Straight Talk Adds Walmart+ to Array of New Mobile Plan Features

Straight Talk Wireless has always aimed to provide "disruptive value" with its plans sold through Walmart. Comprehensive plans included features like unlimited data, unlimited 5G and hotspots. Now as we head into the holiday season, the company is adding even more features in an effort to convince more mobile users to switch. Gold and Platinum customers will get a Walmart+ subscription gratis with free shipping, gas discounts. early access to holiday sales. Angie Klein, president of Verizon Value, spoke to Cheddar News' Kristen Scholer about the details of the new deal.

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