Is Metro Pcs compatible with Straight Talk

Yes, Metro Pcs is compatible with Straight Talk simply because Straight Talk is not limited to a particular cellular provider’s network and therefore, uses different cellular provider networks for its wireless service. You don’t have to buy a phone and find out through the Straight Talk network if it is compatible at least for the Metro Pcs.

When it comes to unlocking a phone, users have the carrier’s support and backing because the unlocking policy provides a list of so many phones that can be unlocked using an automated application. Straight Talk, on the other hand, runs a service known as the carrier’s compatibility checker, which has been provided to help people confirm whether their phones can work on the carrier’s network.

So if you have a phone that you want to test for compatibility all you have to do is input the devices IMEI number, and you will be able to find your phones IMEI number in the settings application. Some phones will prompt you to select a compatible carrier, and here you will click T-Mobile compatible. Users will then have to get a $1 sim card from where they will still select T-Mobile compatible then proceed to choose a straight talk data plan.

For the latter, it would be best to settle with the auto-pay data plan as it is cheaper by $1, and it will save you from the hustle of the regular renewal. What’s more, Autopay runs about three plans yearly, quarterly, or half-yearly, so you have many options to choose from.

Data plan and price comparison between Metro Pcs and Straight Talk

Metro Pcs Straight Talk
Price Data Plan Price Data Plan
$30 2GB $35 3GB unlimited data, talk and text
$40 10GB $45 25GB unlimited data talk and text
$50 Unlimited (5GB mobile hotspot Data, 100GB Google one ) $55 Ultimate unlimited data, talk, and text
$60 Unlimited 15GB mobile hotspot data, 100GB Google one and Amazon prime $60 25GB unlimited data, talk and text
    $90 Ultimate unlimited data talk and text

From the table above, Straight talk is more generous offering different data plans when compared to Metro Pcs. If you are into the single line plans, you get to choose from 3GB that goes for $35 to the ultimate unlimited that goes for $55. There is also the two lines plan, each of which is accorded the same benefits, and will stream videos for you at DVD quality. Users who fly out often have been catered for under the $60 plan from where they will access up to 25GB of unlimited data, talk, and text.

But if you are looking to save more and remain hustle free through the year then better you check Straight Talks extended plans. Switching back to Metro pcs it is very obvious that they don’t want to confuse their clients and are only giving them four options to choose from, starting from as little as 2GB for $30 to the unlimited option that goes for $60 and comes with up to 15GB mobile hotspot data and up to 100GB Google one and Amazon prime.

Differences between Straight and Metro Pcs

Metro Pcs
Straight Talk
Retails at a higher price
If fairly cheap and offers varieties
Services are limited to specific areas
Provides services to many areas
Runs few discounts and promotions
Runs many discounts and promotions
Does not offer money-back guarantee
Offers money-back guarantee
Owned by T-Mobile
Owned by AT and T and T-Mobile
Calls, text, and data go for $40
Charges $45

Conclusion

Besides running many promotions and offers, while trying to make its services affordable even to the common man, Straight Talk still hovers below T-Mobile’s Metro Pcs. The reason for the above is because Metro Pcs runs very few plans that are easy to understand thus easy to get on board. Both service providers, however, allow users to save money without compromising on the quality of the services offered.

FAQ’s

  1. Is Metro Pcs customer service reliable?

T-Mobile does have a support team that is available 24/7, so you can always be sure that your issues will be sorted.

  1. Are the rewards from straight talk real and how long do they take before they are dispatched to the winners?

The wins from Straight talk are very real only that they take a lot of time before they go through. For example, if you earned points, you will have to wait for at least 30 days for them to become available to you.

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