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Straight Talk plan features and starting price
Mint Mobile 15GB
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
20
/mo.
+tax
tax included
$15/mo for first 3 months
15GB
high-speed, then 128Kbps

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Visible Base
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
25
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5Mbps hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Mint Mobile Unlimited
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
30
/mo.
+tax
tax included
$15/mo for first 3 months
40GB
high-speed, then 512Kbps

Deprioritized
10GB hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Visible+
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
45
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

50GB priority
10Mbps hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts

1. What is Straight Talk?

Straight Talk is a prepaid cell phone carrier that is owned by Verizon.

It is known as a flanker carrier.

A flanker carrier is a cell phone carrier that is owned by a larger carrier to target a different market segment.

Flanker carriers usually have their own brand image and reputation, different marketing and pricing strategies, and unique features tailored towards their specific market segment.

Straight Talk is targeting a market segment that is more price conscious, which is why it offers cell phone plans at cheaper rates than Verizon.

Verizon is okay with offering access to their network at cheaper prices through Straight Talk because both Straight Talk and Verizon develop their own brand image and reputation.

People often perceive Verizon as being more premium and Straight Talk as being more value-oriented.

Instead of competing directly against Verizon, Straight Talk is really competing against the other prepaid carriers that are also offering value-oriented cell phone plans.

Going with a prepaid cell phone carrier such as Straight Talk can be an excellent way to save money on your cell phone bill while still getting the same coverage as a big carrier.

2. What cell phone plans does Straight Talk offer?

Straight Talk offers the following cell phone plans to choose from:

Straight Talk Bronze Unlimited: $35 for 10GB data, Unlimited minutes, and Unlimited texts
Straight Talk Bronze Unlimited: $35 for no data, Unlimited minutes minutes, and Unlimited texts texts
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 1 Year: $42 for Unlimited data, Unlimited minutes, and Unlimited texts
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 1 Year: $42 for no data, Unlimited minutes minutes, and Unlimited texts texts
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 3 Months: $43 for Unlimited data, Unlimited minutes, and Unlimited texts
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 3 Months: $43 for no data, Unlimited minutes minutes, and Unlimited texts texts
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 6 Months: $43 for Unlimited data, Unlimited minutes, and Unlimited texts
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 6 Months: $43 for no data, Unlimited minutes minutes, and Unlimited texts texts
Straight Talk Silver Unlimited: $45 for Unlimited data, Unlimited minutes, and Unlimited texts
Straight Talk Silver Unlimited: $45 for no data, Unlimited minutes minutes, and Unlimited texts texts
Straight Talk Gold Unlimited: $55 for Unlimited data, Unlimited minutes, and Unlimited texts
Straight Talk Gold Unlimited: $55 for no data, Unlimited minutes minutes, and Unlimited texts texts
Straight Talk Unlimited International: $60 for Unlimited data, Unlimited minutes, and Unlimited texts
Straight Talk Unlimited International: $60 for no data, Unlimited minutes minutes, and Unlimited texts texts
Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited: $65 for Unlimited data, Unlimited minutes, and Unlimited texts
Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited: $65 for no data, Unlimited minutes minutes, and Unlimited texts texts

You can see more details and features of Straight Talk's plans below:

Lines
Plan Duration
Discounts
Reset
Straight Talk Bronze Unlimited
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
35
/mo.
+tax
tax included
10GB
high-speed, then 64Kbps

Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 1 Year
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
42
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
No hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Pay-per-minute int'l calls
-
-
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 6 Months
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
43
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
No hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Pay-per-minute int'l calls
-
-
Straight Talk Extended Unlimited 3 Months
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
43
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
No hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Pay-per-minute int'l calls
-
-
Straight Talk Silver Unlimited
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
45
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Gold Unlimited
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
55
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
15GB hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Unlimited International
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
60
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
-
-
Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
65
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
20GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
-
-
Straight Talk Silver Unlimited
2 Lines
2 Lines
Verizon
$
75
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Silver Unlimited
3 Lines
3 Lines
Verizon
$
90
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Gold Unlimited
2 Lines
2 Lines
Verizon
$
95
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
15GB hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Silver Unlimited
4 Lines
4 Lines
Verizon
$
100
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited
2 Lines
2 Lines
Verizon
$
115
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
20GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
-
-
Straight Talk Gold Unlimited
3 Lines
3 Lines
Verizon
$
120
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
15GB hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Silver Unlimited
5 Lines
5 Lines
Verizon
$
125
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Gold Unlimited
4 Lines
4 Lines
Verizon
$
140
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
15GB hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited
3 Lines
3 Lines
Verizon
$
150
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
20GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
-
-
Straight Talk Gold Unlimited
5 Lines
5 Lines
Verizon
$
175
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
15GB hotspot
Unknown video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to CAN & MEX
-
-
Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited
4 Lines
4 Lines
Verizon
$
180
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
20GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
-
-
Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited
5 Lines
5 Lines
Verizon
$
225
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
20GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
-
-

3. What deals, discounts, or referral programs does Straight Talk have?

No discounts or referral programs are available at this time.

4. Does Straight Talk offer family plans?

Straight Talk offers the following family plans to choose from:

Straight Talk does not offer family plans at this time. Each line you have will need its own separate account.

5. Does Straight Talk have plans for tablets, smartwatches, or hotspot devices?

No, Straight Talk does not offer plans for tablets, smartwatches, or hotspot devices.

6. How good is Straight Talk's coverage?

Straight Talk rides on the Verizon network for coverage, so reception in most places is pretty good.

See the full coverage details below:

Verizon coverage information

  • Total coverage: 67.4%
  • Total square miles covered: 2,246,127
  • Total population covered: 327 million people (98.0)%
  • 5G coverage: 14.5%
  • 5G square miles covered: 484,321
  • Population covered by 5G: 230 million people (69.0%)

The above data come from the FCC and from Verizon directly.

Check Verizon coverage in your area by using Verizon's official coverage map.

You can also check coverage using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.

Verizon coverage map
Verizon's coverage map reported by CoverageMap.com

CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of cellular coverage.

Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage between carriers and to participate in the project.

AT&T coverage information

  • Total coverage: 78.1%
  • Total square miles covered: 2,602,364
  • Total population covered: 330 million people (99.0%)
  • 5G coverage: 43.3%
  • 5G square miles covered: 1,444,381
  • Population covered by 5G: 300 million people (90.0%)

The above information comes from the FCC and from AT&T direclty.

You can check AT&T coverage in your area by using AT&T's official coverage map.

You can also check coverage by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.

AT&T coverage map
Crowd-sourced AT&T coverage map from CoverageMap.com

CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of the cellular networks.

Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage between carriers and to contribute to the project.

T-Mobile coverage information

  • Network: T-Mobile
  • Total coverage: 46.6%
  • Total square miles covered: 1,551,924
  • Total population covered: 330 million people (99.0%)
  • 5G coverage: 36.0%
  • 5G square miles covered: 1,200,851
  • Population covered by 5G: 326 million people (97.8%)

The above information comes from the FCC and from T-Mobile directly.

Check T-Mobile coverage in your area by using T-Mobile's official coverage map.

You can also check T-Mobile coverage by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.

T-Mobile coverage map
Crowd-sourced T-Mobile coverage map from CoverageMap.com

CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of cellular coverage.

You can download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage between carriers and to contribute to the project.

7. What features does Straight Talk support?

Straight Talk supports:
  • VoLTE
  • WiFi calling
  • Visual voicemail
  • MMS (multimedia messaging service)
  • eSIM
  • Managing multiple lines from a single account
  • International calling

8. What phones work on Straight Talk?

Most phones that are unlocked will work on
Straight Talk
.
An unlocked phone means it isn't tied to any carrier, contract, or financing agreement.
Consider contacting your current carrier to see if your phone is unlocked, or what the steps are to request to have it unlocked.
You can also consider purchasing an unlocked phone below that is compatible with
Straight Talk
:

9. Does Straight Talk support international calling or data roaming?

10. What plan add-ons does Straight Talk offer?

No plan add-ons have been entered into our database for Straight Talk at this time.

11. How do you contact Straight Talk customer service?

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