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Net10 Unlimited Plan

by Matt
(Gilbert, AZ USA)

I have heard about a promotion from Target for Net10 Unlimited for $50.00 per month. There is even a website called net10unlimited.com and it looks like only certain phones qualify?? Is this true? What sort of roaming agreements does Net10 have with other carriers? It looks promising and it looks to have better coverage than Straight Talk. Thanks.

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Dec 28, 2011

Roaming & Cars vs. Credit Card Questions
by: PrepaidWirelessGuy

To the previous two posts:

Net10's terms and conditions on their website state that they do NOT charge for roaming. However, if you roam for 50% or more of the time for three billing cycles within a 12 month period, they reserve the right to cancel your service. If they're telling you that your phone number would result in roaming, I'm not sure that makes sense. Roaming has to do with the phone operating on a cell tower that's not native to their network. The phone number on your account shouldn't affect you. It does affect long distance, however, the plan is nationwide and shouldn't make a difference.

As for the other question, yes, you can continue to buy topup cards in the store; you are NOT required to signup to a plan using a credit card. You can use one or the other, or both. You can even use your credit card for one time payments; just don't signup for autopay.

Dec 28, 2011

question about the unlimited card
by: Anonymous

If you buy a $50 unlimited card at the store do you have to use your credit card to sign up for the plan or can you just keep buying the cards at your local store? Just wondering because I may not need the unlimited card all the time and I want the option to pick what I need instead of them automatically taking it off my card every month.

Dec 26, 2011

Crap Prepaid Unlimited Service
by: max

I saw this droid touch screen phone and unlimited everything. Great! Then I go to turn it on and I see something about roaming...........
I called them up and she did not have any info on the model phone I had and could not tell me if it would work in my zip code. Also I want to know about the roaming????

I need to transfer my phone number and she said I would be roaming at my home with the number I needed to use and she could not tell me if I needed to pay for roaming!

So I need to pay $150 for the phone and $50 for the minutes, before I know if it will charge me roaming or not! That is just ridiculous! So I'm returning this crap tomorrow. Never even got to try it out!

Sep 13, 2011

Net 10 is Great, but has problems
by: Dennis

I have used a net10 for more than a year as an extra line at first. I was with T-Mobile for 8 years and Verizon for 6. I have never had a call drop with Net10. Their customer service is slow but a 7 on a scale of 10. I have purchased more than 10 phones off of their website with minutes(phone is free), which is really the only way to go. If you set up an account on their website site you control your phone. The only negative thing is no phone Bill or list of calls. I Now use only Net10, I believe Net10 is every bit as good as T-Mobile or Verizon. I have 2 daughters who have also switched to Net10.

May 11, 2011

Topup Cards are Not Refundable
by: PrepaidWirelessGuy

I completely understand your frustration. Unfortunately, topup cards are not refundable, and this is an industry standard policy. The reason being that there is so much potential for fraud, that not allowing refunds helps protect the company, as well as customers from getting used cards.

That said, there are carriers that do offer refunds in certain channels even though the card says it's not refundable.

Think of it like buying a gift card; these are not refundable despite the fact that there may be many different legitimate reasons to want to return them at a later date, or even the same day. Once a topup card is activated in the system, it's like an open soda; even though you may not have taken a sip of it yet, it's considered opened and cannot be returned.

More and more carriers are, however, seeing the need to offer secure ways to refund topup cards, even if it's only within the first 24 hours. I worked on programs at a wireless carrier in the earlier days to enable refunds after seeing that there was a real, legitimate market need for it.

Unfortunately, in your case, there's nothing much you can do if Net10 (or the store from which you bought it) doesn't support refunds. Perhaps you can try selling them on eBay for a few dollars less than the face value (ex. $47 each) to try to recoupe most of your funds.

May 11, 2011

refund of $50.00 unlimited prepaid cards
by: trhoades

I bought my net10 phone Samsung T401G about 3 months ago.... Its crap !!!!! I am a college student so I always prepay everything... I bought a total of (4) prepaid $50.00 unlimited cards now that my phone does not work net10 will not refund my cards... WHY? they are good cards.... they have not been used just bought them 2 days ago.... whats up America? How do you get away with screwing over the average joe?

Mar 31, 2011

I NEED a good smart phone
by: Bravo

@garnetngold - Where did you hear that NET10 was going to be coming out with a touchscreen 3G phone?! This is super exciting to me and I really hope you are right. I am going to be on the look out from now on for this.

Mar 13, 2011

Everyone's Entitled to Their Opinion
by: garnetngold

And, so here's mine. As far as being mislead about being able to use the unlimited plan for international calling, they do state that it's not available. Can't be more clear than that. Also, the phone selection has gotten better over time. There's even talk about a touch screen with 3G speed being introduced next month for an unbelievable price. As for customer service, well, I can tell you a lot of companies have become more difficult to deal with these days. I've spent hours on the phone for my employer trying to get her phone bill corrected and that's with a major provider. So, if I can get a decent phone, plan that fits my needs, with nationwide coverage that is affordable, and no contract, I'll find a way to deal with customer service.

Mar 01, 2011

Net10 has great value
by: jonnyjones73

If you go in expecting an iPhone level of pampering then you are going to be disappointed. If you go in expecting great signal strength with alright internet and so-so phone selection for a ridiculous low price, then you are going to be happy.

Feb 27, 2011

Net10 rocks!
by: Rachelgrey40

Ok, so the phone selection is a little lax and their customer service is pretty shoddy if something goes wrong. But you're simply not getting unlimited everything like you do on Net10 with the signal strength from Verizon and ATT towers anywhere else for 50 dollars. If you're on a budget and still want a powerful plan, then you really don't have any other options.

Dec 11, 2010

international calling
by: Anonymous

Don't try to call International on the unlimited plan. Even though neither their card or their website says that it is not alowed. I have called them and talked to them for over an hour and all they could say was they lied and are not going to do anything about the false avertising. Then they hung up on me. The false avertising comes from the website stating that international calling can be used on any of their plans. I really do not recommend them to anyone at all. At least with other companies you know upfront where you stand. Here they laugh in your face.

Nov 09, 2010

New Net10 Unlimited allows almost ANY Net10 phone
by: New Net10 unlimited, ANY Net10 phone (almost)

There have been THREE versions of Net10 unlimited.
1)Originally launched in 2008. Ran on Att. Unlimited talk/text only . $80 (good price at that time). Any Net10 phone allowed.

2)Early 2010. Version 2. $50 unlimited talk/text/411/data. Worked with ONLY Net10 unlimited phones. Available ONLY through Target. Did NOT ALLOW standard Net10 phones.

3)Current version. Allows ANY Net10 phone on the $50 unlimited plan with these exceptions: Nokia 1600, 2600, 2100, Motorola V170,V171, C139, C155.

The current version is the best version by far. In price AND phone choice.

Oct 31, 2010

Net10 Unlimited
by: Anonymous

Yeah they have the new unlimited plan for $50, unlimited talk/text/web and all that but something else that i like is that you can switch between there plans so if you know in certain months you talk less you can use their $25 plan for 750 minutes and go back and forth real easy between the two plans.

Sep 30, 2010

net 10 unlimited phones
by: Anonymous

Right now for a limited time you can purchase the net10 unlimited plan and phone is available on line for a short time.

Sep 17, 2010

YO
by: Anonymous

ACABO DE ABLARCA NET TEN I ME DIJERON Q EL 19 DE SEPT VANA A LANZAR UNA TARJETA ILIMITADA 50 AL MES

Sep 13, 2010

Net10 Unlimited update
by: Lansing MI

I just got off the phone with Net10, gave my serial #, he said my current Net10 phone is not compatible. I asked where to get the phones, they said Target. Neither of my local targets had any idea what I was talking about. Then after being on hold, he said to keep my phone and they are going to have unlimited cards, like the current cards. I am looking forward to this hunt for the cards (sarcasm) - I really do hope to find them! I do NOT want a contract phone anywhere else. I like Net10 and don't want to spend money on a new phone as I've had mine less than a year. I've had Net10 for almost three years and have never had any problems.

Jun 30, 2010

Net10 is GREAT
by: Rocky

Net10 is awesome. I get that people are skeptical when switching over to prepaid, believe me I was too, but once you give it a shot... it is totally worth it in the long run. The savings each month are so great along with the coverage too. You just can't beat Net10. It even offers you a chance to win extra cash in a contest at Net10laughoff.com.. its a HOOT!

Jun 12, 2010

Aggravated long term customer.
by: Anonymous

Been using net10 unlimited service for a few years now. I have to get a new cell phone. I called Net10 to find out where I can get the net10 unlimited phone. I was advised that they are only sold at target. I go to target and the net10 unlimited cell phones have been pulled from the shelves. I even went to the extent of having friends in several other states go to their local target and see if it was sold there. I cant find this phone anywhere!

May 08, 2010

Net10 Prepaid Unlimited Replenishment
by: PrepaidWirelessGuy

I hear you! I think there are two general reasons why they take that approach. First, because it's usually less costly for prepaid wireless providers to take credit and debit card transactions than it is to sell topup via retailers, dealers, etc. For example, the margin and/or transaction fees are usually lower to take direct credit/debit card transactions. This lower cost allows them to have a greater profit margin, which in turn enables them to offer very high value plans like their prepaid unlimited offer.

Secondly, it takes a lot of work, both from a retailer and dealer perspective, as well as from a technology point of view. It takes a lot of system technology, processes, and relationships to support topup products that may be unique from their other PAYG topup cards.

I expect that if they're able to continue their prepaid unlimited program, Net10 will eventually allow non-credit/debit card transactions (i.e. cash) to be compatible with this plan!

May 07, 2010

no net 10 replenish unlimited card
by: Anonymous

why don't they do a top up unlimited card for those that do not have credit or debit cards. man i wish they did!!!!!!!!

Apr 13, 2010

Wrong information
by: Anonymous

Targets net10 network is not ATT. Yes! prepaid net10 phones uses ATT but the unlimited plan only available at target uses T mobiles network. So if you get good signal from T mobile you might like this plan. I do not get good signal from T mobile but I do from ATT. It's my understanding that in some parts of the country they might use a few ATT towers for access because Tracfone and net10 use mostly att for all their prepaid services except for the unlimited plan. ATT is too greedy on the cost of sharing their tower thus T mobile got the business. ATT uses their go phone unlimited on their networks towers but don't include the partners towers with the prepaid plan. You will understand when you compare coverage maps for prepaid unlimited plans. In my opinion Net10 offers the most for your money as Straight talks phones stink and cannot be reused on other networks period. Net10 phones are GMS and possibly can be reused. where as Go phone can be used on other GSM networks once unlocked. So ATT works well but has a limited coverage area. Net 10 has a better coverage area but the phones need to be unlocked if you move and ST phones are useless except on ST. Over all Net10 give the best service coverage if you get good home signals

Apr 08, 2010

Net10 Unlimited having system problems
by: Asia

I purchased a Net10 Unlimited phone from Target but after two weeks, I'm still unable to enroll in the unlimited plan. They told me they're having a system error (something to do with the towers recognizing the phones) and it will take 24-48 hours to resolve. However, every time I call they tell me the same thing and to give them another 24-48 hours. Anyone else having issues?

Mar 09, 2010

NET10 Unlimited
by: CarlM

The other difference is that NET10 uses mostly the AT&T network, whereas Straight Talk uses the Verizon network. If AT&T is stronger in your home area (like mine) then NET10 is the better option. When Straight Talk came out I was so jealous, I'm really glad Tracfone released unlimited on NET10 too. I won't use anything else!

Feb 18, 2010

Net10 Unlimited Phones
by: PrepaidWirelessGuy

I believe they're only available at Target. There's talk about it being available online, however, I only see the ability to activate the phones online, but not purchase them.

I would think that any of Net10's GSM phones could work, but they specifically identify only three available phones. Perhaps these Net10 Unlimited phones are programmed with different roaming rights than their other phones(?). Time will tell whether any Net10 GSM phone will work. If anyone has had a chance to test this, definitely please let us know!

Feb 17, 2010

net10 phone
by: brenda

i cant find one of these phones they say you have to use

Feb 05, 2010

Net10 Prepaid Unlimited Plan at Target
by: PrepaidWirelessGuy

Yes, Net10 announced/launched on 2/1/10 that they're offering a $50 unlimited plan available at Target. It sure beats the previous offer that they had!

You can check out their coverage map on the website; it looks quite good. Net10 is an MVNO on the AT&T network. Net10 is owned by TracFone, and TracFone is behind the Straight Talk offer. TracFone has had a multi-brand strategy to address different markets. They also offer the SafeLink free cell phone service for income eligible households. We're starting to see Boost Mobile also take a similar approach now that they have Virgin Mobile, as well as their own version of SafeLink called Assurance Wireless.

Anyway, back to your question. Yes, the Net10 offer appears to be real. The only thing to consider is that it appears as though you need to have a credit/debit card setup on autopay in order to participate in the program. i.e. They don't appear to be currently offering topup/replenishment cards. So it's a slightly different demographic, but for those people with a credit/debit card, it sounds like a good option worth considering!

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