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The video investigates Freedom Pop's claim of providing 100% free wireless service, starting with the purchase of a $5 package. Despite the claim, the service requires a credit card and includes misleading plan descriptions, raising initial concerns. Subsequent speed tests reveal the service functions on AT&T’s network, though performance and reliability are questionable.
Further analysis includes a speed test for Red Pocket, another service provider, highlighting its expensive data pricing and limited usage terms. The narrator expresses skepticism about Freedom Pop’s sustainability, pointing out suspicious data usage claims and a potentially deceptive business model.
The video explores Freedom Pop’s history, referencing negative reviews from 2016 by Setson and Smartphone Matters, both of whom found hidden charges and complicated cancellation processes. Despite Freedom Pop's acquisition by Red Pocket, issues with unauthorized charges and vague terms persist, leading the narrator to ultimately conclude that Freedom Pop’s free plan is unreliable and not recommended.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator explores a product from Freedom Pop that claims to offer 100% free wireless service for $5. The narrator, intrigued by the offer, purchases the package to investigate further. They note the discrepancy between the package’s claim of “100% free service” and the actual $5 cost, alongside a possible outdated or misleading plan description. Upon attempting to activate the SIM card, further inconsistencies arise such as the need to enter a credit card and receiving a spam-flagged welcome text. Despite these red flags, the phone does become operational using Freedom Pop’s SIM, apparently running on AT&T’s network. The narrator then performs a speed test to check the service, after disabling Wi-Fi, and observes an LTE plus connection.
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In this part of the video, the presenter performs a speed test on a service provided by Red Pocket, noting that a low data warning appears midway through. They discuss the pricing for additional data, highlighting that 100 megabytes cost $2, 250 megabytes cost $5, 1 gigabyte costs $10, and 2 gigabytes cost $15, suggesting the pricing isn’t favorable. The presenter comments on the limited minutes and texts available, which include both inbound and outbound messages.
They express skepticism about data usage claims, such as Facebook consuming 40 megabytes for 30 minutes of use, suggesting these figures are outdated. The presenter questions how the service, which initially is free, can be sustained, suspecting a potential scam.
The video segments into exploring the company’s shady history, referencing a 2016 review by Setson on Freedom Pop, which also promised free service but included hidden charges. Free trials of paid plans and Premium Plus services resulted in automatic charges unless cancelled, with cancellations deliberately complicated. Another YouTuber, Smartphone Matters, experienced forced charges and difficulties in service cancellation, adding to concerns about the company’s practices.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the problematic experiences users had with Freedom Pop, including unauthorized charges and poor customer service. Despite the company’s acquisition by Red Pocket, known for affordable, reputable service, users still faced issues, such as unclear terms that allow potential fees at any time. The speaker concludes that the Freedom Pop free plan is not recommended due to its non-beneficial and unreliable nature.