A Warning About Straighttalk Pre-Paid BEWARE

[David Hodges]

A while back I posted recommending the pre paid cell phone service StraightTalk. My recommendation was based on my personal experience with the company and feedback from others.
Today when I went to refill my plan I found out that they suddenly closed down both their website and their cell phone service . I have been trying all day to get in touch with them but have had no luck in doing so. I cannot get a refund either.
I do not know if they closed down for good or if it is a temporary problem but a warning to the wise.

 

[Jim Saueressig]

I think it's a temp deal. Everyone and their dog has dumped their services for straight talk. I have a friend that just bought the phone and card today as well and cannot get it going but I am thinking they are far from gone.

Edit: The website is back online though not processing correctly!

 

[Mike Peregrine]

Did some reading in Google news, and Straight Talk is marketed through Wal Mart, and the parent company (America Movil/Tracfone) gained 31% in subscribers this quarter just due to Straight Talk alone. I don't think the company is going anywhere ... though one review I read sort of slammed their customer service. Sounds like an interesting plan ... definitely going to read more.

My guess ... just a glitch ...