Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Computer Help and Support

mahatmakanejeeves

(71,131 posts)

5. Tracfone has changed.

Reply to usonian (Reply #3)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 02:37 PM

Tuesday

With the old Tracfone, the phone you bought from them was locked to Tracfone. That changed. At least with the Apple phones, you buy the phone, and you are free to do whatever you want with it. I think their price is not based on signing up for service with them, but I'm not sure.

And good afternoon.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Hi Friends, I need advice if you can help. [View all] Paper Roses Tuesday OP

This iPhone? mahatmakanejeeves Tuesday #1

I use an iPhone SE third generation. It cost a bit, though I bought it outright, not on a plan. usonian Tuesday #3

Tracfone has changed. mahatmakanejeeves Tuesday #5

Another senior, but I did tech for a living (and even now) usonian Tuesday #2

Possible refurbished phones... 2naSalit Tuesday #4

Call cell phone repair places and see if they sell second hand phones. applegrove Tuesday #6

I don't use my phone for much either and found "Jitterbug" perfect for my needs. n/t SheilaAnn Tuesday #7

Do a search on slick deals Sector 001 Yesterday #8