Six months ago I was a pre-paid virgin, but I finally decided to make the switch after getting fed up with carrier contracts, bloatware apps, and poor software support. Since I made the move I have been swapping devices, SIMs, and service plans with no long term commitments and it feels great. There are a lot of pre-paid choices out there, so read on for our top picks.
I have had the opportunity to try out service from Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, and Solavei, so it felt like this was a good time to share my experiences. If you have already made the decision to try out pre-paid service on your Android phone, then check out our list of Top 5 plans.
1. Straight Talk SIM
Networks: AT&T or T-Mobile
Plan: $45 per month: Unlimited talk, text, and data.
SIM card fee: $14.99
The good: Choice of AT&T or T-Mobile’s network.
The not-so-good: Data policy is not clearly defined. You will get a warning if you go over an imaginary data limit, which can differ from market to market.
More info: Official site
2. T-Mobile Monthly 4G
Network: T-Mobile
Plans: $30 for 100 minutes, unlimited text, and data (throttled after 5 GB). $60 for unlimited talk, text, and data (throttled after 2 GB). $70 for unlimited talk, text, and data (throttled after 5 GB).
SIM card fee: $0.99
The good: Cheapest prices. Multiple plans to choose from. In-store support.
The not-so-good: Only T-Mobile compatible phones will see full 4G HSPA+ speeds, but this will improve as T-Mobile upgrades their network to support 1900 MHz in their top 50 markets by end of 2012.
More info: Official site
3. Solavei
Network: T-Mobile
Plans: $49 per month: Unlimited talk, text, and data (throttled after 4 GB)
SIM card fee: $29
The good: Clearly defined data policy, after 4 GB you will be throttled. Pays you a monthly bonus for customers you refer.
The not-so-good: Charges an activation fee of $49, but they offer promotions where this is waived. Only T-Mobile compatible phones will see full 4G HSPA+ speeds, but this will improve as T-Mobile upgrades their network to support 1900 MHz in their top 50 markets by end of 2012.
More info: Official site (referal link)
4. Simple Mobile
Networks: T-Mobile
Plans: $40 per month: Unlimited talk, text, and data (3G speeds). $50 per month: Unlimited talk, text, and data (4G speeds).
SIM card fee: $12.99
The good: Multiple plan options.
The not-so-good: Data policy is not clearly defined. Only T-Mobile compatible phones will see full 4G HSPA+ speeds, , but this will improve as T-Mobile upgrades their network to support 1900 MHz in their top 50 markets by end of 2012.
More info: Official site
5. NET10 SIM
Networks: AT&T or T-Mobile
Plans: $50 per month: Unlimited talk, text, and data.
SIM card fee: $9.99
The good: Choice of AT&T or T-Mobile’s network.
The not-so-good: Owned by same parent company as Straight Talk and offers same service, yet $5 more per month.
More info: Official site
Source: androidandme
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