Net10 introduces unlimited calling and texting plan

July 23, 2008/Joe Pawlikowski

Go4Prepaid. While we keep you on top of industry news that is changing the face of prepaid, Ian is a guy who knows his phones, and knows where to look to find updates to plans. Today, we’ve got a few plan updates, courtesy of his excellent blog. He’ll also appear on the Prepaid Podcast, which will appear around noon. Onto the big news for right now: Net10 is offering unlimited calling and texting for just $79.98 per month. Yeah, you’re going to have to read on for the details.

View Net10 Unlimited Plans here.

This comes completely out of nowhere. All you have to do is buy a Net10 phone and activate it. You can then go to their unlimited page, and enter your IMEI/Serial Number for enrollment. However, this might only cover Net10’s GSM areas. From the Go 4 Prepaid forums, which quotes a letter directly from Net10:
NET10 Unlimited is a new plan (scheduled to released later this month) which will be available for NET10 customers located in GSM AT&T markets only. This plan allows the customer to use the following features with unlimited use for one flat monthly fee of $79.98 plus tax (including any E-911 tax): * Unlimited local and long distance calling * Unlimited text messages * Unlimited data browsing (Data Phones Only) * 411 calls
Emphasis mine. Clearly, this is something we’re going to look into, as it would greatly affect our feeling for this plan. It appears, though, that Net10 prefers the GSM coverage areas, as they get a better rate than with their CDMA coverage. That would go a long way in explaining the GSM-exclusivity for the unlimited plan. Of all the companies which have introduced unlimited plans in the past year, this is the cheapest yet, and it covers the most features (other than Sprint, which costs $20 more). Just don’t tell MetroPCS or Cricket that it’s the cheapest overall.]]>

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15 Comments

  1. Estella Usher on December 22, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    I would like to have another phone put on my account,how can I do that & how much will it cost? I am on the
    unlimited
    plan for &79.88 a month
    Thank you



  2. Morgan on February 14, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    can i get unlimited texting for my net10 phone for a cheap price monthly? please let me know! thanks



  3. coasttocoast on August 27, 2009 at 8:39 am

    net10 is crazy for this unlimited plan. when their Unbrella Company “Tracfone” is offering $45 a Month Unlimited through Verizon Network. That is a better Deal.



  4. lonely girl** on February 4, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    can i use my net10 phone as a verison phone and just put min’s in it like you would a verison prepaid phone.please let me know.



  5. mike freeman on February 6, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Sorry Lonely girl, can’t be done. Net10 phones can only use Net10 cards and network. No Verizon prepaid cards will work. If that is what you were trying to ask. I’m only half sure.



  6. tyyo on May 13, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    virgin mobile has the 25 dollars a month for all blackberrys and rumar touches and u get unlimited txt web and email with 300 minutes



  7. Kanani on June 15, 2010 at 10:26 am

    Can’t find net 10 unlimited phones anywhere for purchase on-line or in Target stores where originally purchased. What if the original phone breaks, where can a replacement or additional net10 unlimited phones be bought? Can only find prepaid minut card net10 phones. Please advise.



  8. maxine on September 3, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    what kind of plan do you have for $15.00 a month… I saw this on an ad.



  9. Sherri on October 11, 2010 at 1:47 am

    Wow. Kidding, right? $80 a MONTH?? Straight Talk is, at the most, $45 a month, and it offers the exact same things. I live in a fairly rural area, and Straight Talk service works fine…again, for only $45/month, unlimited everything.



  10. Teresa on January 5, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Net 10 phones can be purchased at Wal-mart and Dollar General stores.



  11. Ash on March 31, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Net10 unlimited is where it is at! Talk and text all you want for only 50 bucks a month?! Such a great deal.



  12. david on July 27, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    I pay $35.00 a month for my metro phone and I get unlimited talking, unlimited long distance, texting and web. So I think their 80.00 dollar fee is way too high and right now my coverage is all of Florida and part of georgia and alabama. Metros coverage is expanding.



  13. Kyla on August 28, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Can I get a card or a plan for just unlimited texting?



  14. Iasia on January 14, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I just got a prepaid phone and a net10 unlimited card. when i entered in the code it gave me 50000 minutes and takes away .50 everytime i read a text. Can someone tell me why when my card says unlimited calls, text, email/web, 411?



  15. Bill on February 17, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I am currently trying FreedomPop. $10.99 monthly for unlimited text and calls plus data. I have had it around 3 weeks but so far the service does not work. I think I’m about the only one having problems with it. I am desperate to find an unlimited service for under $15.00. I will not pay higher.