OK. That might work for me (though I am perplexed as to how SMS is working, if you know why please share) as I don't talk on the phone much anyway. Can I ask for some practical information? How did you get you SIM, did you order online or pick up in a store? If so, which store - Best Buy, Walmart? And did you buy the plan online or was it part of the purchase with the SIM? From what I see on the Straight Talk site, the up front is 24.99 (9.99 for the SIM and $15 for the tablet data plan), did you get it for cheaper than that? Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it.