We text. We tweet. We pay bills and manage our financial accounts. We work. We game. We track our health. We check social media platforms. We plan vacations. Is there anything we don’t do on our smartphones? The accounts that we access via our mobile devices help us run our lives. That’s why protecting our online privacy and the theft of all the personal information you have stored on your cell has never been more important. Here are 7 ways to protect your privacy online.

1. Privacy online starts with strong passcodes for online accounts

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Without a passcode, your privacy online can quickly become compromised, and you can easily become the victim of identity theft as anyone can access your information. So please, protect your online privacy and data by setting up a passcode for all your online accounts and please do not use: your phone number, your social security number, your birthday, your address, and never, ever use 1234.

Instead, mix numbers, letters, and special characters when you set up your password, and please, under no circumstances should you share it with anyone. In fact, consider using a password manager as password managers can generate very strong passwords in a split second and provide changes to weak passwords.

2. Don’t download just any old app

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Sure, the app looks appealing, and you did just read something about it but, what do you really know about the company behind it? Will your information really be secure? Private? Err on the side of caution and protect your privacy online by downloading apps only from big name, official app stores like Amazon, iTunes, etc.

And when it comes to financial apps, be triply careful. If the app keeps requesting your financial information, ditch it.

3. That funky-looking link? Don’t click on it

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Did you know that people are three times more likely to click on suspicious links on their cell phones than on a laptop or PC? It’s true. Most don't even stop to double check.

To protect your privacy online, if the link looks questionable or immediately asks for your personal or financial information, double check it before you click on it.

4. When you receive notice of a software update, make sure you install it

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There’s really no excuse to ignore software updates. These can be set to download while you’re sleeping so it won’t interrupt your day. It also could save you from data breaches as those updates often patch privacy holes discovered since the previous update was released.

It’s crucial to have the latest solutions to protect internet privacy and your online privacy and the updates make it easy to get them.

5. Stay away from public Wi Fi networks and protect against identity theft

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Sure, they’re convenient, but open Wi-Fi networks like you find at a library or coffee shop are equally as convenient for those eager to swipe your private information -- credit card and bank account numbers and personal data and passwords without you being aware of it. Better to skip the open WiFi than jeopardize your online data privacy.

6. Make note of your IMEI

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Your IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is a fifteen-digit number located in “settings” or on your mobile phone battery. It’s an excellent idea to write it down and keep it someplace safe. If your phone is lost or stolen, it can help speed up the process of getting your phone back to you. And the sooner you get it back, the better for protecting your online privacy.

7. Safeguard your Sim card

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If you should decide to sell your phone, remove the SIM card prior to handing it over to the purchaser. The Sim card contains a wealth of private information that, in the hands of the wrong person, would wreak havoc with your online privacy. Same thing for any time you take your device to be repaired: remove the SIM card.

More good ways to protect your online privacy

Your can protect your online privacy and security even further by turning on two-factor authentication for important online accounts and setting passwords for your essential devices. Adjust your privacy and security settings for your most important accounts on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. If you don't have passwords set for all your devices and online activities, get them set up immediately. And make sure that, when you switch off your Android phone or iPhone, the device requires a password again in as short a time as possible (important for keeping info from prying eyes).

Now that you know how to protect your online privacy, bring your phone to H2O and save!

Why H2O Wireless?

H2O’s premium wireless plans start at just $25 a month!

Just $25 a line. No kidding.

At just $25 a line, H2O Wireless gives you great coverage, more than enough data, and unlimited international talk and text (plus a $5 international talk credit), so you can keep in touch with family and friends around the globe and they can keep in touch with you! Plus, we offer a tremendous selection of the latest iPhones and Androids at prices that let you get the phone you love.

Enjoy Multi-Line Savings

Connect your friends and family to get Multi-Line savings with 2 lines for $50 or 4 lines for $100. Each line comes with 6 GB of LTE data so you can stream, listen, and do what you do at $25 per line.

Here’s Exactly What Every Line Gets...

6 GB of LTE Data
Unlimited Data, Talk & Text
Unlimited International Talk to 70 Countries
Unlimited International Text
$5 International Talk Credit

Here’s Exactly What You Don’t Get…

Contracts
Hassles
Headaches!

What our customers are saying…

“I have been using H2O prepaid service for more than 3 years. I get a good connection in the mid-west and other places I have visited in the US, with no dropped calls. I only recharge when my balance is low and never had any issue with their customer service. I have contacted their customer service on few occasions, and they’ve been most helpful.”

With H2O Wireless, you get the best cell phone coverage for less and the best unlimited plans – not to mention the most cost-effective, realistically priced unlimited plans – anywhere.

Or, choose our 12 month plan for just $8.33 a month!

With H2O Wireless’ 12 Month Plan, you purchase service once and you’re done for the year. No worrying about missing a payment or tracking the expense. You simply make a one-time payment of $100 using your credit or debit card, and that’s it. Our 12 Month Plan breaks down to crazy low $8.33 a month, and gives you an entire year of unlimited talk and text, as well as 1GB of high-speed data every month. There are no other payments to make or additional steps to take. Plus there’s no contract and no hidden fees.

Let’s look at “unlimited data”

With so many cellular phone businesses vying for your money, it’s difficult to tell which you can trust. The overpriced services clamber, “Pick me!” with promises of low cost, unlimited data plans. But do you really need an unlimited amount of data? Will you use all of that data? Maybe. But if you don’t, guess what? You still have to pay for it.

If you’re on a $70 a month plan which gives you up to 23GB of data it means you’re paying $3.04 per GB of data. And if you’re using just 4GB a month (which is what most people typically use), you’re paying $57.40 per month for data you’re not using. Ouch.

The truth is…

Most people use just 2-5GB of data per billing cycle, and that’s because you’d have to spend every waking moment, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week online to exceed that amount. The average consumer doesn’t do that, and that’s why the average consumer doesn’t need a $50, $60 or $70 a month unlimited plan!

At H2O Wireless, we don’t think you should pay for data you don’t need and aren’t going to use.

That’s why we’re proud to offer you plans starting as low as $18 a month (with auto pay) for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data.

Need more data one month? Simply go into your account portal and add more. When next month rolls around, if you need less data, you can go right back into your portal and reduce it. Simply log onto PureTalk.com, click on My Account, and select Manage My Data. Make your changes, save them, and log out. It’s that simple.

Plus, H2O Wireless Connects You to the World

Each H2O Wireless Monthly Unlimited Plan includes unlimited international talk to 70 Countries (including China and Mexico), unlimited text to any country in the world, and up to $5 international talk credit depending on the plan you select.

Purchase these features whenever you need:

International Talk

You can purchase International Talk for your plan for $5 or $10. Simply log into your account to make this purchase.

International Roaming

You can purchase International Roaming for your plan. This can be used for talk minutes, text, or MMS.

5G / 4G Data

You can purchase additional high speed data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10 or 5GB for $20.

Hotspot Data

Share your cellular data via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB using laptops, tablets, and more by purchasing Hotspot Data for your plan. Get 2GB for $10, 5GB for $20, or 10GB for $30.

What our customers are saying:

“I have had H2O monthly unlimited for a few years now. I use WIFI and Data interchangeably, and don't even think about it. My data is unlimited, and even if I stream videos or the news to my phone any time I want, I have never had it slow down.”

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Refer a Friend

When you join H2O Wireless, you can take advantage of our Refer a Friend (RAF) referral program. It enables you to share the H2O love and lower your bill! Share the H2O love with enough friends, and you might not even have a bill.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Spread the Word

Get your unique referral link, then send it to friends and family.

Step 2: Sign Them Up

Help your friend select an H2O Wireless Plan.

Step 3: Get Rewarded

Once your friend activates their H2O service, you each get rewarded with $50 in RAF rewards points.

RAF Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Refer a Friend Program?

Refer a Friend is the H2O® Wireless referral program in which you and a friend get $50 of H2O points for each activated referral.

When are H2O points applied to my account?

When the person referred activates their H2O Wireless service your rewards points will be applied. Please note: For Port-Ins, points will be received within 1-5 business days.

Do I get referral points if I just tell a friend about H2O?

No. They need to use your referral link.

How many people can I refer?

You can refer up to 10 people per month, which is a total of 120 referrals per year, for thousands of dollars’ worth of reward points. So many rewards points they might pay for your H2O service!

More reasons to love H2O Wireless: Bring Your Own Phone

Have a phone you love? H2O Wireless makes it easy to bring it with you. Simply join H2O Wireless and, at checkout, choose eSIM. Like a physical SIM card, but without the 3-5 day wait for a physical card to arrive, eSIM enables you to use your new service much faster. In fact, you can activate your service right after checking out. Of course, before you select eSIM, make sure your phone is eSIM compatible by reviewing the list below.

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

eSIM compatible phone models include:

iPhone XS series
iPhone XR
iPhone 11 series
iPhone SE 2nd gen
iPhone 12 series

What our customers are saying…

“My phone is an unlocked, international version Samsung. I pay $28 a month at H2O and get a service that is literally unlimited in every way. A special bonus with this plan, is that I get international texting - which I was unable to achieve with T-Mobile, Sprint or AT&T.”

With H2O Wireless it’s easy to stay connected to your family, friends, work, your favorite shows, podcasts, news outlets – your whole world – for less. That’s what makes us refreshingly. different. wireless.

See for yourself today!

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