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Android Authority
23-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
If you need a tablet data plan, these two Verizon Value brands are your best bet
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR If you're looking for unlimited tablet data, Straight Talk and Total Wireless may be your very best option. Plans are just $10 to $20 a month for those with an existing phone plan from either provider. You'll get truly unlimited data, though it will see deprioritization during periods of congestion. While all three major US wireless providers offer optional tablet plans for both prepaid and postpaid customers, official tablet support is actually much less common in the prepaid world. That's why I was excited when I stumbled upon a Reddit thread claiming that Straight Talk now has tablet plans. Apparently, I wasn't the only one interested, as the post quickly rose to the top of the hot list on the No Contract subreddit. As it turns out, Verizon actually announced these changes for Total Wireless and Straight Talk customers back in February, but the news seems to have flown under the radar for many. While Total and Straight Talk differ in plan structure and marketing, the new tablet plans are universal across both Verizon Value brands. There are two plans on offer: a base plan with LTE speeds for $50 a month, or a 5G plan for $60. That's certainly steep for a stand-alone tablet plan, but the good news is you'll save $40 if you sign up for (or already have) a phone plan with either carrier. That brings the price down to just $10 and $20 a month, respectively. Aside from 5G support, the base plan also offers just 5GB of hotspot access versus 30GB with the 5G plan, and 720p streaming instead of full 1080p. Normally, Straight Talk and Total adding tablet plans wouldn't be newsworthy this late after the fact, but I'll be honest: there's really no better option out there if you want unlimited tablet data. While Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile all offer prepaid and postpaid tablet plans, you'll typically pay more — and you won't find truly unlimited options in most cases. For example, T-Mobile prepaid starts at $10 a month for 2GB of data and tops out at 50GB for $50 a month, plus taxes and fees. In fact, the only official unlimited tablet plan I could dig up was the Cricket Simply Tablet Plan, which gives you unlimited data on AT&T's network for $15 a month, though it does require a phone plan. That said, this plan doesn't include hotspot access and is limited to SD speeds. It's possible there are others out there from smaller or more obscure providers, but the point is your official options remain limited. What about just using an e-Sim data plan from elsewhere? The truth is, you don't necessarily have to use an official tablet plan, as many prepaid eSIM plans will activate on a tablet just fine. Of course, you might be potentially violating terms and conditions, and you may need to jump through a few hoops to get it working, depending on the carrier, plan, and device you use. You'll also find that most eSIM plans supporting tablets (even unofficially) end up costing more if you want unlimited data, or you'll pay a similar price for less. For example, some users have reported getting Visible Basic to work on select tablets. To be fair, this would provide a similar experience to Total and Straight Talk, but you'd have to jump through hoops, like activating on another device, and you could risk having your account flagged for abuse. You'd also pay a bit more, as Visible Basic is $25 a month. If you don't need unlimited data or don't mind the extra steps, many eSIM plans from US Mobile and other carriers could work and might even save you money. The same could be true for prepaid or postpaid tablet service from the big three carriers. But if you want unlimited, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal without a bigger commitment. You can learn more about the tablet plans from the Total Wireless or Straight Talk websites. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
News18
20-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Modi At G7: Its West's White Flag Not Olive Branch
This episode of Straight Talk dives into why the West, despite recent tensions, couldn't afford to exclude India from the table. From global supply chains to countering China, India's role has become too critical to ignore. What looks like diplomacy is actually strategic surrender—an acknowledgment that India is central to the new world order.
News18
04-06-2025
- General
- News18
Modi's India: Civilisational Confidence Or Cultural Shift?
For decades, India tiptoed around its Hindu roots in the name of secularism. Modi changed that. In this episode of Straight Talk, we explore how Narendra Modi's unapologetic embrace of India's civilisational identity—through the Ram Mandir, Article 370, and global cultural diplomacy—signals more than a political shift. It's a cultural recalibration. Is this a confident Bharat owning its legacy, or a contested transformation of the national ethos? We dive deep into Modi 3.0's vision at home and abroad.
Phone Arena
29-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Verizon launches its most affordable prepaid plans at Walmart
Verizon owns a bunch of prepaid brands, especially after acquiring Straight Talk. One of the Big Red's popular prepaid brands, Walmart Family Mobile, is launching its most affordable plans yet, specifically designed to help families stay connected without breaking the bank. In addition to the new plans, Walmart Family Mobile announced that its Lifeline discount program lowered monthly phone service costs for eligible low-income customers. Qualified customers can access plans for as low as $5.88/month in California and $9.88/month in other states. That said, here are Walmart Family Mobile's new plans and features: New $19.88 Plan: Introducing a more affordable entry-level option with 4GB of data, making it easier for families to choose the right plan for their needs–with family plans starting as low as $19.88/month per line. New $34.88 Plan: A high-value option with 20 GB of high-speed data, giving customers plenty of data to stay connected while staying on budget. Enhanced $24.88/8GB Plan: Offering more data at a competitive price, providing better value for money. Improved Family Line Pricing: Reduced the price to add a line from $24.88 to $19.88 for customers adding a line on the new plans. Available to new and existing customers. Introducing Family Mobile Peace of Mind For All Plans: Helping families in tough times to stay connected, with up to six (6) times per year of unlimited talk and incoming text messages for just $1/mo plus taxes and fees. Employee Discount: Walmart employees get 33% off all Walmart Family Mobile plans, starting as low as $13.32/month per line. – said Nancy Clark, President of Verizon Value Brands, May 2025. Walmart Family Mobile is owned by Verizon | Image credit: Verizon Finally, Walmart Family Mobile announced that it's teaming up with United Way Worldwide and Goodwill Industries International (GII) to provide resources that connect families to basic needs. Basically, the prepaid brand will support United Way's work with 211, a free, 24/7 service that connects people to critical local resources, including Lifeline, with professional Community Resource Specialists handling over 42,000 calls daily in more than 180 languages. These announcements come just a few weeks after Walmart announced that price hikes were coming due to President Trump's tariffs. Of course, the Walmart Family Mobile is owned by Verizon and has nothing to do with the chain store, but everyone can see the irony. Switch to Total 5G+ Unlimited 3-Month plan or Total 5G Unlimited and get a free iPhone. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Buy at Total Wireless
Phone Arena
20-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Power users can score a free Moto g Power 2025 from Straight Talk
It's one thing to get a free phone when you purchase a wireless plan from an MVNO, but it is another thing when the free phone has a feature that makes it useful to you to own. Straight Talk, the MVNO that uses Verizon's wireless service exclusively, is handing out the new Moto g Power 2025 to those purchasing a Gold or Platinum plan. The phone has a 5000 mAh battery, which generated 14 hours and 9 minutes of browsing, 8 hours and 43 minutes of gaming, and 9 hours of video streaming in our testing. It supports 30W charging wired and 15W charging wirelessly. The Moto g Power 2025 has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5-protected 6.8-inch LCD display. The latter has a 1080 x 2388 resolution and features a 120Hz refresh rate. The application processor running the show is a 6 nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 alongside 8 GB of RAM. One feature called RAM Boost uses some of the phone's native memory to push the amount of virtual RAM up to 24 GB allowing you to take multitasling to a new tier when needed. Subscribe to Straight Talk's Gold or Platinum plan to score a free Moto g Power. | Image credit-Straight Talk The phone is also equipped with 128GB of native storage. Using a microSD card, users can store as much as 1 TB of data. The dual camera setup on the back includes a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultra-wide camera. The selfie camera in front weighs in at 16 MP. With an IP69 rating, the Moto g Power is impervious to dust and can also survive getting sprayed by high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. Not only does the phone deliver great battery life, it also sports a 3.5mm earphone jack, which is something you certainly don't find on new phones these days. The Gold Unlimited plan ($55 per month, $50 for the first three months with AutoPay) delivers 4x nationwide 5G speeds with 5G Ultra Wideband. This plan includes unlimited talk, text, and data, 30 GB of hotspot data, 100 GB of cloud storage, and international calling to Canada and Mexico. Sign up with Straight Talk for this plan, and the Moto g Power 2025 is yours for free. A free Walmart+ membership is included. The phone is also free if you subscribe to the Platinum Unlimited plan ($55 per month, $50 for the first three months with AutoPay). With this plan, you get everything that Gold plan subscribers receive, but are given Unlimited hotspot data instead of 30 GB. Platinum Unlimited plan members also get Device Protection and a free Walmart+ membership. The deal is valid through July 20th, 2025, or while supplies last online or at participating stores.
