Tracfone offers an easy and convenient way to have a cell phone without the restrictions of and commitment of a binding contract. With Tracfone customers can also sidestep the credit check process and aren't even required to have a bank account or credit card.
Instructions
1. Decide whether you want to order a Value Plan (where you will receive a certain amount of minutes each month, which is often cheaper than paying per minute) or whether you want to buy phone cards redeemable for daily airtime and minutes from a retail location (where you will be charged only for the days and minutes that you use).
2. Activate your phone. You can do this online by going to the Tracfone website and clicking the "Activate/Reactivate Phone" link. You will then be directed to choose the model and make of your phone. You then need to install and charge the battery, turn your phone on, and insert your SIM card. You then need to enter the serial number (located in your phone's prepaid menu) in the box provided on the website and click "Continue."
3. Buy airtime from a local retailer or directly from the Tracfone website. To add your airtime from a card, go to the Tracfone website and click on the "Buy/Add Airtime" link. You then need to enter your phone's serial number and click on the "Buy Airtime" or "Add Airtime" button. You can also choose and set up a Value Plan that includes airtime directly from the website.
4. Purchase minutes by buying a phone card from a local retailer or by selecting a Value Plan that includes minutes from the Tracfone website. If you choose a Value Plan, your minutes will automatically reload each month and your bank account or credit card will automatically be charged. When you purchase minutes individually, you have to buy a new card and manually reload your minutes each time you run out.
5. Make calls and add more minutes and airtime as needed, if not on a Value Plan. If you are on a Value Plan and run out of minutes, you can purchase additional 50 and 100 minute bundles from the Tracfone website.
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