How Prepaid TracFone Wireless Works

Prepaid wireless has NO contracts, that is one of the best features of prepaid wireless. You simply add time as you need it. If you stop adding airtime to your prepaid phone then the phone will simply go "inactive".

Prepaid Features & benefits no contracts no monthly bills no credit checks no deposits no age limits no activation fees no hidden costs

Getting started with prepaid

Purchase a TracFone Wireless Phone by clicking here. TracFones come with everything you need to get started, including a Nokia cell phone, battery and charger. It also includes 60 days of active wireless service and 10 minutes of starter airtime. Your TracFone can be activated online or by calling 1-800-867-7183.

How the Service Works

Purchase TracFone prepaid wireless airtime cards as you need them. If you run low on talk time, purchase and redeem more cards either locally or online. To keep your service active, simply purchase and redeem a 30, 60, 150 or 300 minute card every 60 days, a Plus3 or a 1 year prepaid wireless card every 365 days.

How to determine your airtime

Your TracFone shows your airtime balance on how many minutes you use, how many minutes are left and when you need to purchase and redeem more airtime, so you control your costs. It's easy to use and monitor your minutes on a TracFone!

Finding airtime minutes

TracFone prepaid wireless airtime cards are available online or at over 60,000 retailers nationwide. TracFone has convenient airtime card supply locations all across the USA. Wherever you live, there will most likely be a TracFone airtime card distributor close by your home.