Can I buy a prepaid phone from like Walmart and start using it right away?

[Maximus96]

Like without giving them my info like name, address, social #, etc?

 

[Cobalt]

yes

 

[ncalipari]

just if you are planning a terrorist attack or you want to deal large amounts of drugs.

 

[shortylickens]

Yes. Walmart doesnt collect any personal info when you buy a prepaid phone. If you use cash you are good.

Tracfone has an online activation, and when you are using it you can skip past the personal info section.
Do it from a public computer like at a library and you will be completely off the government radar.