MIAMI-TracFone, a prepaid cellular phone and airtime service marketed by Topp Telecom Inc., will be available in the New York metropolitan area and throughout Southern California at area Radio Shack outlets.
Cellular service for the pay-as-you-go phone is provided by Bell Atlantic Nynex Mobile for New York and AirTouch Cellular for Southern California.
The ready-to-use phones, which do not require a credit check, security deposit or contract, will retail for about $150. Customers can purchase monthly access and airtime for $50. Prepaid airtime rates are 50 cents per minute for local calls and 75 cents per minute for long-distance calls.
