September 13, 2004

By: Wendy Whittaker
Website: http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com

TracFone Offers Nationwide Prepaid Cell Phone Service

Finding prepaid cell phones can be as easy as going to a local discount store. TracFone, a leading provider of nationwide prepaid cellular service, sells its phones through a growing number of local retailers.

TracFone prepaid cellular phones are sold at 60,000 retail outlets including Wal-Mart, Office Depot and Radio Shack stores. TracFone prepaid service is easy to use offer several benefits:

• No service contracts
• No credit check
• No monthly cell phone bills
• No activation fees
• Pay as you go
• Nationwide long distance
• Voice mail
• Caller ID

To start using prepaid cell service, purchase a TracFone Box. The Box includes a TracFone cellular phone with battery, phone charger and 60 days of active prepaid service. The Box also includes 10 minutes of airtime to get you started.

The next step toward prepaid cellular service is activating the phone. You can activate your TracFone online or by calling a toll-free number provided in the Box. Once you’ve activated your prepaid cellular phone, you buy airtime cards that contain additional minutes. Unlike some prepaid services, TracFone cellular minutes never expire as long as you keep your phone activated. You can track how many minutes are left on your prepaid phone by looking at the TracFone phone display.

To keep your prepaid service active, TracFone requires you to purchase and redeem an airtime card ever 60 days or once a year, depending on the type of card. If you allow your prepaid service to expire, you will have to pay a re-activation fee before you can use your TracFone cell phone again.

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Also See: Sprint prepaid phones.

About The Author:

Wendy Whittaker is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com.  A cellular phone industry resource featuring articles, comparisons and reviews of cellular phone and service plans.