Best Overall Value
US Mobile
$10-$44/monthIndependent MVNO offering service on all three major networks with flexible plans starting at $10/month and uncapped data options. Real users praise its slick app and ability to switch between AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks.
what experts say
- >“US Mobile is a relatively young MVNO, founded in 2015, and is one of the few that's independent. The company's strategy is rather simple: It tries to offer just about everything you could want, from every major cellular network at every price.”— WIRED
- >“Our favorite plan for most people is the Unlimited Starter plan, which is $25 per month. It's an uncapped data plan on the Dark Star (AT&T) network with 20 GB of hot spot data.”— WIRED
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Access to all three major US networks (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) with ability to switch between them
- +Unlimited Starter plan at $25/month includes 20GB hotspot data and 10GB domestic roaming
- +Annual plans cost 25-40% less than monthly pricing
- +Slick, responsive mobile app for sign-up and customer service
- +International calling add-ons available at fair rates ($3/month)
[-] what's not
- -No physical retail stores—sign-up and support primarily through app
- -Limited data plans start at only $10/month with minimal data
- -Multi-network service adds $10/month to any plan
- -Customer service relies on phone line and app rather than in-person support
