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The video compares low-cost cell phone options including TextNow, Ultra Mobile, and US Mobile, detailing their plans and activation processes. It highlights features like limited call minutes, text messages, and data, as well as customization options and e-SIM activation. The speaker explains using TextNow for secondary phone numbers and the cost of locking a number. Ultimately, viewers are advised to consider cheaper alternatives like Ultra Mobile and US Mobile based on individual needs, with US Mobile being recommended for affordable data inclusion.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares three low-cost cell phone options: TextNow, Ultra Mobile, and US Mobile. TextNow is free, Ultra Mobile costs $3 a month, and US Mobile’s lowest plan is $2 a month. The speaker details the activation process for Ultra Mobile and mentions the 100 minutes, 100 texts, and 100MB data limit of the plan. They note the option to port-in a number, how the plan works well for basic or backup phones, and that higher data plans cost more. The speaker also discusses using iMessage and getting text messages with Ultra Mobile.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the US Mobile phone plan that costs $3 a month and includes 100 minutes, 100 texts, and 100 MB of data. They mention the option of ordering a free SIM card starter kit and the flexibility in choosing between different SIM types based on data needs and network compatibility. The speaker highlights the customization options available with US Mobile, including starting with a $2 plan and potential increments up to $15. They also mention the option for e-SIM activation for immediate phone line activation and the ability to port-in a phone number if desired.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the activation process of the phone with a US Mobile SIM card. They highlight that US Mobile supports WiFi, Wi-Fi calling, and two-factor authentication. They mention the $5 plan which includes 2500 call minutes, 2500 text messages, and 500 MB of data per month. The speaker explains how TextNow can be used for getting a secondary phone number without needing a SIM card through the TextNow app. They mention the presence of ads in the app which can be removed by paying a fee. Additionally, the speaker explains the option of using a TextNow SIM card for primary phone use, emphasizing that it doesn’t require data or WiFi.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the cost of locking a number with TextNow, which is $6.99 a week. They mention that if you don’t pay to lock the number, you may lose it if not used for a few days. They also highlight the limitations of TextNow, the cost of locking numbers, and its inability to port numbers. The speaker suggests considering other cheaper options and mentions Ultra Mobile and US Mobile as alternatives depending on individual needs. They recommend US Mobile for a bit of data inclusion at a low cost.