Which tracfones use verizon

Tracfone doesn't really care where you are, they just use the zip to determine which type of phone to send you when ordering on their website, but this sometimes has problems. There was a way to tell from the SIM serial which service it was, I assume this is still true. I've been considering the Centura phone but there is a similar problem in my area with CDMA phones, Verizon works great but Sprint not so much.

I don't really know how to make sure to get the Verizon other than just ask and hope for the best. If it isn't this easy for others, Portland's a semi-major city and the 'I travel there often' tip should work easily. Thanks for the updated, truly helpful, informative website! Other than entering your zip code, can you find out which carriers support TracFone in various markets? For example, can you find out where a T-Mobile supported TracFone will work?

Have a very old, still very useable, cellphone but looking for a newer model. Would like to know, because I get great service with it where I am located when some people with smartphones don't always have good service, and want the new phone to be the same network.

I have never been able to use my Tracfone in Canada, even only a short distance from the border. Great information here, thank you. Now that I know I want a cdma phone where I live. How do I tell if the phone is Verizon or Sprint? I've read that the sim cards ending letters can clue you in on this. Try doing it the other way.

After you buy a month's service on that phone through the provider by the day is cheap you should be able to use the phone on another service.

If you look at the unofficial coverage map from this blog you can see there are a few areas like Vancouver where two people get service on Tracfone. Canadian cell plans are limited and expensive. There are lots of cheap but really nice unlocked GSM smartphones coming out now and it would be great to just buy a SIM from Tracfone and buy their service. I'm currently using an LG Tracfone ending with G. They are selling the G for my zip. Do you know the reason for that?

Not all Tracfone's ended in G or C. Example of some is LG or Motorola V But now they starting to. I had to contact Tracfone regarding my old Motorola V and they ask me for info from cell and told it runs off Verizon. How can I request the carrier when I buy a G model phone??? Can you tell me which local stores carry the 'Big Easy' Tracfone?

I can tell from the packaging code which carrier comes with the phone. I live in Delaware. In my area only Verizon will work. I had gobs of problems with Tracfone. Sent me wrong phones. I bought a number Tracfone said would work, which would not.

Made many long expensive calls to Tracfone trying to get problem solved. Now I understand they simply sent me wrong phones. Plus they refused reimburse my lost minutes, which I had bought from them. Problem with Tracfone - you can only "hope" you get a phone that will work. So now I have 5 Tracfones which will not work in my area. Tracfone indifferent to problem.

Tracfone's website asks where the phone will primarily be USED! To the best of my knowledge you can live in Timbuktu and ask for a phone to be used in Siberia joking here of course , and Tracfone will sell you whatever you desire. So, if you need a "C" phone, find a zip that will support it, and order away. A great tip though, is to ask friends, relatives, or whatever that live in your area to ascertain what cell service works best where.

Tracfone website states I should use a GSM type phone, but that service is terrible, and I cannot make or receive calls from my home. My wife had old fashioned "candy bar" Motorola C type which she never had an ounce of trouble with.

I ordered a LG C and reception is fantastic. Check carefully folks, as trying to correct the problem will give you a gigantic headache. Trust me, no joke! My GSM phone did, in fact, have one. I have a Samsung galaxy g4, how can I tell if it's a gsm or CDMA and if it's a gsm can I be unlocked to be used on any gsm network if itz a gsm phone. Big help. Before you buy, check the phone prices on Amazon.

I purchased an LG G tracphone a couple years ago. Got service fine. All of a sudden about 4 months ago, I quit getting signal in my area.

Now they are saying there is NO service in my area. All I need is a phone for emergencies when I drive. I have a tablet and computer for that. I have an interesting dilemma. My husband has an old LGc. I have an LGc. I seldom get any bars in the house and texting is iffy. I usually have to wait and see a few bars, then send.

I don't understand why his older than dirt phone has great reception, but mine doesn't. His phone was activated in another area since we hadn't moved yet. I purchased the phone with the intention of using it where we moved. Mine was activated in the house or nearby. I forget, it's been a while. Could this be the reason? I have read wi-fi will still eat up minutes since you can't disable 3G. Subscribe To Posts Atom. Comments Atom. Email subscription from FeedBurner.

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