Product Review: Tracfone, A Great Cell Phone Value at $100 Per Year

I've had a pre-paid Tracfone for several years now. Each year, I spend about $100 to get a year's worth of service and a chunk of minutes. Usually I get 400-800 minutes, depending on the deal. I never use up the minutes, and they roll over from year to year. I have almost 1500 minutes amassed on my phone right now. Most years I've also gotten a new phone included in the price. I think I'm on my third phone now.

Now, if you are a heavy cell phone user, a Tracfone won't be for you. But, if you need it just for emergencies or occasional use, it's a great value. My phone will text, but I never use that feature. I've used it while travelling and my service has been excellent...just as good as my husband's employer-supplied Verizon phone.

None of my Tracfones have come with a belt clip or a car charger, but I've gotten those pretty cheap on eBay.

You can buy Tracfones at WalMart and other places, but I just order mine from Tracfone's website. You may want to keep an eye on their deals for a couple of weeks so you know which deals are the best.