Vacation, roaming, and what counts as "use"

[YesWay]

Hi,
I'm pretty cellphone illiterate.
I live in TN and will be in MA for 2 weeks.

I would like to buy a prepaid tracfone to use on vacation and also when I get back as my backup (job hunt) cellphone since I am having countless problems with the phone I currently have (Cricket).

If I activate my phone in TN, and take it on vacation with me to MA... will I actually be charged simply for having the cellphone ON??? What constitutes as "use" as it is termed in the TOS? Or does "use" simply mean when I make/recieve calls and texts, browse, etc.

I don't see the point of having a cellphone if I will have it shut off all the time (someone might call me!)

Hope I get an answer soon. I've got my eye on a Tracfone on Amazon (Samsung T301G Slider) and my trips not too far away!

[TracFone - Jhonally]

Good day YesWay! My name is TracFone Jhonally and I will be addressing your question. You will only be charged if you use your phone in making/receiving calls, incoming/outgoing text messages and accessing the phone's browser. TracFone will work anywhere in the United States as long as there is a coverage in the area wherever you maybe. Thank you.

[YesWay]

Thnks Jhonally!

welp, guess I'll be purchasing my 1st Tracfone!

[TracFone - Jhonally]

You're welcome Yesway! You can message us here if you need further assistance during the activation of your new TracFone. Just let us know. Thanks!