Tracfone WIFI Calling Guide - How to Get WIFI Calling

How WIFI Calling Works with Tracfone and How to Make Free Calls

Is WIFI Calling Free? How does it work? There are a lot of questions surrounding WIFI calling, and as Tracfone has slowly made it more available on their networks, it has become a popular option for some.

Information about WIFI Calling with Tracfone is not completely clear, but we've tried to collect and share the most accurate details below. If you have anything to add, or if we made a mistake, let us know in the comments.

If you're new to TracfoneReviewer, take a look around. We offer lots of Tracfone related tips, news, info and reviews. A great place to start is our Beginners Guide to Tracfone.

Now, let's take a look at WIFI Calling with Tracfone.

What is WIFI Calling? Here are the FAQs

WIFI Calling allows users to send and receive both calls and texts over a WIFI network instead of the cell network. It does this by going out over the internet, and then connecting to the cell phone network. The main benefit is that you can stay connected with calls/texts when cell service is not available but WIFI is, such as in the basement of a building, or in rural areas.

WIFI Calling does not allow free calls and texts. (Read further along to learn how to do this with Google Voice.) You are still charged the normal rate for calls and texts by Tracfone.

WIFI Calling works on both Android and iOS devices, although not all phones support it, and not all cell phone service providers support it.

Tracfone does support WIFI Calling, but only on some smartphones, and certain BYOP devices. It appears to depend on the phone and your location, as not all the networks Tracfone uses support WIFI Calling.

To see if your phone is capable, take a look at the requirements for WIFI Calling:

Tracfone's Requirements for WIFI Calling

There are a few basic requirements for WIFI Calling:

• Your Smartphone is active
• It has a Wi-Fi calling SIM card
• It has Wi-Fi calling capabilities (not all phone models support Wi-Fi calling)

The first two requirements can be a little tricky to figure out. The easiest way is to just try and enable WIFI Calling to see if it will work. Tracfone uses several other cell phone networks, and a variety of different smartphones, so not all are capable or compatible.

You can check eligibility by visiting https://e911-reg.tracfone.com/wps/portal/home/ and enter your phone number and last four digits of your SIM card number (located on your SIM card for BYOP devices).

Note: in our recent tests with several different BYOP devices, none were WIFI calling eligible.

How to Enable WIFI Calling on Your Smartphone

If you're phone is eligible, then follow these steps for WIFI Calling:

1. Visit https://www.tracfone.com/support/wifi-calling and enter your phone number.
2. Click 'Send Code' and receive a 6 digit security code to your phone and enter it on the next screen.
3. If your phone is eligible, you will be able to proceed to activate WIFI calling.

In some cases, you may need to enable WIFI Calling on your device (if it isn't already enabled) by going to your phone app > Settings > More > WIFI Calling. Here is a Tracfone tutorial for enabling WiFi Calling.

If you run into problems, try double checking each step and if that doesn't work, contact Tracfone directly or leave a comment below.

If you're phone is capable of WIFI Calling, it should be a fairly quick and easy process to enable it.

But what if you can't enable WIFI Calling, or you want to make free calls using WIFI? Well we've got the answer!

How to Make Free Calls using WIFI

If you were expecting WIFI Calling to make it possible to make free calls and texts, you are probably disappointed. But don't worry, there are other options for free calling and texting, and we will share one of the more popular methods here.

Using Google Hangouts/Hangouts Dialer and a free phone number from Google Voice, you can make free calls from WIFI. Anyone you call will see your Google Voice number, not your Tracfone number, but you can port your Tracfone number to Google Voice if you prefer that.

Steps to Make Free Calls with Google Hangouts Dialer:

1. Visit Google Voice and sign up for a free phone number. You are able to choose a phone number from a large variety available from many different area codes.
2. Download Google Hangouts Dialer app on your smartphone
3. Connect your Account and Verify your Phone Number
4. Make a Test Call using the Google Hangouts Dialer app to check that everything is working.

Now you should be able to send and receive phone calls to your Tracfone smartphone using your Google Voice phone number and the Dialer app.

Here is a helpful YouTube video that also explains more about Google Hangouts Dialer and how it works.

If you are looking for free texting, there are a number of texting apps such as Whatsapp, Line App, and more, that allow free texting with anyone else who also has the app.

Using a Google Voice number and the Hangouts Dialer app is a great way for anyone to make calls using WIFI without using any Tracfone airtime.

We hope this information is helpful and leave a comment with any thoughts or questions.

Check out the latest Tracfone Deals, Discounts and Sales if you are shopping for a new phone, or just want to see what is available.

Also take a look at our Best Tracfone Money Saving Tips!

And finally, we recently shared 23 Pros and Cons for Tracfone - check it out!

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Tracfone Cheapest Airtime Hack - 1 Year/1200 Minutes

Cheapest Deal on Tracfone Airtime 1 Year/1200 Minutes (won't last long)

This deal gives users a new flip phone, and 1 Year/1200 minutes for just $20! It is such a good deal, we had to share this straight away because it likely won't last long. The airtime is worth closer to $99, and with a few steps, you can get the airtime into your current smartphone. Follow along to find out!

We recently shared how to get the Cheapest Tracfone Airtime which used a similar tactic of buying a phone with an airtime bundle to get a year of service for around $60. But this deal is even better, you just might not want to keep the phone.

How to Get 1 Year/1200 Minutes for $20 from Tracfone

Unfortunately it looks like the deal has ended, and the price is back up to $60. But have a look, it may drop again soon.

The Tracfone TCL Flip 2 with 1200 Minute Airtime Bundle is on eBay for just $20 with free shipping. That's a savings of $125 off retail price.

Here are the steps to get the airtime added to your account:

1. Activate the new phone (flip phone) and SIM card with a transfer of your existing number and service. This can be done on the Tracfone website, with the chatbot, and usually is a smooth process.

2. While logged into your account, select activate, then new phone from Tracfone, and choose 'I want to keep my number' when prompted and select it form the dropdown.

3. Verify the transfer from your current phone, and complete the transfer. All of your current airtime and service days should be added to the new phone, along with 1 year of service and 1200 talk/text/data.

4. If you don't want to keep the flip phone, you can initiate a transfer back to your old phone. Go back into your account, find the inactive device, and activate it with a transfer of your number and service from the new phone.

It might be a good idea to give a day or two between the transfers to ensure it all geos smoothly. We also don't know if Tracfone will add some sort of limitations or restrictions in the future to limit this.

These kinds of deals have happened in the past, and there is no knowing how long it will last, or if it will continue to work. But for the price, it is a very affordable way to get airtime.

This deal was sent in by Charles P, thanks for the tip! And it was originally posted on SlickDeals.

Let us know in the comments, or over on our Facebook page, how this deal works for you!

Get to know the basics of Tracfone, visit our Beginners Guide.

Also take a look at our List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100!

And check out the Latest Deals and Sales on Tracfone devices and also our Tracfone Promo Code page!

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7 Tips and Tricks to Save Money with Tracfone

Tracfone Money Saving Tips and Tricks

Most people who use Tracfone prepaid service are looking for the best deal and lowest prices on airtime and smartphones. And we're got a list of the best Tracfone money-saving tips and tricks to help!

Even using just a few of these tips could save lots of money on both smartphones and airtime. We also have additional information for some of these tips linked, so follow those to learn even more.

Let's get started!

Top 7 Tracfone Tips and Tricks to Save Money

1. Check and Track your Airtime Regularly

Knowing how and when you are using your airtime is the first step to getting the most from Tracfone's prepaid service. If you are using a lot of texts or calling minutes, maybe switch to an unlimited talk/text plan. If you notice you use a lot of data during your commute, maybe download those videos or media beforehand over WIFI to save the data. 

There is also a long history of Tracfone making mistakes when it comes to keeping track of customer's airtime balances, so keeping an eye on it yourself is the best bet.

Here are the top 3 ways to track your airtime:

1. Text 'Balance' to 611611
2. Use the 'Tracfone My Account' app to check airtime and even add a widget to your home screen
3. Log into your account on the Tracfone website

Get more info and tips in our post, How to Check your Tracfone Airtime. 

2. Find the Best and Cheapest Plan that Fits Your Needs

Tracfone offers a lot of different cheap plans but finding the best one for your needs can be a little tricky. You don't want to pay for things you are not using.

For users that require minimal talk/text/data, the 60 Minute card for $20 with 90 service days or the 1 Year/400 Minute card are both cheap options for a lot of service days with a small number of Tracfone minutes.

Want an even cheaper way for a year of service? Get an airtime bundle with a new smartphone from HSN or QVC. Now you will have to switch devices to a new phone, but that process is usually pretty fast and easy, and there are several options for under $100. That includes a year of service, a new phone, and usually 1500 minutes.

See more about the Best and Cheapest Tracfone plans including best unlimited plans.

3. Buy Tracfone Smartphones when they are on Sale

Tracfone offers their phones through a variety of retailers and they are often going on sale for great discounts. These retailers, such as Amazon, eBay, BestBuy, HSN and QVC, offer many different models of Tracfone smartphones and will put certain ones on sale at different times.

Some of last year's devices are on sale for more than 50% off, and Tracfone usually offers major deals around Black Friday.

To find the latest deals, head over to our monthly deals list which we update with the best prices.

4. Use Auto-Refill and Save

Many of Tracfone's monthly plans offer a small discount when you enroll in auto-refill. So not only do you not have to worry about buying a new airtime card each month, you get it at a discounted rate. Not all plans offer that, so be sure to check that the one that fits your needs the best has it.

The 60 minute card with 90 service days is just $17.99 with auto-refill making it just $6 per month for service and a small amount of airtime. The unlimited talk and text cards offer a discount for auto-refill for just the first two months (so keep that in mind).

The best auto-refill discounts are for the basic phone cards, and you should choose the one that offers the amount of airtime you think you will need.

5. Use the 1 Year Airtime Cards

Another great money-saving option is to consider a yearly plan, which comes with a full year of service along with varying amounts of airtime. There are several different options at different price points, but they each offer a certain amount of talk, text and data. 

The 1 Year/400 minute option costs just $99 and comes out to about $8.25 per month (but there are also promo codes that can be used for an additional $15 off, see the next tip)

The $199 unlimited plan offers the most, with unlimited talk and text and 24 GB data for just around $16.5 per month. For those that use a lot of talk and text, as well as a moderate amount of data, this is the best unlimited plan and deal.

Whichever plan fits your needs, they all offer a lot of convenience, while also delivering a fairly low cost.

6. Use Tracfone Promo Codes

Tracfone used to offer a wide variety of promotional codes to get extra airtime for free when adding a card. However, since Verizon acquired Tracfone, we have not seen many new codes.

But, there are still a few codes for certain airtime cards that can get extra minutes for free or a discounted price. Visit our Tracfone Promo Code page for all the codes, and to get $15 off the 1 Year/400 Minute card use code 83597 at checkout.

7. Use the Rewards Program - Sign up with 5,000 Points!

If you are not already in the Tracfone rewards program, check it out here (and get started with 5,000 points using code CTGU-D940 in your dashboard referral box)

Reward points are earned by purchasing airtime and a variety of other methods, and they can be used to add airtime or even get gift cards. We did a full write up on the Tracfone Rewards program so take a look to learn more.

There are sure to be more tips and tricks for Tracfone and if you have one, share it down in the comments or head over to our Facebook page to join the conversation!

For more on the basics of Tracfone, visit our Beginners Guide.

Also take a look at our List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100!

Finally, learn how to Make your Airtime Last Longer and also check out our recent post on How Data works with Tracfone.

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Best Tracfone Deals for April 2023

 Tracfone Smartphone Deals and Sales - April 2023

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 every 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 availability can change quickly, and we update this list every month. If you are looking for a new phone, also check out our List of the Latest Tracfone Smartphones.

Best Deals on Tracfone Smartphones - Updated for April 2023

These are the lowest prices from around the web on some of the latest and greatest smartphones from Tracfone.

Moto G Power (2022) - $109 for 2

6.5" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage,  (Read our full review of the Moto G Power 2022)

2-Pack with airtime bundle from QVC | eBay (with airtime bundle) | Amazon 

Moto G Stylus (2022) - $149

6.8" touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage, (Read our full review of the Stylus)

Tracfone Website | eBay

Moto G Stylus 5G (2021) - $120

6.8" touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128, 5G network compatible

QVC (with airtime bundle) | Amazon

Samsung Galaxy A03s - $49

6.5" touchscreen, 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage,  (read our full Galaxy A03s Review)

 HSN (with airtime bundle for $59) | Amazon | Target

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G - $99

6.5" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage. (Read our Galaxy A13 5G Review)

HSN (with airtime bundle) | Amazon 

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G - $139 Now $129

6.6" touchscreen, 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage (Read our Galaxy A23 5G Review)

HSN (with airtime bundle) | QVC (with airtime bundle)

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G - $219

6.5" Super AMOLED touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage (Read the Galaxy A53 5G Review)

eBay

Great Deals on Unlocked Smartphones

Moto G Power 5G (2023) (Unlocked) - $279 ($20 off)

6.5" screen, 6 GB RAM/256 GB storage, 5G network compatible

Amazon

Moto G Stylus 2022 (Unlocked - $169 ($140 off)

6.8" screen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage, 4G LTE

Amazon

Google Pixel 6a 5G (Unlocked) - $299 ($150 off)

6.1" touchscreen, 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage, 5G network compatible 

Amazon

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.

We just shared our thoughts on whether Alcatel, TCL and ZTE phones from Tracfone are any good, and some of the information we share might be surprising.

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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