Straight Talk
Uses Verizon's network
Straight Talk $150 Gold Unlimited Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: October 2026
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Data
Unlimited
Calls & texts
Unlimited
Canada incl. · Mexico incl.
International
Mexico & Canada
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
This plan bills every 90 days. The amounts below are what you pay per 90 days.
Estimate taxes for:
This state has significant local wireless taxes. Major cities may add 5–8 percentage points above the state average.
Advertised plan price
$150
Reg and Telco Recovery Charge
+ $9.42
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $21.00
Estimated total per 90 days
≈ $60.14/mo equivalent · actual varies by state & city
~$180.42/90 days
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
Free
SIM card fee
$4.88
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
Unlimited data
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Hotspot: 50GB
Best for
Heavy users who want unlimited data, looking for no-contract flexibility on Verizon's network, with generous hotspot
Think twice if
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$180.42 vs $150.00)
- You want HD video. Streaming is limited to 480p
Plan details
Features & specs
Included perks
Carrier Cloud Storage
Included
100GB
Walmart+
Included
Perk values are approximate. Carriers may modify or discontinue perks with limited notice.
Offer details
Additional details
Customers on the Verizon network can get this plan. All other customers can expect following:
- 5G/LTE network (low band)
- 15GB hotspot
- International calling to 60+ countries
- No anniversary device credit
Data
High-speed data
Unlimited
Video streaming quality
SD (480p)
5G access
Included
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Satellite service
Not available
Data notes
Potentially slower speeds during network congestion
Calls & Texts
Calling
Unlimited
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
Included
Voicemail
Included
Visual voicemail
Included
Voicemail to text
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
Included
Calls from US to Canada
Included
Calls from US to Mexico
Included
Calls from US to other countries
Available as add-on — From $10/mo · 2 options →
Unlimited minutes to 200+ destinations
Texting from US (international)
Included
Global texting
International calling add-ons
Available to purchase
Hotspot
Hotspot data
50GB high-speed
Separate hotspot bucket
Notes
Speeds up to 5 Mbps · Resets every month
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Included (full access)
Roaming data
Full-speed data included
International
International roaming
Available as add-on
International data pass
Available as add-on — $20/wk
International data
—
In Canada & Mexico
Included
Unlimited texts + 300 minutes
Talk & text in Canada/Mexico
Included
Data in Canada/Mexico
Included (high-speed up to cap)
10GB high-speed
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Every 90 days
Affinity discounts
Not eligible for affinity discounts
Plan type
Individual
Business plan
No
Optional add-ons
Optional features you can add to this plan for an additional monthly fee.
Calls from US to Other International
$10/mo
Unlimited International Calling · Includes unlimited international calls to 20 select numbers monthly from the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
$10
Global Calling Card · Flexible international calling credit to contact select destinations worldwide from the US or Puerto Rico.
Data Usage
1GB for $5/mo
2GB for $10/mo
Insurance Protection
$3.99/mo
AppleCare+ · Starts at this price per month or $79 for a 24-month plan, offering protection for up to two incidents of accidental damage every 12 months, with final pricing depending on your phone model and coverage selection.
$5/mo
Straight Talk Protect · Protect your device against screen cracks, liquid damage, and mechanical breakdowns with 24/7 claim filing and flexible cancellation.
International Travel Pass
$20/wk
International Roaming · Use your phone and data while traveling in over 140 destinations
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with Straight Talk before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical 5G+ speeds
195-634 Mbps
Upload 10-53 Mbps · Latency 37-57 ms
Typical 5G / 4G LTE speeds
20-148 Mbps
Upload 2-15 Mbps · Latency 43-85 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M0006855639ST0000419010484
MVNO on Verizon
Straight Talk
A Verizon-owned prepaid brand on Verizon's network, sold mainly through Walmart: no-contract, no-credit-check service with unlimited 5G tiers and taxes and fees added on top.
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Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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