website issues go until a new site is launched. Or Verizon may just be focusing attention on some of Tracfone's other brands, and ignoring the issues all-together.

Whatever the case may be, we know that Verizon is working to get all Tracfone users switched over to the Verizon network, and sometime in the near future they likely won't offer access to any other network besides their own.

Will Verizon change Tracfone airtime cards and plans? That seems unlikely, but not out of the question.

Share your thoughts on these updates and changes on our Facebook page or in the comments below.

If you're shopping for a smartphone, be sure to check out our List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones, which includes some of best current smartphones available from Tracfone. And for cost-conscious people, we just published the Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100 list.

You can also Bring Your Own Phone to Tracfone, including devices like the Moto G Stylus, iPhone, and more

See our Latest list of Deals and Discounts on Tracfone cell phones, but be careful, you might find a deal too good to pass up!

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September 15, 2022

Tracfone Deals & Sales - September 2022

 Best Prices and Deals on Tracfone Smartphones for September 2022

Best tracfone deals sept 2022

Everyone wants the best deal and to save some money, especially when buying an expensive new smartphone. Plus, there are so many different places to buy from these days, how do you know where to find the best deal?!

We are here to help! With the list of best prices on recent Tracfone smartphones and unlocked devices! 

We track and monitor various deals online and each month we gather the best prices on popular Tracfone smartphones and provide the updated deals to our readers below. Some of these deals include airtime bundles, and others just the phone. (The best value usually includes airtime bundles).

Prices and deals can change often, sometimes going up or down. We've included both Tracfone smartphone deals and several unlocked phones that can be used with Tracfone BYOP.

Keep up with the newest phones in our Latest list of Tracfone Smartphones (2022) like the Moto G Power (2022), TCL A4X 5G and Samsung Galaxy A32 5G.

Now let's get to the deals.

Tracfone Best Smartphone Deals May 2022


Moto G Stylus 2022
With a huge, 6.8" screen, 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM, the Stylus is ready to make the most of surfing the web, drawing using the included stylus, or watching your favorite shows. The octa-core processor is a little underwhelming, but keeps up for just about any tasks. Find out more in our full review of the 2022 Stylus.

Get the Moto G Stylus 2022 with airtime bundles from HSN or QVC or eBay (currently under $200!)
Get the Moto G Stylus 2022 from Amazon (device only)

Moto G Power (2022)
Newly available from Tracfone, the latest version in this lineup features a 6.5" screen, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage and has a 50 MP rear camera. It also comes with a MediaTek processor and runs Android 11. While this device isn't much of an upgrade over the 2021 model, it still packs a lot of great features and is priced very well. Now available from the Tracfone website or Amazon or eBay for about $100.

Samsung Galaxy A03s
The latest ultra-budget option from Samsung, the Galaxy A03s comes with a 6.5" screen, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage and MediaTek Octa-core processor (Helio P35). It has a triple rear camera with a 13MP main shooter and 8 MP selfie camera on the front. The A03s runs Android 11 and has a long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery. Get the Galaxy A03s with airtime bundle on eBay for $79, or just the phone on eBay for $59

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
The Galaxy A13 is a great budget smartphone with 6.5" screen, 64 GB internal storage, octa-core processor and quad-rear camera setup. It is a very capable device running Android 11 and best of all, it features 5G network capability. Read our full review to learn more about the Galaxy A13 5G.

Get the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G on Amazon or eBay for about $169.

Moto G Pure (XT2163DL)
Made available at the end of 2021, this low cost Motorola device packs all the basic necessities for a decent smartphone including a large 6.5" screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. It also features Android 11. But for those willing to spend just a little more, the Moto G Power 2022 or Galaxy A13 5G packs a lot more features and performance for just about $100 more.

Shop the Moto G Pure on Amazon for $59

Also consider the Moto G Play, which shares very similar specs to the Pure, but with a slightly better processor. Now available for $79 with airtime bundle from eBay.

TCL A4X 5G
Delivering a 6.52" screen, 64 GB internal storage, 4 GB RAM and octa-core processor, the A4X is a very interesting device. TCL isn't known for the best quality, but their phones have been improving recently and they have been offering a number of budget unlocked smartphones that are also gaining popularity. Packing in not only a lot of features and performance, but also 5G network capability, the TCL 4X 5G is also currently on sale for a very affordable price.


Unlocked Smartphones for Tracfone BYOP

Want a little more flexibility in the phones you can buy Plus if you ever want to change to a different network service provider, you can bring your phone with you. Tracfone BYOP allows you to buy an unlocked smartphone and use it with a Tracfone provided SIM card. 

Moto G Play (2021)
Unlocked and capable of running on all major networks, the Moto G Play has a large, 6.5" screen, 32 GB storage, 3 GB RAM and runs Android 10. It also features a water-repellent design and up to 3 days of battery life.


Moto G Power (2021)
Unlocked and ready to connect on any major network, the Moto G Power comes with a 6.6" screen, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, Snapdragon 662 Octa-core processor, and Android 10. It also features a water-repellent design and up to 3 days of battery life from a 5,000 mAh battery. While there is a 2022 version out now, the 2021 outperforms it when it comes to the processor.


That concludes our deals and sales list and hope these help you get the best price on a new smartphone!

Leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions and also join us on Facebook to connect with our growing community and get the latest info.

All the phones in our list above are VoLTE capable according to Tracfone, but you may want to take a look at updates to our post about Tracfone Closing their 3G CDMA network and how it may affect you.

Keep up with the latest in 5G network access with Tracfone including 5G Coverage maps! And a list of Tracfone 5G phones.

If you're new to Tracfone, start with our Beginners Guide which shares helpful information about how it all works.

And finally don't miss out on our Tracfone Promo Code list with many different codes to get free minutes when adding airtime!

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September 1, 2022

Tracfone Promo Codes for September 2022

 Tracfone Promo Codes List - September 2022

Tracfone Promo Code List Sept 2022

Every month wee gather and post new Tracfone discount codes from around the web for our readers to use for free. 

To get the free minutes, just enter the code when buying or adding airtime online, on your phone, or over the phone. Some codes are for use with certain devices, or can only be used a one time.

Be sure to double check that you get the bonus airtime, as Tracfone has had a lot of issues lately with actually adding the bonus airtime to customers account balance. They have also had issues with showing new promo codes as expired for some users. If you have problems, reach out to Tracfone Customer Support.

Below are codes for regular airtime cards, add-on cards, and smartphone only cards. Select the code for the card you will use, and enjoy the bonus minutes!

These are just the latest codes for September, but we also have many more options listed on our main Tracfone promo code page.

Don't miss out on the newest phones from Tracfone, like the Moto G Power (2022) and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, visit our List of the Latest Tracfone Smartphones to see all the new devices.

Let's get to the list of codes!

Tracfone Promo Codes - September 2022

For Smartphone Cards:
48724 - 100 bonus Talk - $15 Smartphone Card - September 2022
54957 - 200 bonus Talk - $35 Smartphone Card - September 2022
83041 - 1000 bonus Texts - 1000 Text Card - September 2022

For Basic Phones (Regular Airtime Cards):
78500 - 30 bonus minutes on 120 Minute Card - September 2022 (basic phones only)
99117 - 40 bonus minutes on 200 Minute Card - September 2022 (basic phones only)
83597 - $15 off 1 Year/400 Minute Card(online only/basic phones only) - September 2022
26505 - 50 bonus minutes 450 Minute Card- September 2022 (basic phones only)

These are the latest promo codes from Tracfone for September 2022. Recently, Promo Codes have not always been working, which is likely due to Verizon acquiring Tracfone and the transition. We hope these codes worked for you and leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions. If you didn't get your bonus minutes, check out our recent post on what to do.

What is the best Tracfone smartphone? Check out our updated post to find out!

New to Tracfone? Start with our Beginners Guide which walks through the basics of how it all works and some resources for learning more about adding airtime, activating new phones or getting the best deals. Or learn more about the new Unlimited Smartphone Cards and how they work.

How secure is your phone? We have the top Smartphone Security Tips!

Join us on Facebook for all the latest posts and send us a message if you have questions!

Don't miss out on the best Tracfone Deals and Sales including unlocked phones for Tracfone BYOP.

And lastly, get 7 Tips to Make your Airtime Last Longer plus data saving tips!

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