How to Get Minutes for Free on Prepaid Phones

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A prepaid phone card is used to purchase minutes for a dedicated prepaid phone and phone number. Prepaid phones are a way to avoid signing lengthy cellular service contracts, as those who purchase prepaid phones buy them for a flat fee, then buy the minutes separately and as they go. Purchasing minutes for a prepaid phone is called "loading" minutes onto a card, and can be done as often or as rarely as needed or desired by the prepaid phone user. This provides for a convenient way to own and use a mobile phone, but without the contract and monthly bill associated with mobile phone service. However, minutes for prepaid phones often cost much more than minutes under contract deals. For this reason, people often look for alternatives to purchasing minutes for their prepaid phones. If that applies to you, you may follow these instructions for how to get minutes for free on a prepaid phone card.

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    A promo bonus code is like a coupon, in that you can give it to your prepaid phone service provider in exchange for whatever promotion the code is associated with. On occasion, a promo bonus code may entitle you, the code bearer, to free phone minutes. 1 way to find these promo codes is to search online for codes pertaining to your particular prepaid phone service provider.
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    • Search online for prepaid phone service companies that provide telephone service, phones, and minutes to people who meet their income requirements. You must be able to prove that your income falls within the program guidelines in order to qualify for this type of program.
    • If you are on welfare, food stamps or disability, you may ask the dispensing government agency for a referral to a program that provides prepaid phones and free minutes. Register with the program for your phone and minutes, and will be able to re-load your phone card each month with free minutes from the program.
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    Many prepaid mobile phone service providers offer special, promotional cards that automatically give you a free minute for every minute you purchase. Shop around and find the prepaid phone card that offers the best deal.
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    There are a number of companies online that offer free minutes if you complete their offers. But, not all companies will. These offers often include surveys and signing up for manufacturers' free trial period agreements.
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    How do I get more minutes on a government phone?
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    You will have to wait until your next cycle of minutes. Otherwise, you can buy minutes if you are a Safelink wireless customer from your local supermarket. The minutes you would want are from TracFone.
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    On straight talk, all of the plans are unlimited plans. $45 per month gets you 8GB of hi-speed data and unlimited calling and texting.
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      • If you choose to complete Internet offers for free minutes for your phone, be very careful about tracking any and all free trial offers you complete because they could end up costing you much more than your free minutes were worth in the first place.
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