Comments on: Wal-Mart, Cell Phones & Mobile Marketplace Pricing Competition

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By: J Timothy

J Timothy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:45:11 +0000

Straight Talk is definitely the way to go. It's unbelievable how much the other cell phone companies get away with! Why pay $100 a month for unlimited data, text & calls when you can pay $45 a month for the SAME thing with Straight Talk?? When I realized I was getting ripped off, I immediately did what I had to do to switch over to Straight Talk. Looking back, I feel incredibly ripped off for paying what I used to pay for my cell phone. I wish I would have learned about Straight Talk sooner….I could have saved hundreds of dollars!

By: J Timothy

J Timothy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:45:11 +0000

By: Pat Yoe

Pat Yoe — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:05:13 +0000

I have Straight Talk. I previously had Verizon then switched to AT&T but the bills were CRAZY!.

When I heard about Straight Talk I couldn't believe it but got it from Walmart and have had it now for 2 months and it is just sick! I'd heard that it was on Verizon and the coverage is rock steady, so yeah!

By: Pat Yoe

Pat Yoe — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:05:13 +0000

By: fy13

fy13 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:02:56 +0000

have you experienced thier customer service and what did you think?

By: dbb10001

dbb10001 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:15:59 +0000

Adam, nice article. If we can score some serious savings through Wal-Mart plans, more power to us. But for those of us already on other plans and who want to save, however, I wanted to mention the next step--how to significantly lower your current rates. I actually work for the consumer advocacy website http://www.fixmycellbill.com (powered by a company called Validas) where we slash the average cell bill by 22 percent. Validas acts as the wireless bodyguard protecting you against frivolous charges that over-inflate 8 out of 10 cell bills. You can find out for free if fixmycellbill.com can modify your wireless plan to better suit your usage by going to the website.

For more info, check out Validas on Fox News at http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/consumer/conla... .

Good luck to everyone reading on cutting your wireless costs, especially in this tough economy.

Dylan
Consumer Advocacy, fixmycellbill.com

By: HowardG

HowardG — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:24:57 +0000

Agreed with Spongebob, Straight Talk is the superior product. For one thing, it is the only true nationwide service in this price bracket for unlimited. The other regional carriers trying to compete with ST are all unreliable. ST is carried on the Verizon network and the coverage is great! I know, 'cause I've got one.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:55:17 +0000

Straight Talk is different then TracFone. Straight Talk offers a $45 a month plan that is unlimited which includes calls, texts, and internet. TracFone is more for the people who want to security of a cell phone but do not actually use it heavily.

By: Spongebob

Spongebob — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:55:11 +0000

Well, well, well, now AT&T is trying to catch up to recuperate the market share they're loosing to the real prepaid players! Metro PCS has the right idea, but unfortunately their signal is weak which results in tons of interference, dropped calls, and unsatisfied customers. I think the BEST plan right now is Straightalk's Unlimited plan – voice and text and 30 mg of data for just $45!!! They're carried on the Verizon network, which is the most reliable. This translates into top customer satisfaction. Not only is Straightalk totally affordable, it delivers a great product at the right price… nationwide!! Go Straightalk – Others…nice try.

By: Allen Graetz

Allen Graetz — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:38:20 +0000

How is this Wal-mart getting into this business? Isn't StraightTalk just another brand by TracPhone?