Benefits of using Net10 phones and Net10 prepaid plans

Net10 Wireless has been in business since 2005. As a subsidiary of Tracfone, its specialty is providing Net10 phones and prepaid plans for its subscribers. The main objective of these plans is to give people the opportunity to communicate, but without worrying about spending too much money, hidden costs and all the other problems that complicate having a cell phone based on a contract.

Net10 prepaid plans have their good and bad sides. The best thing for anyone would be to learn about every little detail about what prepaid plans offer and what they don’t include. The good thing is that Net10 offers the most transparent and easy to understand plans.

With Net10 Easy Minutes prepaid plans, things are very simple. The main reason for the simplicity is that each minute costs 10 cents. However, that also means no discounts on night calls or weekends, as you normally would with other deals and providers.

You can top up your airtime at almost any retail store by purchasing and activating the card for $30, $60 or $100. It is very important to understand that these minutes expire up to a certain time. The $30 card lasts 60 days, the $60 card lasts 120 days, and the $100 card lasts 180 days. If you don’t top up before your card expires, you’ll lose your access, lose your phone number, and lose any leftover minutes. That’s why you must put a minimum of 30 dollars every 60 days to keep your access active.

Another way to add airtime to your Net10 phone is auto-recharge. For $15 a month, you can add 150 minutes worth 10 cents, automatically every month. For $25, you get automatic top-ups with 250 minutes, and for $40, your phone tops up with 400 minutes, every month. What you should know is that these minutes expire after 30 days and after that, Net10 will charge your credit card. All of these plans add 30 days of service, each time.

50, 100 or 150 minute packages you can buy anytime you want as a member of Easy Minute Service and the added flexibility you can get with Airtime On Demand, which lets you buy airtime right from your NET10 phone.

Whether Net10 Prepaid will be the best solution for your needs depends on where you are. Net 10 is available anywhere in the United States where Verizon, Alltel, At&t, T-Mobile, or US Cellular work. All types of calls (local, domestic long distance or roaming) are charged the same: 10 cents, but for international calls, you must contact customer service to activate a special international service. By doing so, you will be able to communicate with more than 60 destinations but for an additional 5 cents per minute. Keep in mind that this rate differs for various types of Net phones, so before you buy a new phone, find out what rate certain phones offer.

You can send or receive text messages for 5 cents per message, but for more expensive phone models, this rate is lower. All plans include voicemail, call waiting and caller ID at no additional charge as long as Net10 phones are digital models.

Another important thing to keep in mind, if your phone is lost or stolen, is that you should cancel your prepaid plan immediately if you want to avoid paying for something you no longer own.

Recharging your airtime with Net10 is easy. You can purchase Net10 airtime cards, visit the Net10 website, or call the Net10 Customer Service Center.

However, before you opt for Net10 phones and prepaid plans, find out as much as you can about the details, as they’re crucial to choosing the right offer for you.