Straight Talk
Uses Verizon's network
Straight Talk $30 Basic Phone Plan Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: July 2026
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Data
100MB
Calls & texts
1,500 min
US calls only
International
—
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
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
$30
Reg and Telco Recovery Charge
+ $1.88
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $4.20
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$36.08/mo
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.
100MB data
No contract
Canada & Mexico included
5G included
Best for
Heavier data users, looking for no-contract flexibility on Verizon's network, with international built in
Think twice if
- You use heavy data. Speeds drop to 2G speeds after 100MB
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$36.08 vs $30.00)
- You need mobile hotspot. This plan does not include it
- You want HD video. Streaming is limited to 480p
Plan details
Features & specs
Offer details
Additional details
Exclusively for flip phones only
Data
High-speed data
100MB
Speed after cap
2G speeds
After your monthly high-speed data is used
Video streaming quality
SD (480p)
5G access
Included
5G tier
Nationwide 5G only
Satellite service
Not available
Calls & Texts
Calling
1,500 min
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
Add-on available
Calls from US to Mexico
Add-on available
Calls from US to other countries
Available as add-on — From $10/mo · 2 options →
Texting from US (international)
Available as add-on
International calling add-ons
Available to purchase
Hotspot
Mobile hotspot
Not included on this plan
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
Available as add-on / pass
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
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 / 4G LTE speeds
20-148 Mbps
Upload 2-15 Mbps · Latency 43-85 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M0006855639ST0000886023931
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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Plan details are sourced from Straight Talk’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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