{"id":13127,"date":"2014-05-21T10:42:04","date_gmt":"2014-05-21T03:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=13127"},"modified":"2014-05-22T05:10:35","modified_gmt":"2014-05-21T22:10:35","slug":"straight-talk-just-much-data-3gb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/straight-talk-just-much-data-3gb\/","title":{"rendered":"Straight Talk: Just How Much Data is 3GB?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In our first article,\u00a0Do Affordable Phone Plans Work<\/a>, we introduced Straight Talk<\/a> and their 3 main no-contract monthly plans. \u00a0As a Straight Talk Tester*, I have been enjoying testing out my Straight Talk iPhone around town here in Southern California and seeing which parts of my city have 3 circles (bars on other mobile plans) or more. \u00a0Later this week, I head out to Oklahoma to watch my nephew graduate high school. \u00a0I still remember when we was a cute little inquisitive toddler, now he’s off to college. \u00a0I will be traveling to several other states soon too, I’ll keep you updated on Straight Talk’s service span across the US.<\/p>\n

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How Much Data is 3GB?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As I mentioned in our previous article on Straight Talk, we are testing out the $45\/mo unlimited phone, text, and data plan. \u00a0The unlimited data is unlimited, however you receive the fastest data speed until you consume 3GB of data, then the speed is reduced for the remainder of the 30-day cycle. \u00a0We can’t help but to ask the question, just how much data is 3GB?<\/p>\n

Believe it or not, 3GB of data should be plenty of data streaming for most people. \u00a0The only way you’ll be in jeopardy of extending beyond this number is if you stream high definition (HD) video. \u00a0What happens if you do? \u00a0After 3 GB, you will not be able to stream HD video anymore. \u00a0Not bad if you prefer your children limit their mobile video watching. \u00a0Worried still? \u00a0I was. \u00a0As a proficient mom tech, I’m always using my mobile data service. \u00a0After doing some investigation, however, I am more at ease.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

You can see from this graphic, that if you are like most mobile consumers, even a power mobile consumer, 3GB should last you just fine throughout the month. \u00a0Most likely you don’t send 33,000 emails or post over 8,500 Instagram pictures. \u00a0Even I don’t conduct 200 hours of web browsing. \u00a0If you’re a heavy Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube user, you should definitely watch while using WiFi, or watch on your tablet. \u00a0Standard video streaming should be fine. \u00a0The tricky part is if you’re watching high definition videos.<\/p>\n

Curious to see how much data on Straight Talk you’ve already used this month? \u00a0Just text “USAGE<\/strong>” to 611611 and within 20 seconds you will receive your total data expended. \u00a0So far for the month, I have used only360.7 MB, a far cry from my 3GB allotment.<\/p>\n

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This free Data Manager app tells you how much data you are using…via WiFi and cellular.<\/p>\n

For a more visual way to see how much data you have used, there is a great free app you can download called Data Manager (iPhone<\/a>, Android<\/a>) which tracks your data usage for you. \u00a0You can set your total allowed usage and it will alarm you if you’re getting close to your 3GB for the month. \u00a0And even more interesting, it breaks down how much data you are using via cellular versus WiFi. \u00a0You know when you use your phone sometimes and you’re not sure if you’re actually using your WiFi or cellular? \u00a0Now you can check. \u00a0So go ahead, watch that movie on your phone!<\/p>\n

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Straight Talk $25 Walmart Gift Card Offer<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\"$25<\/p>\n

Now through the end of \u00a0May, Straight Talk is also offering a $25 Walmart gift card with the purchase of a Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Centura. \u00a0Based on Android 4.0, the Samsung Galaxy Centura smartphone is perfect for your children or even your parents. \u00a0It has a 3.5″ touchscreen and talk time up to 7.22 hours. \u00a0It’s main drawback is that it has a 3MP camera, but truthfully, if your children are like mine, they take a lot of pictures…pictures that fill up our hard drives fast, so 3 MP for my kids is OK in my book!<\/p>\n

You automatically receive the $25 Walmart gift card once you purchase the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Centura phone…either in-store or online at Walmart.com<\/a>. \u00a0The price of the phone is $99.<\/p>\n

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Mobile Service<\/span><\/h2>\n

Even though the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Centura smartphone is called \u00a0“prepaid,” there won’t be any service attached to it until you buy a Straight Talk service plan. \u00a0So far, we are most happy with the Straight Talk plan at $45 for a 30-day unlimited plan with gives you unlimited voice, text, and data.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for service with a less expensive monthly plan, Straight Talk now offers a $30\/month plan which includes 1,500 of talk, unlimited texting, and 100MB of data, available on some smartphones. \u00a0This is a great plan for tweens, teenagers, your parents, even you if you’re not a big mobile user.<\/p>\n

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Want a Little Fun?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Want to have a little fun and perhaps win a cool cash in the process? \u00a0Straight Talk is having a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words contest. \u00a0The prize? \u00a0$1,000 of course! \u00a0Entering is easy. \u00a0Just go to Instagram and upload a picture of where your current US cell service has you covered. \u00a0It could be at the mall, in the forest, at the salon, the places are endless!<\/p>\n

Here’s How to Get in the Competition:<\/p>\n

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  • Follow @MyStraightTalk on Instagram<\/li>\n
  • Upload a picture to Instagram before June 2, 2014<\/li>\n
  • Tag your photo with\u00a0#StraightTalkHere and @MyStraightTalk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    And guess what? \u00a0Straight Talk is awarding a total of $4,000 during the contest period. \u00a0There will be one winner each week of the contest. \u00a0And not only do you receive your cool thousand bucks, but a new Straight Talk device too to get you started.<\/p>\n

    \"Straight<\/p>\n

    Follow @MyStraightTalk on Instagram<\/p>\n

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    One of these pics is my entry…showing I get service at the salon…guess which one it is??? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

    Interested in knowing more about Straight Talk? \u00a0Straight Talk is making it even easier to understand their simple, no strings attached mobile plans by making themselves available on Saturdays throughout May at participating Walmart wireless centers to answer questions. \u00a0Straight Talk is always available at Walmart, but having the ability to talk to someone further in-store is an added benefit.<\/p>\n

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    \"affordable<\/p>\n

    * \u00a0As a Straight Talk Tester, I have been given monthly service and a phone to use throughout the remainder of the year. \u00a0All opinions are my own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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