Are you a Straight Talk wireless customer? If so, you may have received a message about a new unlimited $55 plan that comes with the first 10 gigabytes of high-speed data. In this article, we’ll discuss the new plan and what it means for Straight Talk customers.
Most Straight Talk customers are using the $45 30-day unlimited plan that comes with the first 5 gigabytes of high-speed data. After that, the data speed is reduced to 2G speed. With the new $55 plan, customers get double the amount of high-speed data, 10 gigabytes, before going over to 2G speeds. That’s an additional 5 gigabytes of high-speed data for $10 more a month.
While some Straight Talk customers may not need the extra data, for those who are using data-heavy apps or frequently streaming videos, the new plan could be a great option. It’s a much-welcome addition for anyone who’s running out of data within the 30-day period and experiencing slow data speeds.
One thing to note is that the website states that there’s a limited time offer for a $5 discount on the $45 plan for the first three months when you sign up for auto-refill. However, it’s not clear whether new customers signing up for the $55 plan will get an auto-refill discount. Current customers who get a $2.50 discount on the $45 plan may lose that discount when they switch to the $55 plan.
In addition to the new $55 plan, there’s also the $30 all-you-need plan that comes with 1,500 minutes, 100 megabytes of data, and a 50% more data offer if you sign up for auto-refill. However, this plan can’t be used with a smartphone or BYOP (bring your own phone).
In conclusion, the new Straight Talk wireless $55 unlimited plan with double the amount of high-speed data is a great move by the company as it offers more options for data-heavy users. However, customers should carefully consider the auto-refill discount before switching to the new plan. It remains to be seen whether Straight Talk will improve the $30 all-you-need plan to match the needs of most customers.