TracFone Insights

Tops in Satisfaction!

2012-01-12T11:48:00.001-05:00

"Tops in the survey among prepaid cell phone carriers was TracFone, which includes Straight Talk. According to the poll, TracFone had an 82 percent consumer satisfaction rating, while Straight Talk finished second in the survey with a 78 percent rating."

Read the whole story here!

An image problem for TracFone? LOL!

2011-05-20T16:59:00.002-04:00

Now that TracFone has a QWERTY phone and a Touch Screen Phone (LG 500G and LG 800G), their reputation may be in jeopardy.

People who thought of them as low-end and downmarket may have to think again!

Sure, they're not Androids or iPhones.

But a QWERTY TracFone for under 30 bucks is pretty wild.

And a genuine Touch Screen TracFone for under 50 bucks is nothing less than revolutionary.

And no contract? No bills? Pay as you go?

That may even be MORE revolutionary, though it's nothing new for TracFone.

Cool.

Your way

2011-05-18T17:28:00.003-04:00

No, it's not Mickey D's but Tracfone can also say that they let you have it your way.

You choose a phone, buy it, activate it, add airtime and that's that.

Talk and text. No contract. No bills.

Add more airtime when you like.

Simple.

Click here to get Tracfone.

Upgrade whenever

2011-05-10T14:39:00.008-04:00

Remember: There's no such thing as a "free" telephone if you're signing a contract.

I had a contract phone for a while. First it was from AT&T, then BellSouth, then Cingular, then back to AT&T -- and I never changed companies! (But that's another story.)

This was a while ago and cell phones were still new-ish. They were also kind of big and every few years, when they came out with a newer, smaller model, I had to sign yet another two-year contract to get one.

The phone was supposedly free, but I knew that I was paying for it every month with all the money I was being charged for making calls.

Tthat's how it works; there's no such thing as a "free" telephone if you're signing a contract.

And that brings us to TracFone.

You want to upgrade?

Go ahead.

Buy a new TracFone and when you activate it, port over your old number.

It's a very easy and painless process. And best of all, no contract is required.

If you'd like to purchase a new TracFones (or upgrade), please click here.

Cool phones for TracFone??!

2011-04-28T15:35:00.009-04:00

Maybe you felt a shudder in the fabric of the universe. Maybe it was The Force. Whatever oit was, the world will never be the same.

Why?

TracFone, our favorite money-saving prepaid cell phone company, now has two VERY cool phones.

Really. You won't have to put up with that cutting-edge 90s technology just to save some dough.

Both new phones are from from LG.

The LG 500G is a QWERTY phone, meaning the keypad layout is like a computer (or typewriter, if you're under 30) keyboard. This makes texting much easier. It also aids in Web browsing, since users needn't mess around with the limited characters that a regular numerical keypad offers.

The LG 800G is a touch screen phone. There's no keypad; the touch screen becomes a virtual QWERTY keyboard, as needed. It's a very modern, sleek and light-weight phone, too.

If you'd like to purchase either of these new TracFones, please click here.

Here's TracFone guru Patrick's video review of the unboxing of his new LG 800G.

Make a good deal better with promo Codes

2011-04-21T14:33:00.005-04:00

TracFone saves. That's a well known fact.

Double Minutes For Life make the savings even sweeter.

And Promo Codes are the cherry on the sundae.

How? When you order TracFone Airtime from the Web or your phone, you enter them and get extra minutes. (They won't double, but they ARE free!)

Here's a link to a site that does a very nice job collecting Tracfone news and their most recent collection of promo codes.

Enjoy!

Uncomplicated

2011-04-19T11:32:00.008-04:00

All this technology, all these so-called labor-saving devices, and life is more complicated than ever.

We're all busy like never before.

It's insane.

Most of us use our phone to talk and text (and possibly check email).

Wanna do more?

Hello! They're phones! They're not little computers!

TracFone is ideal for those of us who want to use our phones for talking and texting.

It's not complicated. In fact, it's super simple.

You choose a phone, buy it, activate it and add airtime.

Add more airtime when needed.

Uncomplicated. Simple.

You may not be able to avoid dealing with most of life's complications, but TracFone provides a great place to start.

No commitment

2011-04-12T16:10:00.004-04:00

Here's what a friend of ours told us the other day:

"I hate commitments. I mean, I don't mind being in a relationship but I like to keep my options open.... if you know what I mean.

Same thing with everything else. I like certain restaurants but would never eat at the same place every day or even every week. I like a little variety.

That's not to say I'm disloyal. If something is good, you'd have to be crazy to avoid or ignore it. And that's my point. Choice is a good thing.

That's why I like TracFone. I didn't have to to sign a contract and the phones are not expensive at all.

I can talk and text as little or as much as I want to -- and can afford.

If I want to "upgrade," I don't have to sign another contract. I just buy another phone.

No commitment required. That's what I'm talking about!"

Keep your business and personal affairs separate

2011-03-08T14:16:00.002-05:00

Of course, TracFone is a great primary phone. As the least expensive way to own a cell phone in the country, it's a perfect replacement for a landline. Why pay for a home phone when you can replace it with a TracFone?

And if you use a cell phone, why bother signing a contract and getting a bill every month?

Many people have TracFones for their business. They know when it rings, it's a customer so they can keep business and personal calls separate.

Others may find that a TracFone strictly dedicated to specific purposes can be a smart idea.

It can be a VERY good way to help manage your affairs, so to speak.

Just sayin'.

Why the great coverage

2011-03-04T13:51:00.008-05:00

It's not a secret... but maybe it is since you never hear them talk about it.

But we will.

TracFone uses the power of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. When you're using a TracFone, you're on one of those networks.

So?

Well that explains why TracFone gets such amazing coverage everywhere.

Really.

People are astonished when they get a signal on their humble little TracFones in places that the expensive phones get NOTHING.

It's amazing but true. Three networks.

On TracFone, no less!

LG220C

2011-02-18T17:31:00.003-05:00

Click here to purchase!

Surpassing Verizon, TracFone notches 1.1M net adds in Q4

2011-02-10T11:19:00.004-05:00

Congrats to TracFone!

According to FierceWireless.com: "TracFone netted a whopping 1.1 million new subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2010, finishing the period with a total of 17.7 million subscribers.TracFone's net adds put it in the same league as some of the nation's Tier 1 wireless carriers. For example, Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, recorded 955,000 total net customer additions in the fourth quarter, ending the period with 102.2 million 'total wireless connections.'"

You can read the whole story here.

Beware eBay Scammers!

2010-11-16T10:44:00.000-05:00

Please purchase Airtime only from the TracFone website or a reputable retailer. We've received reports of online scammers using eBay to cheat TracFone customers using their own credit cards!

Please be careful and avoid eBay for Airtime purchases.

Click here to purchase Airtime from the TracFone website.

We're #2. Again!

2010-08-26T15:16:00.006-04:00

For the second year in a row, NET10 is #1 and sister brand TracFone is #2 in overall customer satisfaction, according to J.D. Power and Associates, the highly respected marketing information services company:

NET10 ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction among non-contract wireless customers for a second consecutive time, with a score of 797. NET10 performs particularly well in three of the six factors that drive overall satisfaction: performance and reliability; cost of service; and account management.

TracFone placed second, ahead of many of its "competitors."

Read more here.

Talk To Win!

2010-08-04T14:42:00.002-04:00

Click here to get started.

Real TracFone Customers

2010-08-04T12:09:00.001-04:00

Don't sign a contract!

2010-06-18T17:09:00.004-04:00

Why make a long-term commitment just to make calls and send texts? It's crazy!

No contracts. No bills. No surprises.

Get a TracFone.

Savings

2010-06-16T14:49:00.007-04:00

TracFone saves you money. There's never a bill, no overcharges or extra fees or (bad) surprises.

You pay up front for minutes and airtime, and when you run out, you buy more. Simple!

You never pay more than what you've already budgeted. And you never pay for something you don't use.

Save money with TracFone! Click here to get started.

TracFone Forum

2010-06-11T23:59:00.005-04:00

Need help with a technical issue?

Now, register and post your Tracfone issues and get help from experienced Customer Service professionals.

Visit the TracFone Forum any time you have a question about your TracFone or your service.

Click here to get started.

A great second phone!

2010-06-11T16:28:00.004-04:00

For whatever reason -- business, pleasure or both -- a second phone can come in handy.

We know a guy who uses his TracFone with a local area code for customers to reach him when he leaves the office to travel out of town. One lady uses her TracFone for her personal affairs, apart from her business phone. A third person uses his TracFone exclusively for his freelance work.

You get the idea. You may already own a fancy smartphone with every imaginable bell and whistle but a good, solid reliable -- and inexpensive -- TracFone is a great addition to your personal tool box, too!
Have fun with TracFone!

Click here to get started!

Summer Fun!

2010-06-09T17:10:00.006-04:00

Let's face it: we like to put our brains in "neutral" over the summer so we can relax and have fun.

For families, it's a time for vacations and adventure. Here's a suggestion: grab a TracFone to use as an extra phone for the kids, the relative, seniors and out-of-town visitors.

It's a great, inexpensve way to keep in touch without running up huge bills, overages and more. You can pick up a TracFone for under ten bucks and buy some minutes,you're good to go... anywhere.

Have fun with TracFone!

Click here to get started!

Whenever!

2010-06-08T16:41:00.001-04:00

I LOVE the fact that I can add time to my TracFone by purchasing a card at a retail store. Cash, baby! LOL!

I can also add time online or directly from my TracFone.

Wanna do it, too? Click here!

Consumer Reports on Prepaid Phones

2010-06-08T11:51:00.001-04:00

A Mighty Network!

2010-06-02T15:43:00.009-04:00

TracFone is renowned for its simple, easy-to-use and low-cost phones. But there's another thing that's less well known: coverage.

TracFone's coverage is rock-solid all over the country.

Seriously!

TracFone users brag to each other about making and receiving calls in areas that big-time brand name service phones can't!

No dropped calls, "dead zones" or "no-service" areas with TracFone.

But why??

TracFone uses the best network available in each area, whether it's Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T -- whatever! When you go to buy a phone on the TracFone website, the first thing you're asked is your zip code. That determines which network works best for you, so you're offered the right phones.

Bottom line: less money, better coverage with TracFone.

Is TracFone your best bet?

2010-03-10T17:37:00.002-05:00

The answer, of course, depends on how much you use your phone.

But for many people, TracFone is the best choice.

Read all about it, here.

Great Airtime deals!

2010-02-12T12:30:00.003-05:00

Buy 400 Minutes of Airtime and 365 days of Service.
Use Promo Code 88847 and get an additional 200 Minutes!

Or

Buy 120, 200 or 450 Minutes of Airtime.
Use Promo Code 68010 and get an additional 30 Minutes!

Hurry! Expire 2/28/10.

Click here to save!

Really great deal!

2010-02-10T11:26:00.006-05:00

TracFone LG410 Bundle with Double Minutes For Life & Accessories

Get the popular TracFone LG410G with DMFL, a hands-free headset, car charger and phone case.

The compact flip phone has Bluetooth, Mobile Web access, text messaging, voice mail and more.

It's an incredible deal for only $14.88 at Walmart and from Walmart.com.

Same as a local call!

2010-02-04T12:23:00.000-05:00

With TracFone, you can call over 100 international destinations for the same price as a local call.

Unconditional love. Zero Commitment.

2010-02-03T10:14:00.000-05:00

Give a TracFone for Valentine's Day

2010-02-02T16:33:00.010-05:00

Give your loved one a great Samsung T301G slider phone with Double Minutes For Life upon activation and a 60 Minutes Card that turns into 120 minutes when added to this phone.

Includes FREE SHIPPING. Only $19.99.

Available while supplies last.

Click here for the RED HOT Valentine's Bundle!

TracFones for Elder Safety

2010-01-29T15:07:00.003-05:00

From Knoxville, TN's VolunteerTV.com

"If you care for someone who lives alone, checking on them could be complicated by poor road conditions and communication. That's where a safety network comes in, said Waters.

One alternative is purchasing a prepaid cellphone that will work even if phone lines are down. TracFones and other similar prepaid phones are available for as little as $10 at retailers like Target. You can activate the phone and then buy cards to add additional minutes. Minutes also have expiration dates though, so be careful.

If your elderly loved one does not have a cellphone, a TracFone used for emergency purposes, may be a good idea.

'This is a good time to remind people to set up networks of safety. Perhaps the neighbors next door to reach out, and befriend neighbors of neighbors, and neighbors of family members so that they can also look out for one another," said Waters.'"

Read the full article here.

"BRILLIANT. I WUV MY TRACFONE"

2010-01-26T10:04:00.004-05:00

"IT WORKS EVERYWHERE IN MY HOUSE."

Read more here.

Presidents

2010-01-25T16:08:00.001-05:00

The least expensive way to own a cell phone!

2010-01-14T12:08:00.000-05:00

How much does a cell phone contract cost?

2010-01-14T09:21:00.002-05:00

W376g Review

2010-01-12T15:55:00.001-05:00

Buy it here (includes Double Minutes For Life)!

Classic: TracFone Vs. iPhone

2010-01-12T15:03:00.001-05:00

Let's activate!

2009-12-22T14:29:00.010-05:00

It's very exciting to get a new TracFone!

Think of the possibilities...

Saving money never goes out of style. It's the smart thing to do no matter how much you have in your bank account.

Sweet!

Now that you have your TracFone, take the next step: activate it!

As soon as you do, you'll immediately receive 60 days of Service and 30 Minutes.

It's fast, easy and a nice deal!

Click here to get started.

Free overnight shipping!

2009-12-15T15:53:00.000-05:00

Order any TracFone handset for $19.99 or more before 12/21/09 and get free overnight shipping!

Hurry!

2009-12-14T15:42:00.003-05:00

Deal!

Grab a reconditioned TracFone Moto W376g with Double Minutes For Life for only $19.99.

Plus, get a FREE Skinit (a $14.99 value) AND a 60 Minute Airtime Card that doubles to 120 minutes when you add it to this phone!

If you order before 12/21/09, you'll get free overnight shipping!

Amazing phone! Fantastic deal!

(Hurry up! Supplies are limited.)

LG290C

2009-12-08T15:26:00.007-05:00

Depending on where you live, you should consider the LG290C phone from TracFone. It's a CDMA handset which means that if you use an LG200C or LG3280, you can now get a cool slider phone with Bluetooth and a 1.3 megapixel camera!

The LG290C comes with Double Minutes For Life so every minute you purchase is doubled for as long as you own the phone!

Want to learn more?

To see if the LG290C is available where you live, click here!

A GREAT second (or third) phone.

2009-12-07T16:03:00.009-05:00

Of course, TracFone is a great primary phone. As the least expensive way to own a cell phone in the country, it's a perfect replacement for a landline. Why pay for a home phone when you can replace it with a TracFone?

Many people have TracFones for their business. They know when it rings, it's a customer and they can keep business and personal calls separate.

Others may find that a TracFone strictly dedicated to specific purposes can be a smart idea.

It can be a VERY good way to help manage your affairs, so to speak.

Just sayin'.

User-made TracFone Commercial

2009-12-01T11:02:00.002-05:00

How cute is this?
Awesome. Love it!

Is TracFone Right For You?

2009-11-17T16:53:00.009-05:00

Simplify your life with TracFone.

TracFone is for everyone: easy to use, reliable and inexpensive.
Phones and airtime options fit any budget, every lifestyle.
Easy: Choose your phone, buy & activate airtime and you’re good to go!
No activation fees, cancellation charges or monthly bills.

Click here for phones AS LOW AS $9.99

Are you stuck with a contract cell phone?

Paying $40, $50 or more every month?
Shocked by bills with hidden fees?
Gouged with punitive charges and cancellation penalties?
With TracFone there’s NO credit checks, contracts, bills, activation fees, overage charges or cancellation penalties -- no kidding!

Click here for NO-CONTRACT PLANS

Already use a prepaid cell phone?

Go with #1. TracFone is America’s #1 prepaid wireless company.
Easy to add minutes and days of service: pay as you go, no contract annual and monthly plans.
Manage and control usage: Your phone’s patented airtime-balance display shows remaining minutes and service-end date.
Money-saving unlimited carry-over minutes and service days. Buy more and add to your TracFone with active service.

Click here for MINUTES AND AIRTIME.

Why do nearly 10 million people chose TracFone?

2009-11-17T16:24:00.009-05:00

TracFone lets everyone use their cell phone the way they want to!

• No bills
• No contracts
• No obligations

TracFone, America’s prepaid wireless leader is a subsidiary of America Movil, which has more cellular customers than AT&T and Verizon combined.

• Talk and text from nearly everywhere in the U.S.
• The best phones from top manufacturers: LG, Kyocera, Motorola, Nokia and Samsung.
• Easy to get minutes and days of service: pay as you go and no-contract annual & monthly plans
• Never worry about overspending or high cell phone bills.
• Teach your kids to budget and manage their spending.
• Be prepared for emergencies. TracFone provides the safety and convenience of reliable cell phone service that's ready when you need it.

Click here to buy your TracFone.

Parlez-vous TracFone?

2009-11-11T15:49:00.012-05:00

It's great to see the word get out on how cool TracFone is -- even if the word is in French!

Our French isn't too sharp, but we understood that this French Canadian visitor to the States was blown away by the low cost of TracFone.

Particularly impressive was the low international rate, and the ability to set up ten numbers in Canada so family members and friends could call the U.S. TracFone directly at no extra cost. (This also works in Mexico, btw.)

Here's a link to an English translation of the blog post. Merci!

Good call!

2009-11-03T15:12:00.006-05:00

Making phone calls can be good business. Why?

E-mail is fine to communicate. It can be direct and semi-formal, and it leaves a trail. But it's not always immediate and is rarely as personal as a phone call. The power of the human voice is formidible!

Here's a terrific essay by high-tech goddess Gina Trapani, founder (and author) of Lifehacker (the website and the book) on the value of making phone calls.

Justin Ditched His iPhone For A TracFone!

2009-10-29T15:50:00.015-04:00

We got a big laugh from reading Justin Wright's awesome blog post, "6 Reasons Why I Ditched My iPhone." It's funny, outrageous -- and true.

As cool as iPhones are, he paid way too much for the privilege of owning one -- every month! He also had some "issues" in dealing with AT&T, so he's very pleased to not have to interact with them again.

But the thing that really knocked us out was the 4th item on his list: "I Bought A Tracfone".

Here's what Justin wrote: "You read the right. I’ve upgraded from an iPhone to a Tracfone. Look how badass my new Motorola phone is. Not only is it lighter than my old iPhone, but it’s smaller. It even traveled forward in time from 1997. Best of all, it even has the one application I constantly used on my iPhone: a calculator.

I did a ton of research before canceling my iPhone plan because I wanted to keep the phone number just in case people still call it. So I knew that getting a prepaid cell phone was my best option. When I went to the store I wasn’t sure which phone I was going to get but I ended up with the Tracfone. The main reason being that I only need to add 20 bucks every three months to keep the phone active. That comes out at roughly $6.67 a month for my cell phone.

I also opted for one of the phones that doubles your minutes for life. Even better, I also managed to find a promo code online for some extra minutes and an extra month worth of service. I now have over 280 minutes and don’t have to add any until April of next year. Those minutes will easily cover the call and text messages I make while not at home. It will mainly be used for emergencies or when I really need to get in touch with someone.

Porting my number was really simple. I just went on to Tracfone’s website and started the port process. They automatically canceled my AT&T account once the port came over to this phone."

Using SMS (Texts) to update Facebook

2009-10-27T15:58:00.027-04:00

Whether you have a phone equipped with Mobile Web Access or not, if you can send a short text (6 digits), you can update your status on Facebook. (You can also receive friends' Facebook updates, if you like.) Complete instructions are on Facebook's site.

You must sign in to your account first. Once you do, here's how to get started: After signing in, click on "Settings" on the blue bar on the top of the screen, just to the right of your name.

That will take you to this page, "My Account." Just click on the link (circled below) for "Mobile."

That will take you here. Click on "Register for Facebook Mobile Texts" (circled below).

You'll then see this (below).

You can choose any carrier. TracFone isn't listed, but it doesn't seem to matter. It's probably an internal Facebook thing and should not affect your ability to text.

We tried AT&T, Cellcom, Verizon, Boost and T-Mobile, and it had no effect on the outcome. But if you have any problems, please leave a comment and we'll check it out for you.

After you make a choice, you'll get this window:

Follow the instructions and send the text message. Then click "Next."

You'll see this (below).

Enter the code that's texted to your phone, then click "Confirm." You'll see this (below).

If you scroll down the page (below) you'll find boxes to check (or not) depending on your preferences. Make sure, though, that texts are turned on. The other choices are up to you!

Enjoy!

Why so serious?

2009-10-06T13:59:00.028-04:00

Doctor TracFone here.

It really bothers me when people say TracFone is a ghetto phone. What is up with that?!

I see Tweets saying "#helooksgood but he got a tracfone" like it's a bad thing to own a prepaid phone!

A phone without a contract isn't as good as one with a long-term commitment??

That's crazy talk!

TracFone is not a ghetto phone!

It's not a little old lady phone!

It's actually a smart phone.

A very smart phone!

There's no bills. No hidden fees. No overages.

It won't clear your complexion, cook dinner or make your teeth whiter.

You talk and text. And never get a bill.

That's pretty chill, actually.

(If you wanna follow me on Tritter, I'm @DoctorTracFone. Accept no substitutes! LOL!!)

Exit The Matrix

2009-10-01T15:17:00.025-04:00

It's good to be connected to some things: your family, friends, country and faith. Your school. Your dog.

But other connections can tie you down. Limit and restrict you.

Like a contract to use a cell phone.

When you sign a contract, there has to be a benefit.

If not, you're being held back. Tied down. Restrained. Abused.

Cell phone companies LOVE contracts. Love 'em!

Why?

They can pile on lots of charges and hide 'em in your bill each month: Overages, extra services, secret fees and other mysterious items that make no sense.

You know the drill. You scour your bill, trying to figure out what the heck these things are, then give up and just pay the d@#ned thing!

But why would ANYONE sign a contract to use a phone in the first place??

For a free phone.

A free phone??

REALLY?

By the time you finish your two-year contract, your phone is far from free. You've paid for it many times whether you know it or not!

Free yourself! Cut the chains.

See things as they really are.

You don't need a contract to use a cell phone.

Get a TracFone and break free from the tyranny of contracts!

Be happy!

International Calling on Your TracFone

2009-09-24T16:28:00.004-04:00

It's amazing! With TracFone, International Long Distance costs the same as calls within the U.S.

Connect to anywhere in the world: Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia — and over 100 international destinations for the same price as a domestic call!

Plus, with TracFone's International Neighbors Service, you can set up an incoming local number for your friends and family in Canada and Mexico at no additional charge. They can call your TracFone for the same cost to them as a local call. Learn more here.

The world is yours — for less — with TracFone.

Click here for more information.

No Respect!

2009-09-18T15:09:00.016-04:00

Things are changing. Prepaid phone service, which predominates throughout the world, had been the exception rather than the rule in the U.S. Now, it's the fastest-growing part of the business.

Why?

One reason is economics, of course. People want — and need — to to get more for their money. They recognize that a contract-postpaid phone is a ripoff, plain and simple.

The other factor is control. If you can determine and manage your phone costs up front, that's a great feeling. It almost never happens with a contract, though.

Signing a contact may mean a "free phone," but as a wise man once said, "Free ain't free." Monthly charges, overages, fees and other "surprise" items add up. What was once "a great deal" is now a burden. And every month, a bill arrives to remind you how screwed you are.

Unfortunately, many people believe that there's something "normal" about this. Like victims of Stockholm Syndrome, they identify with their oppressors. They even justify and praise the exploitation.

And they inexplicably scoff at prepaid as being less desirable or down-market.

It's crazy!

One sad example was pointed out recently by Jeff Blyskal at Consumer Reports' Money & Shopping Blog. T-Mobile's ad campaign that involved a "Mobile Makeover," fronted by actress Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Bargain hunters are encouraged to give their information to a website that evaluates their needs and makes recommendations. Over a million people used it, according to T-Mobile, Jeff reported.

The only problem is that the searches conveniently ignored prepaid providers, included TracFone, Net10 and Straight Talk.

Amazing!

But the ever-vigilant Jeff busted them on this, correctly pointing out that major prepaid carriers were omitted from the "Makeover."

Some makeover. Some advice.

If you really want to save money, prepaid is the only way to fly!

Sorry, Zeta!

The least expensive way to own a cell phone in America

2009-09-17T17:02:00.011-04:00

Cell phones may be commonplace but not everybody talks and texts all the time.

Many people, particularly older ones, still think of their landline as their "home phone." Some may own a cell phone but are tied down with a contract and pay monthly fees even though they rarely — or never — use their phone.

But a cellphone has become a necessity for emergencies, security and peace of mind — especially for older people. (Younger ones, too. But that's another story!)

You can purchase a TracFone for under ten bucks and pay $20 to keep it active for 3 months. That's cheap!

You can buy a phone with Double Minutes For Life, too, for around $30. Every minute you add for as long as you own that phone is doubled!

The point is that you don't need a contract and don't have to commit to two years of monthly bills just to own a phone!

Click here to get started.

How To Get Out Of Your Cell Phone Contract For Free

2009-09-17T13:58:00.005-04:00

From Howcast, via Lifehacker and Consumerist.

(So you can get a TracFone instead.)

Why Prepaid Makes Sense

2009-09-11T16:08:00.011-04:00

TracFone is the least expensive ways to own and use a cell phone.

Prepaid cell phones work exactly like other cell phones, except you pay in advance. You purchase airtime as needed. It's yours to keep and use as long as your phone is active.

There's never get any surprise charges. No bills and no overages either. If you use up your minutes, you buy more. Sweet! Simple.

A prepaid cell phone is ideal for everyone, but can be especially useful for people who only need a phone for occasional or emergency use. Why sign a contract or get a monthly bill? Why pay big bucks to have something that you may not use all the time?

It's also perfect for anyone who can't handle a traditional cell phone plan; elderly family members or children, for example. Teach your kids about responsibility and money management!

Prepaid is the norm in Europe and in other parts of the world. Here in the United States, it's the fast-growing segment of the business.

Why?

Because people now realize there's no need to have a contract to use a cell phone.

Think about it.

Everyone needs a phone.

Prepaid makes it less expensive, simpler to manage and easier to use.

Click here to get started.

Motorola W376G: Sunshine

2009-09-08T00:01:00.000-04:00

Widest Nation Coverage

2009-09-07T00:01:00.000-04:00

How much?!?

2009-09-04T00:01:00.000-04:00

International calling

2009-09-03T11:40:00.000-04:00

TracFone is #2 (but that's ok)

2009-09-01T14:39:00.003-04:00

J.D. Power and Associates, the respected consumer research firm, recently named TracFone as #2 in overall customer satisfaction among non-contract wireless users in its 2009 U.S. Wireless Prepaid Customer Satisfaction Index Study.

We're thrilled! Ecstatic! And not disappointed at all to be #2, since our sister brand Net10 is #1.

The announcement is here and the page with the ratings is here.

MetroPCS came in dead last. Cricket, AT&T GoPhone, Verizon and T-Mobile were just above them, but still at the bottom. Sorry!

The 2009 U.S. Wireless Prepaid Customer Satisfaction Index Study, now in its fourth year, measures customer satisfaction with current non-contract wireless service across six key factors. In order of importance, they are: performance and reliability (28%); cost of service (19%); account management (17%); initial activation (15%); offerings and promotions (12%); and customer service (9%). The study is based on responses from 4,229 wireless users who currently subscribe to non-contract service plans. Findings are based on a continuous fielding period between January and June 2009.

TracFone vs. iPhone

2009-08-25T08:00:00.000-04:00

Double Minutes For Life

2009-08-24T08:00:00.002-04:00

What's the catch?

There isn't one.

It's pretty straightforward, actually.

Every minute you purchase for your TracFone is doubled for as long as you own the phone.

Oh, it's not transferable to another handset, and bonus (free) minutes are not doubled. But for every minute you buy, you get another one, free.

How can you grab this great deal?

Either purchase a Double Minutes For Life (DMFL) card or buy a new TracFone that comes with DMFL.

They're available from the TracFone website or retailers everywhere, including Target and Walmart.

Even Amazon.com has 'em. Here's a phone with free DMFL from Amazon for only $29.99!

Check out this blog post from a TracFone fan that explains DFML in a bit more detail, with some hints and recommendations.

Starting a business?

2009-08-22T10:00:00.002-04:00

A friend of ours is starting a new business. She needed a phone with a local number since her old phone was from her hometown with a "long distance" number.

She bought a TracFone Motorola W376g with Double Minutes For Life, Bluetooth and a camera for $29.99. (Free shipping, too!)

With Double Minutes For Life, her ongoing costs were cut in half. And the pay-as-you-go minutes were inexpensive and easy to manage, so she could easily control her expenses.

It's a simple flip phone, but after she makes her first (or second) million, she can spend lots of money on phone bling. (But her customers won't know the difference in the meantime.)If you'd like to buy a Motorola W376g with Double Minutes For Life, please click here.

Why Prepaid?

2009-08-21T10:12:00.000-04:00

Don't waste money.

A few years ago, cell phones as big as bricks were used only by CEOs, politicians and emergency workers. Now, they’re necessities and just about everyone has one… from kids to grandparents.

In Europe, cell phones are usually sold without contracts, but in the U.S., most of us have contracts and get monthly bills with fees and other charges that we usually don’t understand.

But a growing number of people are fed up. And they’re doing something about it.

The growing popularity of no-contract phones is no accident. People don’t mind paying a fair price but no one likes getting ripped off. In this economy, things that give us great value at low cost must be considered seriously — especially when they’re things we really need, like phones and service!

That’s why prepaid phones are so appealing: No bills, contracts or funky hidden charges. You simply buy minutes and airtime as you need them. Talk and text as much as you like! Just pay up front.

Save your money. It adds up!

TracFone saves: Do the math

2009-08-19T13:41:00.000-04:00

This guy is a techy and an analyst. He has no use for anecdotal and intuitive information; it's either empirical or fuhgeddaboutit.

So it was with great interest that we read his recent blog post where he concluded that even when paying Verizon's early termination fee, TracFone was a better deal!

But don't take our word for it. Click on the image or click here and see for yourself!

Good deal multiplied!

2009-08-18T10:38:00.001-04:00

An LG225 is a very nice camera phone. Paying $29.95 for it is sweet. Getting free ground shipping on the purchase is a beautiful thing. A free accessory kit for the phone is awesome. But getting Double Minutes For Life along with everything else is incredible.!

Put 'em all together and you have a terrific deal.

Go for it!

Click here to get yours!

Back To School

2009-08-17T16:42:00.000-04:00

We came upon a nice blog post recently.

A parent was getting their child ready for college and complaining about the expense. On top of everything else, the kid's dorm room didn't have a landline, so it was necessary to get a cellphone. But the parent never had a cellphone and expenses were mounting. What to do?

Get a TracFone.

Here's what they wrote: There is cable television in every room, but there are no landline telephones! We’ve never used cell phones, and we are not going to take on an unnecessary monthly bill, so we bought a prepaid tracfone. We got a very good deal on it!

Makes perfect sense!

$17.5 Million to settle "Early Termination" lawsuit

2009-08-13T10:36:00.000-04:00

Here's an interesting item: "A proposed national settlement has been reached in a class action proceeding alleging that Sprint, Nextel and/or Sprint Nextel's use of a flat-rate early termination fee (ETF) in its customer wireless agreement violate the Federal Communications Act and consumer protection laws of the states and of the United States. Sprint Nextel denies any liability or wrongdoing but has agreed to settle under the terms of the Settlement Agreement."

So Sprint denies any liability but is going to pay big bucks to make this go away.

Bottom line: why would anyone have a phone with a contract? It's pretty clear that the contract phone companies are the only parties that benefit from the contract. Users don't.

Prepaid cell phones are the way to go. No contracts are necessary!

TracFone Not BlingPhone

2009-08-12T14:07:00.000-04:00

I've been poking around the Internet a bit, as usual. One of the things that I've discovered is that TracFone users seem to be loners.

There aren't hundreds of TracFone fan clubs or users' groups. Or if there are, I haven't found very many.

Not sure why. Maybe it's because TracFones aren't particularly sexy; they mostly appeal to people who want to talk and text and save money.

The phones themselves are good, but they don't make coffee, shoot flames or cure erectile dysfunction. They just allow users to talk, text, surf the Web... that sort of thing.

They're phones, not bling.

Regardless, here's a great resource, with links to info on TracFone and other relevant stuff. There's also a link to the Yahoo TracFone Users' Group... which I will definitely check out. LOL!

Buy a Phone with Double Minutes For Life

2009-08-11T17:34:00.001-04:00

The Motorola W376g is less than 30 bucks and comes with Free Double Minutes For Life.

Nice!

Sharing is a beautiful thing

2009-08-11T15:32:00.000-04:00

I'm not greedy. I'm generous.

Whenever I have something, I like to share.

My neighbor dropped off a bunch of tomatoes last week but the week before, I gave him some fish I caught on my vacation. I had plenty and my freezer was full. Sharing is a beautiful thing.

So in that spirit, please allow me to share a a promo code for a FREE accessory kit. Just enter it in the appropriate place (you'll see) when you order your TracFone online.

It's 88160.

Oh, and be sure to order a TracFone that comes with Double Minutes For Life, too.

Is TracFone "disposable"?

2009-08-10T16:02:00.000-04:00

I heard some bozo the other day refer to my TracFone as "a disposable phone."

"Excuse me? What does that mean exactly?"

Well, the guy was a friend so I was polite, but he stammered and stuttered and said something about it being "disposable" because I didn't have a contract.

That's what made it "disposable?" The fact that I didn't have a stupid, expensive contract that tied me to my cell-phone provider for two years (or more) made my phone "disposable"?!?

I think not.

The fact is that my TracFone gets great reception and saves me tons of money. I didn't have to sign up for two years, go through a credit check or subject myself to bills with crazy charges and screwy fees for things I don't want... and sure as hell don't want to pay for, either.

I don't understand why prepaid phones don't get the love they deserve. My cousin lived in Europe for a a few months for his jobs and told me that most phones over there are prepaid. So what is the big deal?

I think we're been brainwashed. Maybe it's because we think that signing a contract to use a phone is normal and natural. It isn't.

In fact, I think the contract is what needs to be disposable. ASAP!

Double up

2009-08-06T15:48:00.000-04:00

I'm kind of astonished that people aren't going nuts about Double Minutes For Life.

It's really an amazing deal: half-off on minutes for as long as you own your phone.

Some TracFones come with it already which is awesome but you can buy a card and get it too.

Here's a link to check it out.

Congrats to Net10!

2009-07-30T17:50:00.000-04:00

They're #1... but TracFone is #2 ... ahead of Boost Mobile, Verizon, Virgin Mobile, AT&T GoPhone, Sprint, Metro PCS, Cricket etc.