Straight Talk adds another GSM handset, LG 620G

A few weeks ago we saw reports that Straight Talk, an MVNO of Verizon’s CDMA network, was adding GSM services. This came as a subtle move, as the GSM-based handset, the Samsung T401G, was available only at Wal-Mart. It looks like another GSM handset has made its way to the world’s largest retailer. They now have the LG 620G, a pretty basic slider that features a 1.3 megapixel camera, WAP browser, and media player. You can get it at walmart.com for $68.98. ]]>

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  1. Andrew on August 6, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Tracfone does it again. I think I am going to run to Walmart and grab one of these!



  2. jessica on September 8, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    I have this phone, I love it. I have the unlimited plan and it is so great.



  3. HElP / radio on September 13, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    I just got the LG620G but cannot find the headphones to use the radio. Can you help me ? Not even LG recognizes the phone on the website …… help



  4. HElP / radio on September 23, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    I am having the same problem, Lg doesnt have one even or recognize the phone online …………



  5. Wanda Johnson on January 30, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I would like to know when staright talk will have a smartphone on the verizon network because AT&T does not work in my area.So I had to get a phone that I did not like.



  6. Karen on February 2, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    I have had an LG before. They are a good basic phone that stands up to wear. However, this phone or service causes an echo when talking. It is not a good connection. The only other complaint I have is that the navigation keys surrounding the OK key should be larger. I am forever hitting the wrong thing.



  7. f250jbh on February 2, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Looking for a cable to commect the LG620G to my computer? Had ATT and all they did was take my money 69.00 mth with a piss poor nokia thing …
    This phone is so good and 30.00 for 1000 min is just fine ….
    I think …..it even works on the att cell system… THE “C” model type phones arein a different system



  8. Maria Rogles on February 4, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    @Wanda Johnson
    Straight Talk phones you need to pay close attention to the cell model you buy. Cell phone model numbers ending in a “g” (for GSM) means that it uses AT&T and/or Sprint networks, while cell phone model numbers ending in a “c” (CDMA) mean that the cell phone uses the Verizon network. All these networks are available to Straight Talk users.



  9. Brian on February 28, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Does anyone know if Tracfone GSM models can access other GSM carrier networks? I have experimented with a Net10 phone it worked on CellularOne in north Arizona. The smaller carriers don’t seem to know if there AT&T roaming agreements cover.



  10. Wanda on March 24, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    I have a USB cable that attaches my phone to my computer, but it does not work. I had to attach a Bluetooth to my computer. Presently, it only allows me to download photos. I have read that for $19.99 the Bluetooth capacity can be increased to include the address book. Would have to find site with the information.
    My Straight Talk service on my LG 620G phone was great until a couple of months ago. Now, it is aweful. It drops calls every minute or 2 and I can barely hear people on the other friend. I am paid up for 3 more months and hate it. I will problaby have to pay for another phone in additon to this one becasue it is next to worthless. I hate Straight Talk. I just sent the phone in and got it back nothing is better.
    I don’t know what happended. I was delighted and now everything seems to be falling apart with the phone and the service:(



  11. Jordan on May 4, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    my buttons stopped working. what the F?!



  12. Rick on October 25, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Sat on my LG620G and the screen went white. Trying to pull my phone list out. Told I needed a LG cord. Found one at Cellphoneshop.com for $5. It seems to communicate, but cannot get software online for the 620G to download my phonelist to my computer. Bought another 620G… It’s great.