My phone isn't working because my Sim card magically "expired"

3.7
Sim card expired with no notice....stopped receiving calls and texts....was then told I had to buy a .99 CENT SIM CARD TO UPGRADE MY PHONE. But that would take several days, all the while without a phone, OR, I could go to Walmart and buy a card....at Walmart I was informed I had to buy a "package" that cost $45.....after doing that, I spent the next 1.5 hours in the parking lot talking to IT and finally had a working phone again.....only to lose ability to text and call again a few days later
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Hi. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

We're sorry for the trouble this has caused you. We understand how you feel about paying for a service that is not working the way it should. Let's go over all the details and options together to resolve this issue. Please chat with us using this link https://www.straighttalk.com/support/contact.

For your convenience, our representatives are available Monday-Sunday from 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM EST. You may also text the key word HELP to 611611 to view our self-service menu with a list of help key words with valuable information.

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#3524517 Review #3524517 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Webster, Wisconsin

To close my account

4.0
My son lost his phone #808-720-**** and I don't want to pay for something he is not using. Please close account effective immediately. Thankyou for time to this matter.
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Hi. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

We're sorry for what happened. We will be more than glad to assist you deactivate his account. For assistance, please chat with us using this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO.

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#3378110 Review #3378110 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Kalaheo, Hawaii

4.3
Edit: Finally got my number transferred to Mint, took awhile on phone to Straight Talk, they were the problem actually, not releasing my number. All good now! Now I'll see if the service is good after using it awhile, good luck to me I hope! I have been trying for 4...
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#3306086 Review #3306086 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
La Porte, Indiana
Pros
  • Easy to do over phone
Cons
  • Hard to do on website or app
New Reviewer

3.5
Update by user Jan 25, 2022

Company fixed the issue and I have been provided with product or service ordered. They sent me a sim card that worked to get new phone started. They do need to give better training to their associates so others do not have to jump through hoops like I did to get proper help.

Original review posted by user Dec 26, 2021
My phone was locked out of system because I thought I could put original sim card into my new paid for unlocked phone. Not only did that not work but old phone will not work either now. I have contacted them and it has been 2 days!! They still can not get data/calling,...
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Hi Ben K Hvl. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

We are responding to your review. We are sorry for the inconvenience that this may have caused you. We would like to further assist you with this. Allow us to gather more information from you.

To do so, please copy this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO and paste it on a new window for chat support. For your convenience, our representatives are available Monday-Sunday from 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM EST.

You can also use our self-service menu by simply texting the word HELP to 611611. Thank you.

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#3198749 Review #3198749 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Pros
  • Good price
Cons
  • Awful tech support
Loss
$4
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3.8
I have been a Straight Talk customer over 5 years and until today I have never had a bad experience. I purchased 2 phones on 10/1/21 and was expecting My Reward points to be available today. After looking at my account online I saw that they were no longer pending or...
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Hi Michael E Nua. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

We're sorry to know that you are having some issues with your reward points. We understand your frustrations, and we are determined to help you get your problem resolved. Please chat with us using this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO. For your convenience, our representatives are available Monday-Sunday from 8:00 AM to 11:45 PM EST.

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#3128414 Review #3128414 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Loss
$200
Preferred solution
Let the company propose a solution

3.7
I've been told they found an issue I just needed to turn my phone off an back on . I still have the same issue an today I got an service usage alert and I just purchased my 55 dollar plan a week ago. So yeah I'm very pissed off.
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Hi. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

Providing reliable service is extremely important to us. We're sorry you’re having problems with our service. Allow us to further check your account and go over the details and options together in order to resolve this issue. We know you've already worked with technical support previously.

We'll be more than happy to troubleshoot your phone in an attempt to improve your experience. Please chat with us using this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO or contact our customer care at 1-877-430-2355.

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#2944925 Review #2944925 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Saint Clair, Missouri

Activating new phone issues

4.1
I have been trying to activate a new phone for a week! I have had service with Straight Talk for roughly 10 years, I have not had issues before. Please resolve the issue.
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Hi. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

We apologize for the trouble you have encountered in activating your new phone. As one of our long time customers, we didn't mean to make you feel this way. We value your patronage to our service and allow us to straighten things out with you. Please chat with us using this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO or contact our customer care at 1-877-430-2355.

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#2918884 Review #2918884 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Auxvasse, Missouri

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To activate a phone

4.4
My phone was activated great. I had the best customer service representative I could have asked for.

User's recommendation: 10.

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Hi, Dontel Slg. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

We are glad that you have been assisted properly. If you need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to chat with us using this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO or contact our customer care at 1-877-430-2355.

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#2873371 Review #2873371 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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Bolivar, Missouri

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Careless packaging!

3.8
Straight Talk Wireless - Careless packaging!
Straight Talk Wireless - Careless packaging!
Straight Talk Wireless - Careless packaging!
Straight Talk Wireless - Careless packaging!
I have used straight talk in the past and loved it. Guess I should have went to the store to get my phone though, because it was packaged carelessly. Box looked like it was opened, tapped back, and stepped on/smashed. Phone was in box way TOO big with NOTHING protecting it. No bubble wrap or anything. The green thing supposed to protect it had no air in it. Unacceptable and extremely unprofessional! I think all the money I just spent could have paid for protective shipping, I GUESS NOT!
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Needed to change mobile telephone carrier

3.6
I have been a Straight Talk customer for years. I have been happy with my telephone service. I recently purchased an Apple Watch. Straight Talk has no accommodation for a second line. Therefore, I had to change my mobile telephone service. Straight Talk should really think about offering a second line of service to a customer as Team Mobile does.
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Hi. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

Unfortunately, we do not support Smartwatch at the moment. As per our interest to serve our customers better, we are continuously working on improving and expanding our products and overall service. Should you need assistance, please chat with us using this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO or contact our customer care at 1-877-430-2355.

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#2779983 Review #2779983 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Poughkeepsie, New York

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3.7
Straight Talk Wireless - Monthly Data Does Not Reset
Update by user Aug 11, 2021

Whoever helped me this morning was absolutely perfect. All I needed was one call she took care of it immediately and I’m really happy..

Original review posted by user Aug 11, 2021
I have been a customer of Straight Talk since 2017. Things have been great until recently. The past few months or so every time the monthly billing resets, my data usage doesnt reset back to 0MB even though its already paid for. Sometimes it will show that it reset to...
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#2761373 Review #2761373 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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  • Unlimited text
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  • Lack of tech support
  • Dont honor loyalty
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Didn't get message I was suppose to get

3.9
no message came through when I filled out a e-mail I needed help setting up my new phone. When a person needs help with something they should get it.

User's recommendation: not if I can't get the help I need.

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Hi, Linda J Yhl. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

We apologize for the trouble you have encountered in setting up your new phone. We completely understand that your time is valuable, and we want to make sure that you get the assistance you need. Please chat with us using this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO or contact our customer care at 1-877-430-2355.

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#2758592 Review #2758592 is a subjective opinion of poster.
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Phone off

3.5
I had my refills set up on auto refills, to find when I needed my phone service the most it was off for no reason or explanation of why it was off. Very disappointed!

User's recommendation: May wake up an not have service for no reason.

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This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless. We understand your frustration, and we apologize for all the trouble you have encountered with our service.

It's important that you have a satisfying experience with the services you are being provided. Let us check your account so we can provide a concrete resolution. Please chat with us using this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO or contact our customer care at 1-877-430-2355.

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#2707177 Review #2707177 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Jackson, Mississippi

Phone was messing up

3.8
Not going into details.phone is back working.just understand that the phone is working now.thank you for getting the issue fixed. My daughter and husband both were having issues with their phones.now it is fixed. I hope you all have a wonderful beautiful blessed day
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Hi. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

Thank you for your feedback and rating. Should you need assistance, please do not hesitate to chat with us at http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO or call 1-877-430-2355.

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#2563587 Review #2563587 is a subjective opinion of poster.
Location
Greenville, South Carolina

3.8
My phone was stolen, so I called straight talk to get freeze my account since I had just paid $65 for the month and had to buy a new phone. Well it took me almost 3 weeks before I received my new phone. I called them to unlock my phone number a week before activating...
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Hi. This is Maria from Straight Talk Wireless.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience we may have caused you. Please allow us to review your account and further investigate what happened with your phone service. To assist you, copy this link http://bit.ly/2CuBvXO and paste it on a new window for chat support.

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Laurel, Maryland

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