Straight Talk
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| Name | Straight Talk |
|---|---|
| Parent | América Móvil |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida |
| Subscribers | Unknown |
| Technology | CDMA |
| Frequency | varies |
| Support | 877-430-2355 |
| Online | straighttalk.com |
Straight Talk is a divison of TracFone, providing prapaid cellular service on the Verizon network.
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Coverage
Straight Talk uses the Verizon network. The official coverage area can be found here, although it shows spotty coverage in the midwest, early reports show that the actual coverage may be greater than what is listed. You may find coverage within the Verizon Prepay coverage area.
Service Plans
Straight Talk currently offers two service plans. $30/30-day 1000 mins, or $45/30-day unlimited.
Handsets
Motorola V3a
Motorola W385
LG 200CM
Internet
The internet is unrestricted on Straight Talk, you can visit any website that is compatible with the browser on your phone. Both plans feature 30MB of data for surfing, which should be enough for casual access.
Ported Number Problems
If you cannot access the internet on your phone, try going to StraightTalk Mobile Web and put in your phone number. If you get the following error message: "There was a problem authorizing your account. Please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-877-430-CELL." then there is a problem on their end. They couldn't figure out MIN/MDN differences when creating accounts and enabling internet.
First: You must call StraightTalk and report your problem. "Master Reset" will not work, manually programming your phone will not change anything. The rep must escallate the call to their main office in Miami. Once they fix the problem, the StraightTalk Mobile Web site will work, and you will then see Ringtones and Graphics for sale.
Next: Once StraightTalk fixes their end, you must now change your WebSessions to use the proper User ID. You must change the User ID from your MIN to your MDN (the number people call you on). This will allow you access to the internet.
WebSessions
These are the proper WebSession settings for Motorola V3a/W385 phones. Please note that your User ID can NOT be your MIN, it must be your MDN!
Name: DST
Homepage: http//tfdevice.home
User ID: (Your 10 Digit MDN)
Password: G00DKarma01
Gateway IP 1: 000.000.000.000
Gateway 1: tracgw1.vzwreseller.com
Service Type 1: HTTP
Port 1: 8080
E2E Port 1: 0
LXL Port 1: 0
Domain 1:
Gateway IP 2: 000.000.000.000
Gateway 2: tracgw2.vzwreseller.com
Service Type 2: HTTP
Port 2: 0
E2E Port 2: 0
LXL Port 2: 0
Domain 2:
Cache Start-Up: On (Store)
Secrets
- You can send email via text message to your phone by using the following address: (Your Phone Number)@vtext.com
