Tracfone is shaking up the prepaid wireless game with something customers have been asking for: an unlimited data plan. The budget carrier just launched "Tracfone Freedom," its first-ever unlimited plan priced at $45 per month with auto-pay (or $50 without).
According to Business Wire, this marks a major milestone for Tracfone as the brand expands its offerings to meet growing consumer demand for unlimited connectivity at affordable prices. The new plan runs exclusively on Verizon's 5G network and comes with no contracts or credit checks - staying true to Tracfone's no-hassle approach.
Here's what you get for your $45: unlimited talk, text, and data, plus 15GB of dedicated hotspot data that doesn't eat into your main data allowance. The plan also includes built-in spam protection and international calling to Canada and Mexico. Available exclusively at tracfone.com, customers can sign up for this single-line offering without the typical carrier headaches.
This launch puts Tracfone in direct competition with other budget unlimited plans, though at a slightly higher price point than some competitors. David Kim, Chief Revenue Officer at Verizon Value, called it "a major milestone" that addresses evolving customer needs in today's economic environment.
For longtime Tracfone customers used to counting every GB, this unlimited option represents a significant shift. The carrier has historically focused on pay-as-you-go plans with limited data buckets, making this their biggest service expansion yet.
The Freedom plan joins Tracfone's existing lineup, which includes budget options starting at $15 per month. The company, part of Verizon's prepaid portfolio, serves value-conscious customers through over 90,000 retail locations nationwide.
