Straight Talk is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that operates in the United States using the Verizon network infrastructure. It provides some of the best prepaid plans that meet modern data-hungry smartphones. Unlimited data plans for smartphones start at $45 and speed gets reduced once you are past Straight Talk’s limit of fair usage.
Straight Talk also provides Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) service. ACP is a government initiative that subsidized phone plans up to $30 per month for individuals receiving government benefit and up to $75 per month for households in tribal lands.
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Straight Talk Plans
Straight Talk plans are available for Wireless phones, homophone Tablets, personal hotspots, and Remote alert plans.
Straight Talk Wireless Phone Plan
Bronze Unlimited
Nationwide + Calls to Canada & Mexico
$35 /mo
10GB
Hotspot Enabled up to 5GB≈
First 10GB data at high speed, then 2G*
Silver Unlimited
Nationwide + Calls to Canada & Mexico + Unlimited Data*
$45 /mo
Unlimited Data*
Includes 5GB Hotspot Data
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Gold Unlimited
Nationwide + Calls to Canada & Mexico + Unlimited Data*
$55 /mo
Unlimited Data*
Includes 15GB of Hotspot Data
100GB Cloud Storage
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2-Lines Gold Unlimited
Nationwide + Calls to Canada & Mexico + Unlimited Data*
$90 /mo
Unlimited Data*
Includes 15GB of Hotspot Data
100GB Cloud Storage
Get 2 Gold Unlimited Plans for Less
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Straight Talk Home-phone Plans
Home Phone
Unlimited Nationwide Calling
$15 /mo
Unlimited Nationwide
30 Days of Service
Home Phone
Unlimited International & Nationwide Calling
$30 /mo
Call up to 15 unique numbers in Mexico, Canada, China, and India plus over 1000 other landline destinations
30 days of service
Home Phone & Wi-Fi
Unlimited Nationwide Calling
$30 /mo
1GB
30 days of service
Home Phone & Wi-Fi
Unlimited Nationwide
$45 /mo
5GB
30 Days of Service
Straight Talk Mobile Hotspot Plans
Top 4 Tablet Plans.
Data Plan
Wireless Internet Connection
$15 /mo
2GB
30 days of service
Only compatible with Mobile Hotspot devices and Tablets
Data Plan
Wireless Internet Connection
$25 /mo
4GB
30 days of service
Only compatible with Mobile Hotspot devices and Tablets
Data Plan
Wireless Internet Connection
$40 /mo
8GB
60 days of service
Only compatible with Mobile Hotspot devices and Tablets
Data Plan
Wireless Internet Connection
$75 /mo
20GB
60 days of service
Only compatible with Mobile Hotspot devices and Tablets
Straight Talk Tablet Plans
Top 4 Tablet Plans.
Data Plan
Wireless Internet Connection
$15 /mo
2GB
30 days of service
Only compatible with Mobile Hotspot devices and Tablets
Data Plan
Wireless Internet Connection
$25 /mo
4GB
30 days of service
Only compatible with Mobile Hotspot devices and Tablets
Data Plan
Wireless Internet Connection
$40 /mo
8GB
60 days of service
Only compatible with Mobile Hotspot devices and Tablets
Data Plan
Wireless Internet Connection
$75 /mo
20GB
60 days of service
Only compatible with Mobile Hotspot devices and Tablets
Remote Alert Plans
Top 4 Remote Alert Plans
Bronze Unlimited
$35 /mo
10GB
10GB high speed then 2G
2-Lines Unlimited
$90 /mo
Get 2 Gold Unlimited Plans for Less
Unlimited Data*
Platinum Unlimited
$65 /mo
$60/mo. for 3 months with Auto-Refill
Unlimited Data*
Extended Unlimited
$255
6 Month Plan
Unlimited Data*/mo.
Straight Talk Phones
Straight Talk works with all unlocked phones.
Here are some smartphones sold by Straight Talk.
- iPhone 14 128GB
- iPhone 14 PRO 128GB
- iPhone 14 PRO MAX 128GB
- iPhone XR 64GB
- iPhone SE 64GB
- iPhone 13 128GB
- iPhone 13 PRO 128GB
- iPhone 11 64GB
- iPhone SE 3rd Generation
- iPhone 12 Pro 128GB
- iPhone 12 64GB
- iPhone 12 Mini 64GB
- Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Moto G Stylus
- Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
- Alcatel TCL A3X
- Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
- Nokia C100
- Nokia C200
- Moto G Stylus
- Alcatel TCL 30 XL
- Alcatel TCL 30 Z
- Moxee Wireless Home Phone Base Station
- Nokia 2760 Flip
Straight Talk provides payment plans for select smartphones like Google Pixel 6a.
Straight Talk Apps
Straight Talk has apps for both Android and iOS where subscribers can manage their accounts.
Straight Talk app for Android
3.7/5 based one 104K reviews
Straight Talk app for iPhone
4.8/5 based on 219.4K reviews
You can do the following on the Straight Talk app.
- Purchase Service Plans
- Add a Service Plan with a PIN Card
- View Service End Date
- Manage your Reserve
- Enroll in Auto-Refill
- Use a Widget to track your Data Usage
- Chat with Customer Support
- Create an Account and log in
- Edit your Profile
- View Transaction history
- Manage credit cards, Paypal and Venmo
- Find nearby Retail locations based on your current location or zip code
- Enroll in Rewards, and get rewarded for every transaction.
The Android app additionally continually manages the network quality in your service area enabling Straight Talk to continually improve network reception.
Download the Android or iOS apps below depending on your platform.
Straight Talk Network Coverage Map
Straight Talk uses the Verizon network infrastructure to provide its wireless services. Straight Talk uses Verizon towers to provide 4G LTE and 5G network coverage. Set up Straight Talk APN internet settings.
The map below shows Straight Talk network coverage in the United States.
Enter your ZIP code, state, city, or county to find network coverage in your region. You can alternatively zoom in and out ti browse around areas of interest.
Straight Talk Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is program a government-funded program that allows eligible families and individuals who need support in meeting their cellphone and broadband needs. The government through FCC (Federal Communications Commission) provides subsidies through selected phone carriers. Straight Talk is one of the carriers that provide subsidized and free ACP services.
ACP provides up to $30 on all qualifying monthly plans for smartphone, hotspot, and tablet plans. Households on a qualifying Tribal lands basis have up to $75.
The ACP program is based on qualification criteria. If you are already on a government benefit program, you likely qualify for it. Some of the qualification criteria are listed below.
- Government assistance programs like SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, FPHA, WIC, or Lifeline
- Veterans
- School lunch programs or breakfast program
- Federal Pell Grant
- Tribal Lands
- Income is 200% less or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
If you qualify through any of the guidelines listed above, apply below to get the ACP benefits.
Straight Talk Customer Service
To contact Straight Talk customer support service, call 1-877-430-2355 or text 611611.
Straight Talk can also be reached on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
