FreedomPop 简介
发表于 ： 2022年 7月 24日 20:33
亮点就是 free plan.
他们自己网站上的free plan 用的是 AT&T 网络，只有 每月10min/10txt/25MB. 网站上的其他手机计划也都是AT&T 网络。
Walmart网站上还有一个隐藏的free plan, 用的是T-Mobile网络，Premium SIM, no more VoIP. 每月300min/1000txt/100MB. 只能网上买，只能寄到家里，不能退货。
SIM card $10 + shipping. 月费$0.00+tax. 有人披露自己在OH, MO, AZ, NC, NJ, CO, KS, TX, WI 每月完全是$0. （不负责准确性）
FreedomPop Bring Your Own Phone SIM Kit - With Free 300 Minutes, 1000 Texts, 100MB/Month - T-Mobile GSM Compatible
https://www.walmart.com/ip/FreedomPop-B ... /680827893
每月300分钟对于绝大多数人的个人用途来说（对于商业用途，请另选方案）肯定够了，因为这基本是拿来接电话的。打电话绝大多数情况都可以连上Wi-Fi使用Google Voice or TextNow etc, 少量情况下可以打开数据流量然后使用GV or TextNow. 在商家买东西肯定留的是GV or TextNow 号码。
FreedomPop 现在有两套网站。
一套旧的 Legacy SIM:
https://my.Freedompop.com
一套新的 Premium SIM (语音短信through Cellular，no more VoIP)：
https://www.Freedompop.com
Plan Info: 300 Minutes, 1000 Texts, 100 MB per month on T-Mobile's network -- $0/month
A VoLTE-capable smartphone is required for use. The SIM will generally not work in a non-VoLTE device (exceptions are possible).
The 100 MB data is hard capped.
5G is supported.
Wi-Fi calling is supported (may require chatting to support to enable, minutes are still deducted).
Free calls to Canada are included.
The phone number is a proper "mobile" number (not a VOIP number) and so should work fine for things like banking 2-factor authentication.
During activation, if you previously had FreedomPop service, you may need to register with a different email address if you get an error.
For automatic renewal of the free plan, a payment method must be kept on file (prepaid Visa / MasterCard gift cards apparently work, as do virtual cards of $1) and automatic payment must be enabled. Note that you may see monthly charges for 911 fees depending on your state, but it seems these billing charges aren't actually passed on to the payment method (your card is never actually charged).
Additional data packages can be added on (note that tax may be added to the amounts below):
$2 for 100 MB good for 30 days
$5 for 250 MB good for 30 days
$15 for 1 GB good for 30 days
You could ask FP customer care to turn off the voicemail because it counts towards minute.
Press and hold “1” on your phone dial panel to get access to visual voicemail.
VoIP is no longer the primary method for voice calls. Voice calls now work the same as any other provider. However, VoIP is still an option for unlimited calling with FreedomPop’s free plan or plans with only 250 cellular voice minutes.
Keep in mind that at least one phone call using your FreedomPop number must be made every 60 days to keep your line active on a free plan. Furthermore, FreedomPop may charge a 1¢ line maintenance fee to your credit card for inactivity.
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Update: 以下的Red Pocket 奇技淫巧已经废了。
Red Pocket已于2019年收购 FreedomPop. 所以用Red Pocket未激活的 T-Mobile SIM card也可以在FreedomPop网站上激活并加入这个 “Walmart” 免费计划。That SIM is $5 with free shipping direct from https://www.redpocket.com/shop/sim?id=5 ... 544e414e4f (make sure you select GSMT). After receiving the GSMT SIM, Activate this free FreedomPop plan by going to https://freedompop.com/activate.
他们自己网站上的free plan 用的是 AT&T 网络，只有 每月10min/10txt/25MB. 网站上的其他手机计划也都是AT&T 网络。
Walmart网站上还有一个隐藏的free plan, 用的是T-Mobile网络，Premium SIM, no more VoIP. 每月300min/1000txt/100MB. 只能网上买，只能寄到家里，不能退货。
SIM card $10 + shipping. 月费$0.00+tax. 有人披露自己在OH, MO, AZ, NC, NJ, CO, KS, TX, WI 每月完全是$0. （不负责准确性）
FreedomPop Bring Your Own Phone SIM Kit - With Free 300 Minutes, 1000 Texts, 100MB/Month - T-Mobile GSM Compatible
https://www.walmart.com/ip/FreedomPop-B ... /680827893
每月300分钟对于绝大多数人的个人用途来说（对于商业用途，请另选方案）肯定够了，因为这基本是拿来接电话的。打电话绝大多数情况都可以连上Wi-Fi使用Google Voice or TextNow etc, 少量情况下可以打开数据流量然后使用GV or TextNow. 在商家买东西肯定留的是GV or TextNow 号码。
FreedomPop 现在有两套网站。
一套旧的 Legacy SIM:
https://my.Freedompop.com
一套新的 Premium SIM (语音短信through Cellular，no more VoIP)：
https://www.Freedompop.com
Plan Info: 300 Minutes, 1000 Texts, 100 MB per month on T-Mobile's network -- $0/month
A VoLTE-capable smartphone is required for use. The SIM will generally not work in a non-VoLTE device (exceptions are possible).
The 100 MB data is hard capped.
5G is supported.
Wi-Fi calling is supported (may require chatting to support to enable, minutes are still deducted).
Free calls to Canada are included.
The phone number is a proper "mobile" number (not a VOIP number) and so should work fine for things like banking 2-factor authentication.
During activation, if you previously had FreedomPop service, you may need to register with a different email address if you get an error.
For automatic renewal of the free plan, a payment method must be kept on file (prepaid Visa / MasterCard gift cards apparently work, as do virtual cards of $1) and automatic payment must be enabled. Note that you may see monthly charges for 911 fees depending on your state, but it seems these billing charges aren't actually passed on to the payment method (your card is never actually charged).
Additional data packages can be added on (note that tax may be added to the amounts below):
$2 for 100 MB good for 30 days
$5 for 250 MB good for 30 days
$15 for 1 GB good for 30 days
You could ask FP customer care to turn off the voicemail because it counts towards minute.
Press and hold “1” on your phone dial panel to get access to visual voicemail.
VoIP is no longer the primary method for voice calls. Voice calls now work the same as any other provider. However, VoIP is still an option for unlimited calling with FreedomPop’s free plan or plans with only 250 cellular voice minutes.
Keep in mind that at least one phone call using your FreedomPop number must be made every 60 days to keep your line active on a free plan. Furthermore, FreedomPop may charge a 1¢ line maintenance fee to your credit card for inactivity.
****************************************************
Update: 以下的Red Pocket 奇技淫巧已经废了。
Red Pocket已于2019年收购 FreedomPop. 所以用Red Pocket未激活的 T-Mobile SIM card也可以在FreedomPop网站上激活并加入这个 “Walmart” 免费计划。That SIM is $5 with free shipping direct from https://www.redpocket.com/shop/sim?id=5 ... 544e414e4f (make sure you select GSMT). After receiving the GSMT SIM, Activate this free FreedomPop plan by going to https://freedompop.com/activate.