Straight Talk Review: Should You Switch?

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  • Опубликовано: 1 дек 2024

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  • @Clark
    @Clark  5 лет назад +5

    If you want to jump to specific info in the video, here are some timestamps to help!
    Straight Talk Review Table of Contents
    Plans and Pricing: 0:10
    Network Partners: 0:39
    Getting Started: 1:04
    Phone Options: 1:41
    Call and Text Performance: 2:06
    Data Speeds: 2:27
    Customer Service: 2:44

    • @dabunnyrabbit2620
      @dabunnyrabbit2620 5 лет назад

      Strait Talk wireless is b.s. I no longer have access to my google account or Facebook because of them!

    • @datboulnate00
      @datboulnate00 5 лет назад

      I got a question! So i got verzion and I’m trynna to go to Straighttalk but I want to keep my verzion number. So if I switch can I still able to use the same number?

    • @mollifisher8022
      @mollifisher8022 5 лет назад

      I just purchase a iPhone from them how long do I have to keep this service before I switch to another service, because the phone is lock!! Trying to get it unlocked.

    • @gruvychild
      @gruvychild 4 года назад

      1 year then request it to be unlocked.

  • @bewbathis_3211
    @bewbathis_3211 4 года назад +40

    Been using straight talk for years. Currently an OTR truck driver and used 86 gb of data last month streaming Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, etc. On $55 unlimited plan. No complaints

    • @spaceshiptomoon
      @spaceshiptomoon 4 года назад +5

      Bewbathis _ thanks for your review. Been paying way too much over at Verizon for years but loyalty to them hasn’t gotten me anything. Might switch over to Straight Talk in a couple months when I pay off my device.

    • @bewbathis_3211
      @bewbathis_3211 4 года назад +2

      @@spaceshiptomoon just set it up with Verizon and coverage should stay the same. Glad I could help lmao

    • @789irvin
      @789irvin 4 года назад

      Does that mean you watch movies on the road?

    • @bewbathis_3211
      @bewbathis_3211 4 года назад

      @@789irvin not much else to do on sleeper birth

    • @Toastcat890
      @Toastcat890 4 года назад

      Thinking of switching over Tracfone is a pain living in the sticks.

  • @ted1792
    @ted1792 3 года назад

    Ted
    1 second ago
    I was told my straight talk home phone base/router would have to be replaced Jan 2021. I bought a new one, but it's Feb and my old one still works. Was thinking about returning the new one, so I messaged straight talk to make sure I didn't need it. Odd that the customer service rep didn't know the answer to my question and had to check with somebody. She finally answered and told me my base would eventually quit and I might have already noticed dropped calls. No dropped calls, it's Feb and it still works fine. I'm thinking somebody isn't being completely honest. There is very little if any info online saying the home phone routers have to be replaced.

  • @Brent-d2i
    @Brent-d2i 4 месяца назад

    I love straight talk in 2024!! I paid for the 45 dollar SILVER monthly plan. IT COMES WITH UNLIMITED HIGH SPEED DATA AND 10GB hotspot data. no crazy high monthly bills in the mail. Straight talk is a beautiful thing

  • @whitmanproductions
    @whitmanproductions 2 года назад +2

    A year or two ago I would have recommended straight talk, but something changed not too long ago and the service has become the worst I've ever experienced in my area, not to mention the absolute hell you have to go through to port your number to a new carrier or even get your own account info from them, 0/10 never deal with straight talk especially if you live in rural areas

  • @tomthorn2887
    @tomthorn2887 5 лет назад +2

    I got the beginning of the higher end straight talk phones at Walmart and the guy gave me the $45 card to go with it. It doesn't seem to want to get on the internet though. Isn't internet included with the $45 card?

    • @apexpredator9569
      @apexpredator9569 5 лет назад

      tom thorn yes it’s included.. how long ago you had straight talk?

    • @thomas.anielewski
      @thomas.anielewski 4 года назад

      You prob have to update the apn settings if it didn't automatically. It's easy.

  • @Blueknight1960
    @Blueknight1960 4 года назад +4

    Was going to get straight talk, but after reading reviews, that stopped me from ever dealing with them. I've also heard that even tho these companies say they used the big 4's towers, you don't get all the perks of the system. By the way, there is no such thing as unlimited any more. Once upon a time it was, but now it's 50 g at most then all carriers will slow you down or change you more for data.

    • @joshuahale4193
      @joshuahale4193 4 года назад +3

      ok but who tf is using 50 gb? Do you not have home internet?

    • @Blueknight1960
      @Blueknight1960 4 года назад +3

      @@joshuahale4193 If you have kids, it's very easy to go over 50 gb.

    • @Toastcat890
      @Toastcat890 4 года назад +1

      Dude if you want excellent service you need to get a plan phone from one of the big three a service like this is for people who like talk text and some internet use.

  • @Charzard_214
    @Charzard_214 Месяц назад

    Isn’t it more worth it to be visible by Verizon total by Verizon cricket by AT&T simple mobile by t mobile

  • @21jumpstreet73
    @21jumpstreet73 5 лет назад +2

    Am going on a cruise will this work on the ship?

  • @chrisao1987
    @chrisao1987 5 лет назад +5

    Hell the speed test is good I have AT&T and I’m looking at straight talk. My upload is 3.5 and 1.5 download. That’s all the time.

    • @ShadowDeus
      @ShadowDeus 5 лет назад +4

      DO NOT SWITCH TO STRAIGHT TALK!!!!!
      Worst service ever.
      What ever the speedtest ouwas wrong as i have done several benchmarks and speedtests of my owb using multiple apps, the bottom line is i never once saw anything that could even remotely resemble 4G LTE. On avarage 4GLTE runs at about 3G speeds.. and this is prior to being throttled, after that youre basically down to 1X speed wich is slower than dial up. Its not eorth wasting your money on this shit service.

    • @prewartomatoes
      @prewartomatoes 5 лет назад +1

      Don’t waste your money.

    • @thomas.anielewski
      @thomas.anielewski 4 года назад

      It's likely you'd stay on att towers so your speeds probably wouldn't change. My ST speeds are very good where I live. Better than Verizon and Sprint. Obv it'll be subjective to where you live. It's worth it if you get the service. Half the cost for the same speed. I never have issues.

  • @minnie19booboo
    @minnie19booboo 4 года назад

    I got a tracphone stylo4. I can't get internet with a data card. Don't know why? My option is to go to Straight talk. My phone is on Verison carrier. How do I go about switching? Do I purchase a SIM kit or just go to website and sign on? Thanks for any info!

  • @ittech7967
    @ittech7967 Год назад

    Straight Talk Walmart Phone goes to a busy signal when I try to recharge, whats up?

  • @theheavy2461
    @theheavy2461 5 лет назад +6

    I recommend straight talk its awesome where I take my service

  • @daveswanson5350
    @daveswanson5350 2 года назад +3

    With Verizon at the helm be prepaid for massive price hike

  • @robertcampbell9992
    @robertcampbell9992 2 года назад

    Been using straight talk for four years, no big complaints, customer service is not the best.

  • @brianlinville439
    @brianlinville439 3 года назад

    My son is ,well rather poor, financially. He has straight talk , yet also has sprint wireless service. Does he need both?
    i feel like he is paying 80 bucks a month for one of those he doesn't need , & i want to help him, thanks if you can answer ,thanks!!

  • @dipsydoodle
    @dipsydoodle 5 лет назад +9

    Visible is $40/month with unlimited data!

    • @3rdWorldNola
      @3rdWorldNola 5 лет назад +2

      Olwyn but throttled to 5mbps. That’s a shame bc Verizon is so fast a network too.

    • @dipsydoodle
      @dipsydoodle 5 лет назад

      @@3rdWorldNola Seems fast enough for me. Are you sure that's not after a certain amount of data?

    • @3rdWorldNola
      @3rdWorldNola 5 лет назад +1

      I think they just changed it to where customers get faster data speeds. So there goes my argument.

    • @samplautz5586
      @samplautz5586 5 лет назад +2

      It is now 35 a month with unlimited data. First 3 gigs are at 4G LTE then after that it's 2G. If that's not enough then there is 45 a month where you get the first 25 gigs at 4G LTE

    • @3rdWorldNola
      @3rdWorldNola 5 лет назад +1

      @@samplautz5586 damn skip 3g altogether

  • @brentbeatty4171
    @brentbeatty4171 4 года назад

    Anyone know of the comparison between straight talk and xfinity mobile?

  • @tylerwilson6288
    @tylerwilson6288 5 лет назад +4

    55 dollars unlimited full bars not roaming ran speed test 16 kbps wtf

  • @hansmak7321
    @hansmak7321 5 лет назад +3

    I might be on board if ST gets Wi-Fi calling. No reason for this oversight.

    • @Th33Vultur3
      @Th33Vultur3 4 года назад

      Hans Mak That’s why I stayed on Verizon prepaid because of the Wi-Fi calling and because the data I already paid for on my plan can also be used as mobile hotspot data. Straight talk can’t offer that unless you pay extra for it unless it’s still forbidden under the Straight Talk TOS.

    • @joshuahale4193
      @joshuahale4193 4 года назад

      excuse me, what is wifi calling?

    • @pearlsrevealed
      @pearlsrevealed 4 года назад

      @@joshuahale4193 whenever your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, a phone call can be made using that Wi-Fi instead of your minutes. This feature is turned on by pressing an icon. On my S9+ the icon is the wifi symbol (partial rainbow) and the old phone receiver.

  • @wallacehughes4643
    @wallacehughes4643 3 года назад +3

    THE QUALITY OF THE SERVICE SUCKS, DON'T USE STRAIGHTALK, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY...

  • @Ajdolo2
    @Ajdolo2 5 лет назад +4

    DONT do it "unlimited data" my ass. After using 2gbs of high-speed it shuts off completely, download speeds of 20kbps , it's definitely not worth the $35, check our Mint or Cricket instead!

    • @bella50008
      @bella50008 2 года назад

      Just found this out the hard way and dealing with customer service is a nightmare. They genuinely do not care for their customers.

  • @lizk5994
    @lizk5994 5 лет назад

    What if I want a new phone number for a new phone? Can I set one up with straight talk?

  • @msnpassjan2004
    @msnpassjan2004 5 лет назад +2

    WARNING : The Moto G7 sold by Walmart Straight Talk uses a USB-C charger, not the Android standard micro USB.

    • @fresh2497
      @fresh2497 5 лет назад +2

      Micro usb is old

    • @RedbirdWatchers
      @RedbirdWatchers 5 лет назад +1

      I like that cable. Just bought the Moto g7. I think they're really good phones. Am I wrong?

    • @msnpassjan2004
      @msnpassjan2004 5 лет назад

      @@RedbirdWatchers It is my second Moto so yes, I think they are really good phones. Samsung quality at 1/3rd the price.

    • @msnpassjan2004
      @msnpassjan2004 5 лет назад

      I am way out of date on tech. Have recently learned, thanks to many polite comments, that everything is going to USB-C. As long as I only have to carry one cable, I am pretty much happy.

  • @p51dman
    @p51dman 5 лет назад +6

    These people have the absolute worst customer service imaginable! When
    it works, it is great, when it don't it is the most intense hair pulling
    experience imaginable!

    • @dabunnyrabbit2620
      @dabunnyrabbit2620 5 лет назад

      I completely understand. I just got off the phone with them.
      They are B.S.!!!!!!!

  • @bella50008
    @bella50008 2 года назад +1

    They advertise as unlimited data but it is not. Only customer service is in India and they dont give a flip. Straight Talk sucks

  • @pd4801
    @pd4801 3 месяца назад

    Been a straight talk customer for longer than I care to admit.
    It’s great until it’s not, which is when you need to deal with their customer service component. 100% of my experiences with customer support have been negative. They simply cannot get it right.

  • @suncitynews
    @suncitynews 2 года назад +1

    NO DO NOT. ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE!!! DO NOT SWITCH EVER.

  • @thomas.anielewski
    @thomas.anielewski 4 года назад +2

    My ST works great. Gotten well over 50mbps consistently.

    • @TheKreed-wr9lo
      @TheKreed-wr9lo 4 года назад +1

      You must live in Walmart. I get an average of 0.01mbps to 3mbps download speeds, and around 10mbps when it’s doing good... sadly, it’s usually not doing good 😫

    • @thomas.anielewski
      @thomas.anielewski 4 года назад

      @@TheKreed-wr9lo prob just great att service here. I have the unlimited plan too. If I got the Verizon or T-Mobile SIM, I'd be SOL

  • @damanibaraka7896
    @damanibaraka7896 3 года назад +1

    The only problem I have with straight talk is I frequently travel outside of the country and the international plan doesn't always work. It depends on what countries.

    • @willgetbettereventually124
      @willgetbettereventually124 3 года назад

      I left straight talk because of their horrible customer service and I switched to TING mobile. International calling is actually included in their $45 plan.zj40blbap771.ting.com/

    • @katrinadevane4987
      @katrinadevane4987 2 года назад

      this is my biggest problem - you - okay I - cannot access simple things like receiving some normal calls or checking voicemail while overseas. I contacted support and said I'd happily pay extra for it, and they said it wasn't an option. Weirdly some texts come through, some don't.

  • @achilles1373
    @achilles1373 5 лет назад

    I can buy a 2 phone plan but I cant buy two phones... Fail

  • @Mooreman50
    @Mooreman50 5 лет назад +1

    For $45 you can now get 25gb

  • @lordperseus1143
    @lordperseus1143 5 лет назад +5

    100% trash. Tried the ""UNLIMITED"" data plan, I can barely watch any vids when I go out. And the cell reception is terrible.

    • @900Yugo
      @900Yugo 5 лет назад

      Straight talk is a MVNO,meaning it does not possess their own network equipment. Instead it leases network signals from the major providers for resale. Depending the phone or SIM you buy it uses one of the four major providers. You can tell what device is using what network. LTE-A=AT&T, LTE-T = T-mobile ,LTE-S=Sprint,LTE-V=Verizon. This is indicated on the phone's packaging. Or if you bought a SIM card kit the SIM card would have numbers indication what SIM it is.
      SIMC4 AT&T,SIMT5 T-Mobile,Verizon is SIMV5. Sprint has its own SIM,because their SIM cards are unique. So yes,it is possible that the coverage in your area is poor based on the provider your phone uses. Check to make sure which network operator is best in your area. You can also request Straight Talk to request a new SIM from another carrier network for free. That way it might solve your reception issues.

    • @900Yugo
      @900Yugo 5 лет назад

      @Drew I have Straight talk on T-mobile I get 105 mbps down and 34 up. Still really good.

  • @nupe794life
    @nupe794life 5 лет назад

    How is the service with Visible?

    • @timmyhooper309
      @timmyhooper309 5 лет назад

      Visible mobile service is the same as Verizon as they use their towers only. As long as your internet speed is not a issue for you, this is a great deal. Your speed is throttled to 5mbps download However you do have unlimited data/mobile Hot Spot with the $40 all in plan

    • @timmyhooper309
      @timmyhooper309 5 лет назад

      @Drew .Drew my friend thats completely your choice. I do like straight talk and may go back for the $55 plan. Atleast spectrum doess now hace VoLTE. WiFi calling. HD Voice. Basically its Verizons plan of $65 a month and they discount $20 as long u have another service with Spectrum. We aĺl trying to save money and service that works

    • @davidkite7077
      @davidkite7077 5 лет назад

      It's invisible!!!!!

  • @igmgi1k
    @igmgi1k 5 лет назад +5

    Sprint=ass mtpcs=better than sprint

    • @19TL85
      @19TL85 5 лет назад

      I'm trying to get away from sprint as well but if it goes of sprint towers because I have a sprint phone then service is gonna be the same.. I want Verizon towers

  • @larrylangford419
    @larrylangford419 3 года назад

    I have had Straight talk services for 2 years the telephone talk service is okay but the 4G LTE is more like 2G my phone would keep falling out of 4G services and it should not because it is a very good phone with good radios the Moto z4 I also have a iPhone 11 it would do the same thing, my wife Samsung S10 was on the AT&t server it would fall out in different areas very easy the same phone I had had previously on T-Mobile server no problem.... The iPhone and the Moto z4 were on the Verizon servers the 4G LTE was horrible..... Straight talk still wanting a lot of money for cheap services I mean they should be all unlimited with hotspot capabilities and not limited this is 2021..... Visible and T-Mobile will put them out of business before long..... PS Straight talk will not unlock your phone it don't matter if you have had it for a year and a half they will not do it hope this is help someone to save you from the headache and the heartache that I have had.....

  • @wallacehughes4643
    @wallacehughes4643 2 года назад +3

    Straitalk is a waste of time and money.

  • @ericwilleke6613
    @ericwilleke6613 6 месяцев назад

    Customer service is atrocious. All people on helpline do is say I'm sorry and I can't help you.

  • @anthony21roman
    @anthony21roman 2 года назад

    Now the $35 plan has 10 GB of data and hotspot

    • @katrinadevane4987
      @katrinadevane4987 2 года назад

      its not the cost of data use abroad, it's the lack of international partners

  • @missme9197
    @missme9197 5 лет назад +3

    Great plan! Great costumer service!!

    • @dabunnyrabbit2620
      @dabunnyrabbit2620 5 лет назад +6

      Hello strait talk rep.

    • @dabunnyrabbit2620
      @dabunnyrabbit2620 5 лет назад +1

      Strait Tall wireless is b.s. I no longer have access to my google account or Facebook because of them!
      If they have such "Great" customer service, tell them to help me get my old phone# back.

    • @nerdofgod4167
      @nerdofgod4167 5 лет назад

      @@dabunnyrabbit2620 how did you lose your number with them?

  • @jakeconwell4853
    @jakeconwell4853 5 лет назад +1

    Terrible customer service experience. Mailed in my Broken phone with straight talks easy exchange program... 12 days ago. Not only have I not received my new phone but have been jumping thru hoops for days. No help from customer support....just transfer after transfer. They acknowledge the fault but can’t do anything for me.....

  • @tylerdurden9748
    @tylerdurden9748 2 года назад

    straight talk is telling me that the Samsung A53 5G phone I sent to the warranty department is not a straight talk phone when I absolutely bought it brand new at Walmart and it was in a sealed green box just like all straight talk phones are sold in.
    I sent them the phone for a repair or replacement because one month after buying it the screen suddenly turned off and would not turn back on. i took it to youbreakifix and they said it was a manufacturer defect on the mother board and that the phone could not be repaired but will be covered by the standard 1 year warranty. I sent straight talk my 1 month old samsung A53 5G and as a replacement they sent me a very used scratched up dirty finger print covered greasy looking samsung A12 that looks like its at least 3 years old and they claimed that is the only phone that they have in stock. now when I call tech support they tell me the A53 5G was not a straight talk phone so i explained again that i purchased the phone brand new in the sealed box at walmart and the tech support "manager" i was talking to proceeded to call me a liar with food in his mouth as he was obviously eating his dinner with kids yelling and people talking in the background. I contacted Samsung directly and had their tech support run the phones IMEI # and they confirmed what i already knew that the phone i purchased brand new in the sealed box at walmart was in fact a new locked to straight talk phone. so it appears that the straight talk policy for returns is to insult the customer as they lie to you and deny you your legal right to make a claim for a defective device. I have been a customer for 15+ years and have always used auto-bill pay and have never once filed a claim, this shady company has no right to treat a customer like this. they wont be getting one more penny from me, this is the worst company i have ever dealt with. Also to get ripped off the way i did took over 40 phone calls/chat sessions totaling well over 20 hours of my time. i hope this company goes out of business!!!! Below is part of the chat session i had with Samsung tech support.
    SEA Digital Messaging
    I have checked the details that device model is SM-S536DZKATFN
    9:29 PM
    do know if it is locked to straight talk?
    9:30 PM
    Profile
    SEA Digital Messaging
    As Per the IMEI number. It is A53 StraightTalk(TracFone associated) device.
    9:30 PM
    the jerk kept calling a liar saying i did not buy it at walmart that it came from unlocked phones.com or something like that
    9:30 PM
    OMG
    so that straight talk guy is just lying to me!!

  • @anthony21roman
    @anthony21roman 2 года назад

    It only took me a couple of minutes

  • @JasonJohnson-sd1ey
    @JasonJohnson-sd1ey 3 года назад

    Straight Talk Wireless will cheat you out of money, im an ex longterm customer and i am fed up with being cheated by straight talk

    • @dudeman0811
      @dudeman0811 3 года назад

      They capped me at 200gb today. I even reset the phone. I can still talk and txt but no high speed data, the automated response says im at high speed data limit. SO WHAT THE FUCK DOES THE WORD UNLIMITED MEAN

  • @applecider3489
    @applecider3489 5 лет назад +1

    Service is slow and unreliable my metro pcs is better in some areas

    • @danielhdz123
      @danielhdz123 5 лет назад

      I just got straight talk wireless for my little brother hopefully it's good

  • @suncitynews
    @suncitynews 2 года назад

    DO NOT SWITCH EVER.

  • @dabunnyrabbit2620
    @dabunnyrabbit2620 5 лет назад +3

    Strait Talk wireless is b.s. I no longer have access to my google account or Facebook because of them!
    Do not switch.

  • @augustobull1569
    @augustobull1569 4 года назад +1

    Its a crap straight talk pay so much to get crap service

  • @lisazeha9116
    @lisazeha9116 3 года назад

    Straight talk.com is the Worst of the worst! I got billed twice and they sent me nothing!

  • @jacoblee2698
    @jacoblee2698 4 года назад

    I like straight talk & all. But my phone act's like it's out of internet constantly. Its really slow. Didn't do that till I changed phone minutes. Now it's slow & not worth having. They cheat people out of phone data

    • @suemcbride2204
      @suemcbride2204 4 года назад

      I have had Straight Talk for several years now and just bought a new phone for the 5G but my internet doesn't work most of the time my phone doesn't work it's just a piece of crap now

  • @monkat3759
    @monkat3759 18 дней назад

    Lol Moint Mobile commercial on a Staight talk video ...i love capitalism so much!

  • @froggorr4992
    @froggorr4992 5 лет назад +1

    Every thing sucks about straight talk .

  • @rodneyseigars2945
    @rodneyseigars2945 4 года назад

    B o s t o s1

  • @samplautz5586
    @samplautz5586 5 лет назад

    Screw straightalk just do mint mobile

    • @lowkeycrazy9152
      @lowkeycrazy9152 5 лет назад

      Is it better?

    • @samplautz5586
      @samplautz5586 5 лет назад

      It depends..... not for me cause t mobile doesn't cover my area. I have heard great reviews about it, however the CEO has also acknowledged that they have a problem with dropped calls. I have heard people say that they do t get voicemails sometimes and their phone never rings or it takes 5 times to call someone before it goes through. However I think the best thing is to just test it for you. You may not have Greta experience, or you may find an amazing service and save 20 dollars a month

  • @vladimirdamjanovic6134
    @vladimirdamjanovic6134 4 года назад

    Dont made big mistake dont install dis cars this streight tolk promises to much but do t give back just take your money

  • @MegaXbox3600
    @MegaXbox3600 2 года назад

    Took you am hour took me 2 min lol I just put the pin from the plan in qnd texted 611 qnd it just worked instintly

  • @p51dman
    @p51dman 5 лет назад +9

    These people have the absolute worst customer service imaginable! When
    it works, it is great, when it don't it is the most intense hair pulling
    experience imaginable!

    • @johnturturiello7347
      @johnturturiello7347 5 лет назад

      100%

    • @dipsydoodle
      @dipsydoodle 5 лет назад

      You're not kidding. I spent hours trying to get someone to answer in chat. I walked away. This happened several times.

    • @rockvilleraven
      @rockvilleraven 5 лет назад +1

      @@dipsydoodle Visible's support is worse, had to wait hours for a response and lost the number I was going port.