Great site, which I had seen it sooner. What is the difference between the Galaxy Sky (S320VL) and the Galaxy J3 Luna Pro please? I see both of these choices on Tracfone with the biggest difference appearing to be price.
How does the Moto e4 unlocked work with BYOP? A good fir?
September 8, 2017 at 1:50 PM
Anonymous said...
I called TracFone with the same question. The Sky still offers triple minutes on the regular airtime cards, the Luna Pro does not (it may only accept the new SmartPhone cards...which are a bit more expensive and, to the best of my knowledge, ONLY available on the TracFone website).
The main difference I noticed between the Galaxy Sky and the Galaxy Luna Pro is a slight increase in processor speed on the Luna Pro. I think the issue with triple minutes isn't such a big deal. If I buy 1500 minutes/texts/megabytes for a triple minutes phone ($200), I'm paying 200/4500 or 4.44 cents per minute/text/MB. If I buy "smartphone only" minutes for $35 on my non-triple minutes smartphone, I get 750 minutes, 1000 texts, and 1GB of data. That means I pay 35/750 or 4.66 cents per minute, 35/1000 or 3.5 cents per text, and 3.5 cents per MB. So I pay a little more for voice while paint less for texts and data.
I got the iPhone SE from Tracfone a couple of weeks ago, and it's been a terrific upgrade from my prior phone (LG Power). For a brand new iPhone including touch id, Apple Wallet, 32Gb, and much more, $159 is a great price. It came with iOS 10, which I was able to upgrade to 11.0.2. (I was never able to upgrade Android with my prior Android Tracfone phones.) And when I transferred over my number, the minutes and data were doubled. Very, very happy.
One question - I travel to Canada a couple times a year. Does anyone out there know if this can be used in Canada if the SIM card is replaced by a Canadian provider's SIM card (i.e. Rogers, etc.) while I'm there, or is it locked to Tracfone only? Thank you!
October 16, 2017 at 12:22 PM
Anonymous said...
I just got a free GB of data because of this blog thank you.
Thank you for sharing, I saved a lot of money for this.
August 6, 2018 at 8:36 PM
Best Deals and Discounts on Tracfone - October 2017
Welcome to TracfoneReviewer, a blog about all things related to Tracfone. Deals updated for October!
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Tracfone Deals - October 2017
Looking for a new phone? Or just curious about any good deals? We have collected some great deals and discounts on Tracfone devices here for you!
Tracfone sells their phones through a wide variety of methods, including most retail stores like Walmart and Target, and many online retailers such as HSN, Amazon and eBay. You can also buy directly from Tracfone.
But how can you find the best prices on a new phone with so many different sellers? Right here!
We spend a lot of time checking and monitoring different phones available for Tracfone and the prices, and are sharing some of the best deals on a variety of phones here with our readers.
Often the best deals for a new phone are airtime bundles, where you can get a certain amount of airtime along with a new phone. In some cases, the airtime comes preloaded, so be aware of that.
Tracfone has made some Changes to Triple Minutes for Life. Follow the link to learn more about these changes, and how it may affect you. Some newer phones offered by Tracfone no longer include triple minutes.
We have included some smartphone options that you can bring to Tracfone's BYOP program, which is a great way to choose a smartphone that really fits your needs but continue to use prepaid service from Tracfone.
Let's take a look at the deals.
Tracfone Deals and Discounts List for October 2017
Remember that some of these deals go quickly!
LG Fiesta - $119 with 1500 Minutes Bundle
The LG Fiesta (L64VL) comes with Android 7.0, a 5.5" touchscreen, 16 GB memory and a 1.4 Ghz processor. It is a nice upgrade over many of Tracfone's other smartphone options such as the LG Rebel, and uses CDMA network (Verizon).
At $119 including a 1 year/1500 minute airtime bundle on HSN, this is a fantastic deal.
The LG Fiesta is also available on Amazon at $139 with 1000 talk minutes, 2000 texts, and 2 GB data.
Be sure to read our Review of the LG Fiesta to learn more about the specs and features on this phone.
iPhone SE from Tracfone $159
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iPhone SE from Tracfone
Tracfone is offering the iPhone SE for use on their prepaid CDMA network for just $159 which is a great deal for this device.
The iPhone SE has a small, 4" screen, abut excellent 12 MP camera, 32 GB internal memory and runs Apple's iOS which gives users access to the Apple App store. It is a powerful device known for good performance. At just $159, it is a good price (originally retailed for $399)
Visit the Tracfone website, and select 'shop' from the menu and continue to their list of phones to view the iPhone SE. If it is not listed, it could be out of stock or not available in your area.
There are unlocked iPhone SE devices available on Amazon, but they are a little more expensive (but are capable of using GSM networks).
Samsung Galaxy Luna Pro (S327VL) - $89 with 1200 Minutes
The Luna Pro is a recently released smartphone that comes with several nice upgrades over the original Galaxy Luna such as a larger screen and more internal memory.
You get a 5" touchscreen, Android 6.0,1, 16 GB memory, 1.5 GB RAM and much more. Plus with the deal on HSN you also get 1200 talk/text/data and a year of service (worth $99) for just $99 (now $89). The Luna Pro does not appear to include Triple Minutes for Life.
See the deal on HSN. And on QVC for $99 with 1500 minutes bundle.
The Galaxy Luna Pro is also available on Amazon for $99 with a $40 airtime bundle that includes 1000 talk, 2000 texts and 2 GB data. For some users, this is actually a better deal!
Great Deals on Unlocked Smartphones for Tracfone BYOP
For those who are looking for a little more flexibility, and performance, here are a couple great options on unlocked smartphones that can be used with Tracfone BYOP.
Moto E4 (Unlocked) - $129
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Moto E4 (Unlocked)
The E4 from Motorola is a low cost smartphone that still packs a punch when it comes to performance and the latest OS. The E4 features a 5" touchscreen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Memory, quad core processor and Android 7.1. It comes unlocked and can be used with either CDMA or GSM networks.
While just a little more expensive than some of the Tracfone smartphones, it is a step above in terms of performance, but still geared towards moderate cell phone users who want to run a handful of apps.
It is currently available from Amazon for $129 but Prime members can get it at a discount.
Moto G5 Plus (Unlocked) - $219
If you are looking for daily demands including a variety of apps and games, the Moto G5 Plus is a great option. It has a 5" touchscreen, 32 or 64 GB Memory, 2 or 4 GB RAM, an octa core processor, and Android 7.1. Learn more about this phone, including how to bring it to Tracfone BYOP, in our Moto G5 Plus Specs and Info post.
The G5 Plus is available for $219 from BHphotovideo or also available from Amazon (at a discount for Prime members).
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That concludes the deals for this month, we hope these give you some options and ideas if you're shopping for a new phone.
Leave a comment below with any great deals we missed, or if you have questions.
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8 Comments
Close this window Jump to comment formGreat site, which I had seen it sooner. What is the difference between the Galaxy Sky (S320VL) and the Galaxy J3 Luna Pro please? I see both of these choices on Tracfone with the biggest difference appearing to be price.
Thank you!
September 6, 2017 at 6:12 PM
How does the Moto e4 unlocked work with BYOP? A good fir?
September 8, 2017 at 1:50 PM
I called TracFone with the same question. The Sky still offers triple minutes on the regular airtime cards, the Luna Pro does not (it may only accept the new SmartPhone cards...which are a bit more expensive and, to the best of my knowledge, ONLY available on the TracFone website).
September 10, 2017 at 8:06 PM
The main difference I noticed between the Galaxy Sky and the Galaxy Luna Pro is a slight increase in processor speed on the Luna Pro. I think the issue with triple minutes isn't such a big deal. If I buy 1500 minutes/texts/megabytes for a triple minutes phone ($200), I'm paying 200/4500 or 4.44 cents per minute/text/MB. If I buy "smartphone only" minutes for $35 on my non-triple minutes smartphone, I get 750 minutes, 1000 texts, and 1GB of data. That means I pay 35/750 or 4.66 cents per minute, 35/1000 or 3.5 cents per text, and 3.5 cents per MB. So I pay a little more for voice while paint less for texts and data.
September 15, 2017 at 1:44 PM
Does the iPhone SE have triple minutes for life?
October 14, 2017 at 1:48 PM
I got the iPhone SE from Tracfone a couple of weeks ago, and it's been a terrific upgrade from my prior phone (LG Power). For a brand new iPhone including touch id, Apple Wallet, 32Gb, and much more, $159 is a great price. It came with iOS 10, which I was able to upgrade to 11.0.2. (I was never able to upgrade Android with my prior Android Tracfone phones.) And when I transferred over my number, the minutes and data were doubled. Very, very happy.
One question - I travel to Canada a couple times a year. Does anyone out there know if this can be used in Canada if the SIM card is replaced by a Canadian provider's SIM card (i.e. Rogers, etc.) while I'm there, or is it locked to Tracfone only? Thank you!
October 16, 2017 at 12:22 PM
I just got a free GB of data because of this blog thank you.
November 2, 2017 at 9:06 PM
Thank you for sharing, I saved a lot of money for this.
August 6, 2018 at 8:36 PM