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TracFone Wireless I've been using tracfone for about four years now

I've been using tracfone for about four years now. The company has always solved my problems satisfactorily.

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TracFone Wireless Value

Great service, price, and connecting. Have had for many years and good selection of phones. I have used it all over the country even when others would not work.

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TracFone Wireless GREAT First Touch Fone

For a first phone this teaches responsibility and how to spend your money wisely.
Ex: "Should I buy a toy that i will only use for a month or two or should I buy a phone card so I can text and call my parents/friends and emergencies?

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Our verdict: Complaints Board rates TracFone Wireless highly, signaling it as a legitimate option for users seeking reliable services. Despite this endorsement, the 34% resolution rate for complaints about TracFone Wireless raises questions. Diligently reviewing TracFone Wireless's client feedback and resolution practices is recommended for those considering TracFone Wireless's services, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of its legitimacy and commitment to customer satisfaction.

TracFone Wireless earns 86% level of Trustworthiness

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  • TracFone Wireless has been found to only resolve 34% of 24 negative reviews, indicating a lack of commitment to addressing customer concerns. Many customers have experienced long wait times for responses or resolutions, unhelpful or inaccurate answers to their questions, and a lack of follow-up or updates on the status of their issues.
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  1. Pros
    1. Affordable plans with no contracts
    2. Nationwide coverage on top networks
    3. Flexible prepaid options for control
    4. No hidden fees or credit checks
    5. Extensive selection of phones
  1. Cons
    1. Limited high-speed data options
    2. No family or multi-line plans
    3. Network prioritization issues
    4. Fewer premium phone choices
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TracFone Wireless I've been using tracfone.com since 2008

I've been using tracfone.com since 2008. I am very happy with them. They have great customer service. One of the phones on my account quit working within the warranty period and they sent me a new one asap. Since then I bought 2 more phones for my family and haven't had any other problems.

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TracFone Wireless Great Customer Service

Recently TracFone merged with Verizon and I was disappointed and tried going with Consumer Cellular which was a disaster. I got upset with TracFone because of the process of merging with Verizon but I ended up going back to them for help. They were wonderful and sent me a brand new Motorola cell phone. They then walked me through the process of switching my old cell to new cell. Customer service reps were fantastic and patient with me as I am 73 years old and my hearing was not so good. Long story short...HAPPY CUSTOMER!

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TracFone Wireless Great customer service

As the title says. You can get in touch with an actual person quickly. Every time I've needed customer service they've solved my problem quick.

Good service provider for cheap phones and plans. The cheapest option is to buy the $125 for a year of airtime and use auto-refill and just buy data addons as you need them. I did the math and for me even with the addons I was paying the equivalent $20-25 a month that way. DO NOT byop though; they discontinue service for your phone after a while (for me it was about year) as a business strategy to make you buy one of their phones.

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TracFone Wireless Auto refill troubles

I enrolled in auto refill because of a discount offer of $5.00 per month. After signing up, I did not receive the discount. I added my credit card information and the offer "magically" disappeared. I called customer service and no less than 3 people hung up on me when I tried to get the issue resolved. Now, I am trying to get a refund for my entire service and disconnect my service. Please be careful with this company. They are extremely unprofessional.
UPDATE: The problem has been solved. I was given what was previously promised and 2 months free service for the inconveniences. All is well. Thank you!

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TracFone Wireless Almost everything can be done on this user friendly

Almost everything can be done on this user friendly website. Seldom do you ever need to speak with someone, and immediate responses back from support. I use this site / company to manage 3 phones.

I never, ever thought I would buy a prepaid phone, and now between my wife and I and an emergency one for our kids, we have 3 of them and no more Verizon or Sprint Bills that leave you wondering what on earth happened each month to make the bill so high. Just by buying the phone for $15 then the Double Minutes for Life card (it is imperative you buy this card, I believe it is $19.99) you can get your rate down to less than. 08 a minute. Cards go up to 800 minutes, a 200 card and a google search for "Tracfone Promo Code" to enter along with you card number and which will usually give you a free 50-60 minutes on top of your $29.99 200 minute code will leave you with 460 minutes for $29.95. A 400 minute card with a promo code (there are always promo codes) and the Double Minutes for Life Card which you only had to enter once when you purchased it, will get you 400x2 = 800 and the promo code will add another 90-120 minutes for 920 minutes for $39.95. These rates are fantastic compared to any cell phone plans I have ever had and I have had a cell phone going all the way back to the carrier bags in 1990. This is the best deal I have seen. Texts are 3 for 1 minute. Web access is about 3 minutes per 1 phone minute. Emails I think are one minute. Great deals. I (and this may not be the same for you) get better reception and fewer dropped calls here in central MA. Than I did with Sprint, Verizon and a long time ago Cellular One.
Regrettably though, calling information costs a whopping 25 minutes. Tracfone also does not offer the most functional phones. For dialing, speaking clearly both regularly and on speaker, and a decent camera (nothing like a top smartphone's camera - but gets the job done) You want to send a quick pic of something at a store, yard sale, flea market to your wife, of a decent picture from a Bruins game to your son, it's fine. You want a memory keeping photo, not the right provider. I should not I am using the Motorola 376g which is an upgrade over my original phone and still only cost $14.[protected]@ Wal-Mart.
Further problems, the internet is tough to use, it's web enabled, but with the small screen (I like small phones but now I am needing access to web and email, GPS and hot-spot connectivity) it is not easy to navigate. You can get to ebay and check your bank account. Great selection of games and ringtones. Bottom line is, if you do not need to be a Crackberry addict, if you just need a decent phone to call and text on whilst just occasionally needing services like information, the web and high-quality photos and want to control you spending, Tracfone is the company to go with. Much more attractive to our family than the huge costs of phones, plans, apps, and taxes, add-ons, etc. that added up to $175/ mo when we were both on Sprint or Verizon. We save 2 thousand dollars a year!
Regarding the Motorola 376g the battery lasts 3 days with active use, and the speaker phone is up there and better than some of the more expensive phones I have had with a plan and my friends current HTC or iPhones. Great speaker on this. In two years - and this is unbelievable - the battery has not degraded, where I used to always have to go online and order a new battery every 12-18 months.
I have conducted business working with CEO's directors, VP's and celebrities with this phone for several years. It is dependable and the only drawback is I can't get my Microsoft Outlook emails. At least I do not know how.
I found the customer service exceptional. When I switched phones, I got immediate attention and call backs and a credit of several hundred minutes for the inconvenience of spending over an hour on what should have been an easier process. I have received several other credits for inconveniences, all you have to do is ask. They really do care about customer service.
The biggest drawback is to Tracfone is that they do not offer top of the line smartphones. However, it is at the least useable for emergencies and sporadic use, effective for mom's, dad's, kid's, the older folk, business people, even sales-people and executives. The only thing that could get in your way is either your ego or your absolute need for apps like GPS or Outlook email access. Stores up to 200 numbers and phone number is transferrable when you want to move to another service provider.
I should lastly point out that you can add minutes both at tracfone.com and directly on your phone too using either your credit card, or a store bought phone card with can be foudn everywhere from Walmart to Target and Toys R' Us to your local gas station or convenience store. Everyone carries them.
I would urge you, in fact it is imperative or you are throwing money out the window to 1. Buy the Double Minutes for Life card immediately when buying your phone and before paying for your first minute, and google "Tracfone Promo Codes" and look at several of the sites for the best free minute code before every using that credit of tracfone cards, or you are throwing money away.

I hope your experience with Tracfone is as good as mine has been. I always thought negatively of pre-paid phones. Tracfone showed me how my closed-mindedness and prejudices can negatively affect me - I wish I had done this years sooner. All the best... Josey Wales

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TracFone Wireless Gets one star because I can't give negative stars

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROVIDER! Literally the only good thing I can say about Tracfone is that they were able to ship me a cellular telephone effectively. Notice I didn't say they shipped me a "working" cell phone, however. And that was just the first of several delights I had in dealing with this company over the past two-plus weeks.

In attempting to use online customer support to try and address my issue? I learned that, essentially, online customer support doesn't exist. An attempt to initiate a chat about my technical issue very quickly went into a circular hell between asking me for information about the phone (which they should have had on file, but didn't), offering me new services for the phone that didn't work in the first place, and/or asking for my name (despite it being necessary to initiate a customer service chat). Giving up on the autobots, I then called their customer service line - and then the REAL fun began.

A disclaimer here: I'm a former call center manager. As such, I never get aggravated with CSR's; in part because I know the job, and in part because more often than not a CSR is capable of only doing so much, whether by lack of training or company policies that restrict them. There are, however, some basic things which are universal. Or, at least, I thought they were prior to dealing with Tracfone:

1. Speak Coherent English. While I've dealt with CSR's from the Indian subcontinent for over a quarter century, prior to my Tracfone experience I've never, ever had an experience where I've had to ask *everyCSR I spoke with to repeat themselves, sometimes 4-5 times over, in order to understand what they're saying. I've no problem with accented English. I can't, however, parse incoherent English.

2. Be Empathetic, if not Chatty. Customer support calls are often made by people on their last nerve due to their predicament, and part of a CSR's job is "charm and disarm." It's de-escalation, and it's a good tool to have in your arsenal whether you're dealing with an irritated customer or not. Tracfone's people? Well, they don't have this skill. At all. In fact, 90% of the time, you'll probably be sitting there wondering if anyone's still listening - because after every sentence they utter? They mute themselves.

3. Case Documentation. This doesn't appear to exist at Tracfone, at all. I spoke with four different CSR's today, on the same call, being transferred from one to another. Not one of them documented any part of their interaction with me - something I know because I had to provide all four with *verybasic customer information that they *absolutelyshould have had readily available. In my world, not doing proper case documentation flat-out got you fired. In fact, it'd get the person not doing it, *andtheir immediate supervisor, fired. At Tracfone however? Meh.

4. You Don't Make a Pitch to a Customer Who Comes To You With an Issue. My call to resolve a technical support problem is NOT A SALES OPPORTUNITY. You'd be amazed at how many companies perceive it as one - but you'd probably not be amazed at how many customers drop you like a bad habit by seeing it as such.

5. If You Get Cut Off? Get Back To Them. At Once. Each of the four CSR's I dealt with had not one, not two, not three, but *fourdifferent means of getting back to me in the event of a disconnected call. Sure enough, a disconnect occurred as a CSR was attempting a troubleshooting step. If I've taken the effort to reach out to you about a customer service issue and you disconnect me? I understand. Accidents happen. But when you don't reach back out to me afterward? You're telling me that my business doesn't mean anything to you. And I act accordingly.

Simply put, customer service is not Tracfone's thing. There's no financial savings or other logic you can conjure to justify buying a Tracfone product that will outweigh the NIGHTMARE that their customer service represents. Again... just for emphasis... STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROVIDER!

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TracFone Wireless Didn't think this company could get any worse, but it has done

If I didn't only use my mobile phone for emergencies and didn't mind have a monthly mobile phone bill for a phone that I virtually never use I would never ever have used such a terrible, terrible company. I am absolutely livid right now. I can't tell you how many hours of my life I have wasted with this company just for what should be something simple that they turn into a horrendous ordeal and drama. Today I am now onto the third person, first one on live chat called Antonio who was somewhat rude, then to somebody on the phone, and now back on live chat, just to change to a different phone and not have all of minutes and data and service date stolen from me by them. I am still waiting right now.

First, I had to wait for a sim card, which came today. Then I was a very long time on live chat with that rude Antonio just trying to change to a crummy tracfone from my smartphone because the internet had never worked on the smartphone since I've had tracfone. However, he managed to delete virtually everything including my service date.

Next, I tried the phone because I was going to have Antonio again on live chat and I wasn't going through that with him again. It was some woman who was very hard to understand, I think in the Philippines, and tracfone is such a crappy company that their equipment doesn't even work for them. She kept telling me the system was not working to let her do whatever she was supposed to be trying to do. She managed to put the service ending date back on, but nothing else. Also, even though I paid extra for the smartphone 'service', and they should have refunded some money or given me extra minutes or data or extended the service date or something, they actually take things away from you for downgrading to a different phone that isn't a smartphone.

The third person, another woman, who I am now still waiting on live chat to do something, and she's been waiting for maybe the last hour or so for a supervisor that I asked for to come, told me that their records only show 1/10 of the minutes I've actually got and nothing else, and that only the phone minutes transfer to a phone that isn't a smartphone when changing from a smartphone.

I asked her to change the phone back to my smartphone again, in that case, and give me back all of my minutes and data That has to be a big drama, too. The crappy tracfone sim card has an obliterated, unreadable number on it. I have asked her several times, don't they have a record of that in my account, It's their byop sim card, for heavens; sake. I just had that phone still in use today, and I still haven't got an answer. It's please wait a moment, let me check that over and over, whilst I sit here waiting and waiting and waiting for nothing to ever happen. She obviously wasn't paying any attention because she didn't seem to get that it was a tracfone sim card and there was a record of it that they could access. Then she almost disconnected me, saying I haven't heard from you for a while. What did she expect? I've been waiting and waiting for her to do something. Also, I'm exhausted with typing with one finger on a tablet. I'm using my computer for this, and I suppose I should have known I'd be hours on live chat with these people. They can't do something simple. They are bloody useless. I'm a very patient person. I don't know anybody more patient than I am, but these people have more than tried my patience to the limit.

The third person did nothing but sit there saying the same things over and over and eventually, after probably a couple of hours, connected me to a different department. That person put my phone back to the one I had before, the smartphone, but then she couldn't add any minutes or anything to it because the whole system is down. She said she had to get a higher department to do something, but they also had their system down and it won't be back for another couple of hours, if it really ever does comes back by then. In the meantime, I don't have any mobile phone service at all now. The one I had changed to that I have now changed back from to the smartphone I've been using has no airtime on it. The phone I changed back to has nothing on it, either, because they have different towers or something for the different types of phone and have to add my minutes and data and all of that back. Now I have to contact them yet again, and II won't have the use of the data, but I want it back because I paid for it and in case I get another smartphone. I wouldn't have the data either way. The smartphone doesn't work on the internet, and they stole my data from me for changing to the other phone.The supervisor never did come to the chat. It's no wonder when their service is so crappy as it is that supervisors aren't available for all of the many complaints they must get. 'I really don't think there can be a worse company than this one, not just for mobile phone service, but for anything.

I contacted them on live chat after a few hours when their system was supposedly going to be working again, and guess what? She wouldn't even answer me when I asked them first if their system was working. There was supposedly an error that wouldn't let them load the information onto my phone. They told me to try again in 24 hours, so fantastic, I've got no mobile phone service at all, which means I can't even leave my house. I am absolutely fuming, and I've been looking for another phone and another company.

It is the following day and more runaround, being passed amongst more useless people on live chat and on the phone. The only purpose these people serve is to make your life miserable. I only barely have a phone now. It is so slow to respond and ring now after dialling a number that I thought I didn't even have phone service. It goes black in between dialling and ringing, which it didn't do before. They stole over 5,000 texts from me.It's true I don't text, but I paid for them as part of their crappy service and they have no right to steal them. They also stole some of my data. They've done that before, about twice as much as they stole this time. I had never even used any data, and it disappeared. The texting won't work, the internet won't work, and they used to before changing my phone to their lousy company. I have never felt so much intense hatred for anyone as I do for this company. If you've got high blood pressure, avoid them, which you should do anyway, and if you didn't have it before, you will.

25 October 2019 - Another nasty surprise from tracfone. I bought a new factory unlocked phone and took it to a new provider so I could be shot of tracfone forever. I was testing my new phone to see what would show on the screen on my tracfone phone because I still have some partially restored service on it. It didn't ring. It went straight to voicemail, which I have never set up. Tracfone did this without my knowledge, and if I hadn't been testing my new phone I would never have known. I just would never have got any phone calls on it any more.

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TracFone Wireless We bought a phone in Nov

We bought a phone in Nov. 2021 from Tracfone and today they finally told me they can only fix my phone if I get a new phone number and add new minutes to the phone. I already bought 2 phone cards for this phone @ $21.00 ea. because it would not accept the first one. I spent $21.10 for the phone also. Now because they can't get my phone attached to a network I am suppose to purchase another phone card. I would get the same results... The also would not send me a new phone or a refund... I'm DONE with this company. Also we tried 3 times to resolve this and the last time I was on the phone for 4 hours with them...

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There is NO connection. My son talked on the phone to them for over an hour to find out what the problem is and they said they would call back. Ha Ha Ha. Of course, they didn't and they won't. At one point when my son was talking to them, he heard the guy snoring? Go elsewhere. Never again for me.

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I've been a TracFone user for 20 years and was very happy with them until recently. I had to switch from my old 3G phone to a 5G Phone. They even provided a free Motorola phone for me. The transfer was horrible. I was on the phone with them for hours at a time for over a week. They finally sent a new SIM card and my number was transferred, but not my minutes. Their motto is "Unlimited Carry Over" of Data and Minutes. They refuse to honor the minutes I had on the old phone. I had over 4,600 minutes that I had paid for over the years. I look at this as a breach of contract and am very disappointed with TracFone. I will be switching to another service. I will not use their sister services either which include: Tracfone, Net10, Straight Talk, SafeLink, Telcel and Total Wireless.

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Go without a phone instead of this company!I've been trying to cancel a "plan" for months now and I don't even know how many phone calls, "chats" etc, I've gotten dropped or hung up on, or just left on hold for hours.Yes, hours! Why? Because once you finally get a live one, you want to hold on for dear life!My elderly friend was flooded out of his home, he didn't have a phone at all for three months, but we finally got him a new phone and got it set up so he could at least dial 911.Since, he moved into a new home and has a landline, but keeps his cell phone so he's got a way for the comm center to contact him because, at age 81, he's still a member and president of the local volunteer fire company.He's having me do the computer stuff because he doesn't do computers, but this has got to be the ONLY COMPANY I'VE EVER DEALT WITH THAT REFUSES TO CANCEL A PLAN, or at least shut the damned thing off completely.I've done everything possible except changing his credit card number, in order for this to end.Should he have to do something like that? It's entirely doable, going to be a pain in the a*** but not compared to this wretched company that has no regard for human beings and I can't believe any of the operators/agents enjoy working for them, they must hear a lot of foul language, which I normally try to refrain from using. I try my best to be nice but holy horse manure, enough is enough *** needs to be shut down NOW! If I could I'd personally go short sheet someone high up!

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Tracfone lies about hotspot service! You will see hotspot offered with 8 GB, but, Tracfone DOES NOT offer a hotspot service.

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TracFone Wireless We chose Tracfone to have a hassle-free connection

We chose Tracfone to have a hassle-free connection. However, it turned out to be the opposite. I can't imagine what the worst experience would be like. Last week, I was informed that my mother could purchase a new phone and update her number and minutes. But this week, I had to deal with two different tech support agents who claimed they couldn't access her phone anymore. The security code that was acceptable last week is now invalid when we tried to transfer our prepaid minutes. This is a complete ripoff! We rarely used the phone, only because we had to. Now, I think we will return the new phone and request a refund. We are done with this. If you need to contact me, please call the house. I will be reaching out to Tracfone and then filing a complaint on ComplaintsBoard.com.

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If I could give them a zero I would. The customer service reps are rude. They will not unlock my phone that is paid for and then when I call to try to unlock it they said I have to get a plan arrive for 30 days and then they will unlock it. I see why everyone hate T-Mobile. Verizon is way better

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They are by far the worst company I have ever dealt with. It didn't use to be this way, but apparently their merger with Verizon has made the system unusable. I purchased a phone about ten days ago, after many failed attempts to activate the new phone, dozens of phone calls and hours on the phone they decided to give me a refund. When I called to get the refund they began with we have to research and then when I raised my voice because frankly I have had it they hung up on me. They could not reactivate my blind sons original phone because they say the new phone is working. However when you look at the phone it is not activated. So now he is left without a phone, and until I can calm myself to continue with their poor customer service and ineptness I guess no refund either. At this point they can keep the cost of the phone because I'm not going to be this upset over 200.00 it is not worth it. Maybe I will try again tomorrow. If you want to keep your sanity do not use Tracfone. also not being but some of the people I have spoken to are extremely hard to understand. I have worked many years with people from other countries, so I think that I am pretty good at deciphering but this is next level. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!

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I have been with them for years and have purchased a number of phones through them and loved them recommend them to everyone. I just went on their website to purchas a new phone through smart pay like I always do and the next thing I know the full amount of the phone came out of my bank account account which I did not have in there. And when I called to get it fix the employee said there is nothing they can do until I receive the phone and processed to tell me it was my fault because I went on the website and ordered from them.

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After 10 months of service, my phone quit working, had a broken screen and I had paid for coverage of any thing happening to it, made a customer service call while I still had coverage to replace with service, was referred to an indemnity web site where I was directed to file a claim, which I did. After a few days there was no notice from Tracfone or the indemnity company. I made another call to the customer service number and was directed to the " Warehouse" (not a warehouse), I also tried to pull the indemnity company up on my computer (from browser history) and got a " Web site for sale " prompt! I have made very many calls form my desk top computer < VOIP > Have been hung up on by " Warehouse " representees, told I would have phone in hand, even told I was to receive an upgraded phone, all missed service and activation by today, 1/16/2023. Today I was told that our agreement still stands but they are waiting for the tracking number. Every customer service representee on the service ticket number I have has told me all I have to do is wait except the one whom I had made the agreement with. She said I would have phone in hand in 1 to 3 working days. Today would be the third day, so I called as I have no phone. This is now my main complaint, they failed in their agreement to resolve my issue.

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TracFone Wireless We have had tracfones/service for many years and really never had a problem with the phones or the service until this

We have had tracfones/service for many years and really never had a problem with the phones or the service until this year, when we needed to contact Customer Service for a defective International Card. Dealing with them was extremely time consuming, frustrating and I felt like we were just going in circles. After promised return calls from them that never happened to lengthy conversations that never lead anywhere it seemed like they were just trying to string us along until we gave up. The last phone call lasted 41 minutes. Most of that time was spent listening to the rep saying: I am getting more information, please hold. Sooooo, the one and only time we needed customer service, we were extremely disappointed.

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I have been a Tracfone customer for nearly 30 years. Two weeks ago my husband's phone was intermittently not to able to receive calls. It would go straight to voicemail. I called Tracfone and they did various things to it and then it would work for a little while and start doing it again. After about 5 or 6 calls I was sent to the management direct response hotline. Once again all the tests were done. Then he could no longer make calls. Bottom line was: Tracfone is now owned by *** and my husband's sim card was *** and they no longer use ***. We had purchased a Tracfone *** sim card but was told there was no *** in our area with Tracfone yet. So he has a $400.00 one plus 7 phone that he can't use because Tracfone says it is no longer compatible. Even though he's had it with them for 2 years. And my phone uses *** which I was told is no longer used by Tracfone. So I could get shut off at any time also. We were told we would get a warning and then be able to migrate the service. Instead they just dump you with no warning! We will be left with no service and as elderly customers that is NOT a good thing! Something has to be done about this! -zero stars

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They couldn't activate my phone. Finally got a rep who I couldn't understand, but was no help. I had to switch servers.

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I ordered a phone through Tracfone for my husband for Christmas. We got the phone and the phone did not work at all. Not at all! He went on the chat and they told him we would have to pay for the phone to be shipped back. He called and asked to speak to a supervisor and was told that what the chat person told him was wrong. Was told a new phone was being shipped out and was giving a ticket #. When it didn't arrive he called the automated number and was told it had been shipped. Still no phone 2 weeks later. Got on chat and they person told him he had to send this broken phone back first ( not what the supervisor told him ). Now he is back on the phone with them and we will see what happens this time. Tracfone has the worst customer service I have ever seen in my life. After this we will file a complaint with the BBB. If this isn't resolved, I will also charge the return fees to *** and file a complaint with *** and have the charges removed. The worst part is that I had Tracfone and they did the exact same thing to me. I left them and went with another service. So, this is a scam they are doing to people. Without a doubt. It is fraud and they should be investigated as such.

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TracFone Wireless I have been using Tracfone for about ten years now

I have been using Tracfone for about ten years now. The phones and cell service meet my needs, which are not very demanding. However, their technical support is not very good. I have contacted them three times over the years. The first time, I was fortunate enough to speak to someone who spoke English clearly, and they resolved my issue quickly. The next two times, both within the past year, I was transferred from one technician to another, and none of them were able to assist me. They were excessively polite and kept thanking me for my time, addressing me as "Miss [Name]," which became quite annoying. After spending an hour and then two hours, they had nothing helpful to offer. Just last week, during my most recent encounter with Tracfone support, I spent two hours without any resolution. Frustrated, I turned to Reddit and found a solution to my problem within ten minutes.

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TracFone Wireless We ordered phones to replace the ones we already have active with Tracfone

We ordered phones to replace the ones we already have active with Tracfone. Up until this experience, it has been decent for the price paid. This was awful! One of the phones had a bad display, so we called right away to have it replaced. The woman I spoke with was very unpleasant. There were a few times she was yelling at me for stressing her out and confusing her. I thought this was a simple fix; phone came in, charged it, tried to power it up and the screen display does not work. It will say "Hello Moto" and nothing else. I already had a difficult time hearing and understanding her with all of the excess background commotion. There were a lot of other voices talking like at a call center. I'm not even sure the situation was taken care of and am hoping that in the next few business days we find out. I would use extreme caution when trying to speak with a representative regarding issues with your phone.

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TracFone Wireless my phone went out of service, and talking to them and i was suppose to get a new free phone yesteday

my phone went out of service, and talking to them and i was suppose to get a new free phone yesteday. NOTHING,, paid for shipping for overnight delivery,, for $5.36,, i request that back, wasted 4 hours on hold waiting ti talk to someone,, they told me i will get it TODAY, and nothing, chatted again with them, giving me the run around, that they were going to call at 11:15,,, still waiting,,, they useless, the workers dont know what to do, just to get a paycheck, and let the customers suffer

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TracFone Wireless We have been with TracFone for at least 15 years, We got a family plan , three years ago , on July 8 2020 , They turned

We have been with TracFone for at least 15 years, We got a family plan , three years ago , on July 8 2020 , They turned my phone off, I called them, They said it was a new phone, I would have to purchase air time to have it activated, I told them about the plan, They wouldn't listen , so I payed for one, I tried to add my phone to the account, when I couldn't, I contacted them, They said I was on the account, They no longer have that plan, I believe, they did that to get more money, I don't believe I can do anything, But I told my wife to put in a BBB complaint.

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TracFone Wireless I have been a TracFone user for around 20 years now

I have been a TracFone user for around 20 years now. Recently, in 2020 or 2021, I have noticed that they have become sneaky with the way they handle texting minutes. They have reduced the number of characters allowed in a text message from 145 to 140. It's important to note that using an emoji counts as multiple texts. What's even more frustrating is that they now break up incoming messages into multiple texts instead of one. Each of these texts deducts minutes from your balance, allowing them to use up more of your minutes. For instance, the first line of a message will come through as one text, followed by the next sentence as two texts, and so on. TracFone is suitable if you don't use your cell phone frequently, but if they continue with these deceptive practices, I will switch to a different plan.

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TracFone Wireless The phone system itself has worked fine

The phone system itself has worked fine. However, customer service and refilling minutes the last several years has only got worse. I have an old phone. It does not update without having to call customer service to get my new service date expiration and my minutes to show on my phone. It was a pain to have to do it but the customer service was able to do the various steps to get it to happen. This past November 16, 2021 was the 1st real time the gal I talked with had no idea what she was doing or what needed to be done to get my phone updated. After an hour she passed me to someone higher up . I waited 15 minutes and no one came to the phone. Feb 14, 2022 is next expiration so I went on-line to extend 90 days. It took my money but no updates on my phone. Again I called. Had a 30 minute wait for callback. The gal called and sounded just like the gal I had in November. Again I told he the steps needed to get the updates and again she failed to be able to handle it. She said their system shows the update yet I can't see if on my phone nor on the website for my account. The text 611611 to see balance never works on my phone either. I should have about 775 units left and 90 days from 2/14 but she could not confirm this nor can I see the info anywhere. She hung up on me. Facebook says SIM cards have to be changed or new phones gotten by 2/22/22 but no one has ever contacted me about any of this. Will I lose my service on 2/22/22 even after paying for 90 days of service?

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TracFone Wireless My wife and I received calls from Tracfone, instructing us to order a compatible SIM card for ******* and switch by

My wife and I received calls from Tracfone, instructing us to order a compatible SIM card for *** and switch by July 22nd. We spent over 9 hours on the phone with representatives from *** who lacked the necessary skills to help us. It wasn't until the next day, after many more hours on the phone, that we finally reached someone who could assist my wife and send us the correct SIM card. Now, I am attempting to switch my phone from Tracfone to ***'s network. However, after spending 9 hours on the phone with poorly trained individuals who have difficulty speaking English, I have lost my patience. It seems that these individuals, contracted by ***, are trying to conceal the issues related to the acquisition of Tracfone.

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TracFone Wireless Customer Reviews Overview

TracFone Wireless is a prepaid mobile phone service provider offering a variety of wireless plans without long-term contracts. Their services include talk, text, and data with flexible options to suit individual needs. TracFone operates as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), utilizing the networks of major carriers to provide coverage. They also offer a selection of smartphones and basic cell phones, catering to a range of preferences and budgets. Customers can purchase airtime cards or enroll in auto-refill programs directly through TracFone's website or authorized retailers.

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Product Range and Availability:

TracFone Wireless offers a variety of mobile phone options, allowing customers to choose the device that best suits their needs. Additionally, they provide different plans and packages, giving users the flexibility to select the one that fits their usage requirements. TracFone Wireless boasts excellent coverage and network reliability, ensuring that customers can stay connected wherever they go.

Pricing and Value for Money:

TracFone Wireless offers competitive prices for both devices and plans. Their pricing is comparable to other wireless providers in the market. In addition to affordable rates, TracFone Wireless includes additional features and services in their plans, providing customers with great value for their money.

Customer Service and Support:

TracFone Wireless provides accessible and responsive customer support. Customers can easily contact their customer service team through various channels, such as phone, email, or live chat. TracFone Wireless is known for efficiently resolving issues and complaints, ensuring a satisfactory customer experience.

Network Coverage and Quality:

TracFone Wireless offers extensive coverage area and reliable signal strength. Users can expect consistent data speed and reliable network performance. When compared to other wireless providers, TracFone Wireless stands out for its excellent network coverage and quality.

Ease of Use and User Experience:

TracFone Wireless's website provides a user-friendly interface with easy navigation and functionality. The activation and setup process is straightforward, allowing customers to quickly get their devices up and running. TracFone Wireless offers a seamless user experience with convenient features.

Flexibility and Customization:

TracFone Wireless offers flexibility to its customers by allowing them to switch plans or add-ons as per their needs. They also provide options for international calling or roaming, catering to users who frequently travel. TracFone Wireless ensures that customers have control over their accounts and usage.

Contract and Terms:

TracFone Wireless offers flexible service agreements with varying lengths. They have transparent terms and conditions, ensuring customers are aware of any early termination fees or penalties. TracFone Wireless maintains transparency in billing and charges, providing a hassle-free experience.

Additional Features and Services:

TracFone Wireless offers additional features such as mobile hotspot availability, enabling users to share their data connection with other devices. They also provide international calling options, allowing customers to stay connected with their loved ones abroad. TracFone Wireless offers value-added services like device insurance or extended warranties, providing peace of mind to customers.

Overall Satisfaction and Recommendation:

TracFone Wireless receives positive overall ratings from users. Customers are likely to recommend TracFone Wireless to others due to its reliable service, competitive pricing, and excellent customer support. While TracFone Wireless has its strengths, it is important to note that some users may experience occasional weaknesses, such as limited device options or specific coverage issues in certain areas.

Competitor Comparison:

When compared to other wireless providers, TracFone Wireless stands out for its unique features and advantages. Their competitive pricing, extensive coverage, and flexible plans make them a strong choice. However, it is essential to consider factors such as specific coverage requirements or device preferences when choosing TracFone Wireless over its competitors.
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