Walmart Family Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which means it offers discount cell phone plans using another company's network. We'll go over everything you need to know about the company's plans, performance, and customer service in this Walmart Family Mobile review.

T-Mobile confirmed that it recently sold its Walmart Family Mobile business to TracFone, giving the prepaid service provider a massive presence in the world's largest retailer.

four additional Any of the base phone plans at Walmart Family Mobile can be converted into a family plan. In fact, you can add up to four additional lines on any of them, and make sure the whole family is covered. Every time you add a line, it's only $24.88 per line.

Mobile Virtual Network Operators, this means they are all attached to one or more of the Major Cell Providers. WalMart Family Mobile runs on the T-Mobile Network, Virgin Mobile runs on Sprint, Simple Mobile runs on T-Mobile.

If you are new to family plans, we go in-depth and answer some of your questions to make the best decision for your family. What is a family plan? Family plans allow you to link many mobile contracts to one account. This means there's just one bill to pay and one payment coming out of your bank account each month.

Individual vs family cell phone plans: What is a family cell phone plan? A family cell phone plan works just like a regular individual one. The difference is that instead of it working for one line/phone number, it works for a number of lines with you being able to choose how many you want to add.

Walmart Family Mobile $24.88 Unlimited Monthly Prepaid Plan (5GB at High Speed, then 2G*) e-PIN Top Up (Email Delivery) - Walmart.com.

T-Mobile Essentials family plan T-Mobile's Essentials family unlimited plan is a great way to get unlimited access to T-Mobile's solid network and service - for not lot of money. The plan costs $60 for the first line, $30 for the second, and $15/line for lines 3-6 (a seriously sweet T-Mobile plan price).

Each company is different; some cap the family at four members, while others allow up to 10. Generally, you can get additional discounts for signing up for autopay or bringing your own device, but just having more humans on the plan is the best way to save money each month.

While T-Mobile doesn't advertise these plans as "family plans," you are able to price out the monthly cost for up to five lines per plan. If you want more than five lines, you must speak with customer service and have your credit checked.

What is Mobile Protect? Mobile Protect is a service that can provide an affordable replacement for your eligible phone against accidents such as drops, spills, or malfunctions after the manufacturer's warranty expires. You only pay a deductible once your claim is approved.

The main difference between family plans and individual plans is who they cover. As indicated above, a family plan covers everyone in your family who you add to the plan. Generally, this includes you, your spouse, and your children up to age 26.