How Do the Monthly Plans Work?
Monthly Plans
- Monthly plans are active for 30 days from the activation date and automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date.
- Any unused credits will roll over to the next month as long as your subscription remains active.
- If you cancel your subscription, any unused credits will be forfeited.
- If you reactivate service in the future, a new phone number will be assigned to your device.
Annual Plans
- Annual plans are billed monthly at a discounted rate in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
- All annual plans require a 12-month agreement. If you cancel before completing the term, you will be charged either the remaining balance of the contract or up to 3 months of service, whichever is less.
- You may switch between annual plans at any time without penalty and will retain your unused credits.
- After the initial 12-month term is completed, the plan will continue on a month-to-month basis at the same discounted annual rate until canceled.
- If you cancel and later reactivate service, a new phone number will be assigned to your device.
Important:
When first activating a device on the Plus Plan or higher, a 3-month commitment is required. After the initial 3 months, you may switch to a lower plan or deactivate your subscription if desired. This requirement only applies to the first activation of the device.
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