Like everyone else, Im attached to my phone.
So youd think Id be fairly attached to my provider.
In fact, I hate it.
Ive looked into other service providers, but this process has lead to questions.
Like:Is this really going to be better and cheaper than what I have going for me now?
Apparently, plans start at $20 a month and include unlimited talk and text.
And there are zero overage fees.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help…
Too good to be true, I think.
So I started askingallthe questions to put together a comprehensive Pure TalkUSA review…
1.
Service Will Be Shoddy, Right?
Coverage is my first concern.
Remember those AT&T and Verizon commercials with the maps?
Everything is red means youre covered!
theyd say, the map of the U.S. painted red.
With smaller discount carriers, I picture a red dot in all major cities.
I start poking around to learn about the Pure TalkUSA coverage.
I Google GSM, because what the heck does that mean?
Pure TalkUSA also providesa map.
Im stoked for the visual.
I check the data coverage, and most of the U.S. is covered in blue.
That means youll get access to AT&Ts fastest web link speeds.
Sounds good to me!
Will I Be Stuck With One Low-Data Plan Option?
Pure TalkUSA advertisesplans starting at $20 a month.
These include unlimited talk and texting.
The data is what gets you, though.
That sounds too affordable to be true.
How much data am I getting for that?
Well, youve got options.
Not bad, right?
This leads to my next, perhaps most pressing question…
3.
What If I Use All My Data?
This is perhaps the most important question of them all.
I dont want to be charged $15 each time I go over my data allowance.
So weve established Pure TalkUSA plans come with unlimited talk and text (including picture texts).
But what about the data?
The carrier assures users it wont simply turn off your data when you max out.
Or even charge you overage fees.
I looked this one up.
Apparently, 128 kbps isnt the worst its just slower.
Once your month resets, youll get all your data again!
Can I Keep Fam in My Plan?
This is a big yes!
Actually, the more family you add to your plan, the bigger discount you could snag.
For example, when you add a second line, youll get 10% off your total bill.
Add a third line and get 15% off.
Add a fourth line or more and youll see 20% shaved off your bill.
But youll get 15% off now, which leaves you paying $25.50 per line.
Hey, any little bit helps.
Will I Need to Buy a New Phone and Get a New Number?
This is a BYOP plan.
(Bring Your Own Phone…
I just made that up.)
This means you’re free to keep your existing phone number, too.
Of course, you canshop phones through Pure TalkUSA.
How Do I Make the Switch?
Pure TalkUSA talks you through the sign-up process:
Now, youre all signed up!
But What if I Hate Pure TalkUSA?
Because youre not tied to a contract, you might cancel your service any time.
And hey, dont forget about thatspecial 50% off offer!
Carson Kohler (@CarsonKohler) is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
This is the closest shes been to jumping her carriers ship… She just might take the plunge.
It sounds appealing right?
Check it out here!
