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In general, the types of phones and other devices supported by the MVNOs are in line with the technologies used by the underlying major and regional cellular network provider(s):
However, many MVNOs tend to sell somewhat older phone models (e.g. ones discontinued by the host networks), which can affect whether all technologies supported by the carrier network are usable by MVNO customers. The acronym BYOD means " Bring Your Own Device", indicating that a customer can port a cellphone or other cellular device they already own to the MVNO, rather than having to buy/rent a new device from them (assuming it's compatible with the host network, has not been reported stolen, is not still locked into a contract, etc.). Again, however, MVNOs often restrict the list of BYOD devices they'll support to a smaller subset than the host networks. MVNOs will often push/favor a specific model phone because it's locked into the host carrier "preferred network" that gives that MVNO the best deal/rates.[ citation needed]
Providers supporting multiple host networks use only one of them for each device, depending on the specific phone model and/or SIM card used (except for Google Fi, which switches automatically between the different listed host networks based on factors such as relative signal strength). [1]
Different companies target different markets: typically a subset of business, lifeline, and personal. Lifeline refers to the Universal Service Fund's Lifeline low-income phone program. In the case of providers with both Lifeline and non-Lifeline offerings, but different options for each (as opposed to the same options, but different costs), the Lifeline offerings have been put on a separate row with "[Lifeline]" in the "Company" field. Note that though the Lifeline program is a Federal one, each state is responsible for implementing its own version, so details beyond the basic requirements of the program can differ significantly from state to state (starting with the set of provider companies available). As of this writing, Lifeline provider info has mostly only been filled in for California and Minnesota.
Most of the MVNOs in this table provide voice, text, and data services to mobile phones ("Yes" in Phone service column; note that this column does not indicate whether the provider sells phones – all providers offering phone service sell phones unless the "BYOD" column contains "Yes, BYOD-only"). Some MVNOs also have data-only offerings, which can be intended for tablets ("Tablet plans available" in Notes column), or can require the purchase (or BYOD) of a dedicated mobile broadband modem, usually in the form of a Wi-Fi Hotspot device ("Yes" in Modem service column; not to be confused with the Tethering / phone hotspot column, which refers to the ability to use a phone or tablet to share data as a Wi-Fi hotspot or via Bluetooth or USB. There are also MVNOs who provide only data service to mobile hotspot devices (mobile broadband providers).
Native Wi-Fi calling refers to the ability of mobile phones on the service to seamlessly use Wi-Fi rather than the cellular network to connect normally dialed calls, when enabled. It does not refer to the ability to use third-party programs to make calls over Wi-Fi networks, which is generally always supported on smartphones.
Company | Host network(s) | Market | Phone
service |
Modem service | BYOD | Unlimited
fast data |
Unlimited slow data | 5G access | Tethering / phone hotspot | International | Native Wi-Fi calling | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Access Wireless | Sprint [2] [3] | Lifeline: CA [4] | Yes | Yes, but must call to check compatiblilty [5] | No, plans capped at 6 GB maximum for Californians [6] | No | ? | |||||
Affinity Cellular | Verizon [7] | Personal [8] | Yes [9] | No [9] [10] | Yes, but no online compatibility-checker [7] [11] | No, plans capped at 10 GB max [10] | No [11] | ? | ? | No; also, no service in Alaska [11] | ? | AAA members receive extra benefits. [12] |
Airvoice Wireless | AT&T [13] [14] | Personal [15] | Yes [13] | No? [16] [17] [18] [19] | Yes, BYOD-only [13] [14] | No, "We have the right to slow down the speed of data browsing upon our own discretion at any time during your 5 or 30 day cycle." [14] [16] [15] | Yes, on Unlimited data plan (only?); 2G speeds: 128 kbps [16] [15] | ? | ? | Yes, unlimited int'l calling and texting on appropriate plans [14] [19] [20] | ? | Terms of Services includes "Since you are on an Unlimited Plan, there will be no disputes about calls not connecting or dropped calls or any other reason to call customer service and complain." [15] |
Allvoi Wireless | AT&T [21] | Personal | Yes [22] [23] | No? [23] [24] | Yes [21] | No, plans capped at 15 GB max [24] | Yes, on Unlimited plans [24] | ? | No [25] | Yes, Calls to int'l #s on Unlimited plans [24] | ? | |
Altice Mobile | AT&T, Sprint [26] [27] | Personal | Yes [26] [28] | No? [27] [28] | Yes, BYOD-only, unless phones are bought at an Altice retail location. Currently supported models are (unlocked) iPhone SE, 6, and above; Galaxy S9 series; and Motorola moto e6 & g7 play. [28] [29] | Yes, when not roaming off Sprint, but tethering speeds limited to 600 kbps; after 50 GB data usage, tethering and video streaming limited to 2G speeds: 128 kbps [27] [30] | Yes [27] [30] | ? | Yes, but see Unlimited Fast Data column for speed throttling info [27] [30] | Yes, unlimited int'l talk and text from U.S. to >35 countries; unlimited talk, text, and data (1 GB 4G LTE, then unlimited 2G unless additional data packs purchased) while roaming in >35 countries [27] | Yes [31] [32] | CDMA not supported, only LTE (thus non-WiFi voice is VoLTE). Reportedly uses Sprint as primary network and only roams to AT&T when needed; data speeds limited to 128 kbps when roaming. Also automatically connects to Altice WiFi access points when in range; service then provided over Wi-Fi, not 4G LTE. $10/mo. discount for Optimum & Suddenlink customers. [27] [30] [32] [33] [34] |
Armed Forces Wireless / My AF Mobile | T-Mobile [35] [36] | Personal [37] | Yes [38] | No [35] [38] | Yes [35] [39] | Yes, on Unlimited Data plan, though "Usage over 26GB of data in a month period may result in throttled speeds when in congested areas." [35] [39] | Yes, on 4 GB Data plan [35] | ? | No [40] | ? | ? | Available to the general public. Gives a portion of its proceeds to veterans and first responders via a charity foundation. [37] Previously used the Verizon network. [41] [42] |
Assist Wireless | Sprint, [2] [3] T-Mobile [3] | Lifeline: OK, AR, MD and MO [43] | Yes | Yes [44] | No, plans capped at 6 GB maximum with additional payment of $5 per month from consumer with OK Tribal Lifeline Plan [45] | No | ? | |||||
Assurance Wireless | T-Mobile, the legacy of Sprint [46] | Lifeline: Over 40 states [47] | Yes | No | No, plans capped at 6 GB maximum for ZIP codes within California [48] | No | ? | |||||
Beast Mobile | AT&T, Verizon [49] | Personal | Yes [50] [51] | Yes [51] | Yes [50] [52] | No, plans capped at 10 GB max [52] | Yes, on Unlimited Talk, Text & High Speed Data plan [52] | ? | Yes, phone hotspot on Sprint only, for extra fee [52] | Yes, int'l calling from U.S. with add-on? [52] [53] | ? | First MVNO based on the FreeMo MVNE. [50] Operates "Phones For The Homeless" program in Seattle and Oakland. [54] |
Best Cellular | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon [55] | Personal | Yes [55] [56] [57] | No? [56] [57] [58] | Yes [55] | No [55] [58] | No? [55] [58] | ? | No? [55] [58] | ? | ? | Formerly Boss Cellular. [55] |
Black Wireless | AT&T [59] | Personal [60] | Yes [59] [60] | No [61] | Yes, BYOD-only; no online compatibility-checker? [59] [62] [63] | No, plans capped at 6 GB max [61] | Yes, 2G speeds: 128 kbps [61] | ? | No [64] | Yes, non–Pay As You Go plans include unlimited (but not "unreasonable") calls to up to 10 unique int'l #s per month in >65 countries [60] [61] [65] | ? | |
boom! MOBILE | AT&T, [66] T-Mobile, [66] Verizon [67] | Business, Personal [68] [69] [70] | Yes [71] | Yes [72] | Yes, but no online compatibility-checker [68] | No, plans capped at 20 GB max on Verizon, 60 GB max on AT&T [68] [69] [70] | Yes, 2G speeds: 128 kbps [68] | ? | Yes, but "iPhone Only for Non-HD" (??) on Verizon network [68] | Yes, int'l calling and texting, but on AT&T network only [68] | ? | AT&T network available to business customers only. [68] [69] |
Boost Mobile | T-Mobile [73] | Personal | Yes [74] [75] | Yes [76] | Yes [74] [77] | Yes, on Unlimited High-Speed plans, but "Customers who exceed 35GB of data during a single payment cycle may experience a temporary slowing of their network performance during the remainder of the billing cycle." [78] [79] | Yes, 2G speeds [80] | Yes, with compatible device. | Yes, but no Unlimited option available | Yes, Calls and Texts to int'l #s for additional fees [81] | Yes [82] | Owned by Dish Network. |
CellNUVO | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon [83] | Personal | Yes | Maybe: depends on the MVNO or major network [83] [84] [85] | Yes [84] | Maybe: depends on the MVNO or major network [83] [84] [85] | Maybe: depends on the MVNO or major network [83] [84] [85] | ? | Maybe: depends on the MVNO or major network [83] [84] [85] | Maybe: depends on the MVNO or major network [83] [84] [85] | Maybe: depends on the MVNO or major network [83] [84] [85] | "Virtual MVNO" that directs customers to WhistleOut (so, arguably "virtual virtual virtual") to get price comparisons of other MVNOs and major carriers with affiliate links to sign up. In addition, users may install and use CellNUVO app to play ad-supported "simple swipe games" to earn credits to apply against cell service bills. [83] [84] [85] |
Cellular Abroad |
AT&T [ citation needed] |
Personal | Yes [86] [87] | Yes [86] [88] [87] | Yes [89] [87] | No, plans capped at 1 GB max [89] | No [89] | ? | ? | Yes, int'l calling, texting, and roaming [89] [90] | ? | No unlimited services except incoming texts (worldwide). [89] Sells and rents int'l phones & hotspot devices. [86] Offers VPN that works in China. [91] Offers service in Antarctica. [90] BBB A+ rating. [86] |
China Telecom CTExcel | T-Mobile [92] | Personal | Yes [93] | ? | Yes, BYOD-only [93] [94] | No, plans capped at 10 GB max [93] [95] [96] | Yes, 2G speeds: 128 kbps [93] | ? | No [94] | Yes, plans available with unlimited calls to 20 countries, unlimited int'l texts, int'l roaming [93] [95] [96] | ? | China Telecom and parent company China Telecommunications Corporation are state-owned (by China). Dual-number activation: U.S. phone number and virtual Chinese local number. [93] |
China Unicom Cuniq US | T-Mobile [97] | Personal | Yes [98] | No? [99] [100] [101] | Yes, BYOD-only [98] | No, plans capped at 9 GB max [99] [100] [101] | Yes, 2G speeds: 128 kbps [99] [100] [101] | ? | Yes, but only until Fast Data allowance depleted [98] [99] [100] [101] | Yes, calling, texing, and int'l roaming for select countries [98] [99] [100] [101] | ? | China Unicom is state-owned (by China). |
Chit Chat Mobile | Sprint [102] | Personal | Yes [102] | No? [103] [104] | Yes, BYOD-only [103] | No, plans capped at 3 GB max [105] | No [105] | ? | No [105] | Yes, calls to int'l #s from U.S. included [105] | ? | |
Clearway | AT&T, Verizon [106] | Business [107] | Yes [107] | Yes [107] | Yes [107] | No, plans capped at 20 GB max [108] | Yes, 2G speeds [108] | ? | ? | ? | Yes? [109] | Owned by TracFone Wireless. [107] |
Community Phone | AT&T, Sprint, and an unspecified third major network [110] [111] | Personal | Yes [112] | No? [112] [113] | Yes [114] | Yes, though after 22 GB, speeds are not throttled, but service may be deprioritized during periods of network congestion. After 30GB the service may slow down or stop. [115] | Yes, after 22 GB of fast data, during some periods of network congestion [115] | ? | Yes [115] | Yes, with Unlimited plans, unlimited Calls to Canada and Mexico, and unlimited roaming in Mexico [115] | Yes | Tablet plans available. Physical store in Cambridge, MA. [116] Promotes tech literacy, puts on seminars at senior centers, etc. [117] |
Consumer Cellular | AT&T, T-Mobile [118] [119] | Personal | Yes [118] [119] [120] | Yes? [120] [121] [122] | Yes [119] [122] | No, plans capped at 20 GB max, and data service may be suspended if use exceeds 30 GB [121] | No, though speeds may be throttled once use exceeds 20 GB in addition to overage charging [121] | ? | No, except for plans "specifically designated for tethering usage"; no information on site regarding such designation;
[123] reportedly, tethering can be added to plans on request [ citation needed] |
Yes, int'l calling, texting, and roaming [124] | Yes [124] | Tablet plans available. Discounts offered to AARP members, including 5% off monthly service. [121] |
CREDO Mobile | Verizon [125] [126] | Personal | Yes [127] | ? | No [125] | No, plans capped at 20 GB max [128] | Yes, on Unlimited Data plan; 2G speeds: 64 kbps [128] | ? | Yes [128] | Yes, int'l calls and roaming for select countries [129] | ? | Tablet plans available. [128] Switched from Sprint to Verizon in August 2016. [126] Sells itself as a strong supporter of liberal / progressive political issues such as "Saving Mother Earth" and funds Planned Parenthood, among others. [125] [130] [131] |
Cricket Wireless | AT&T [132] | Personal | Yes [132] [133] | Yes [134] | Yes [132] [135] | Yes, on Unlimited extra. On unlimited data plans, but data speeds throttled to 3 Mbps, video streaming throttled to 1.5 Mbps (SD quality); after 22 GB on Unlimited plan, or anytime on Unlimited Extra plan, "Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds during network congestion" [136] | Yes [136] | No, coming soon. [137] | Yes, but on Unlimited data plans, after 10 GB, throttled to 2G speeds: 128 kbps [136] | Yes, with appropriate plans: unlimited calling to landlines in 35 countries from U.S., unlimited texts to 37 countries from U.S., unlimited calling and texts to and from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., roaming in Canada and Mexico [136] [138] | Yes | Tablet plans not offered? [134] [139] [140] Owned by AT&T. [141] |
DataJack | Sprint | Personal | No | Yes | ? | — | — | |||||
DataXoom | AT&T, Sprint, Verizon [142] | Business [142] | Yes | Yes [142] | No? [142] | No? [142] | ? | |||||
easyGO Wireless | AT&T [143] | Personal | Yes [143] [144] | No? [144] [145] | Yes, but unlocked AT&T phones only [143] [146] | No, plans capped at 2 GB max [145] [146] | No [145] [146] | ? | ? | Yes, unlimited calls from U.S. to landlines in >80 countries (and mobiles in some), unlimited texts to int'l #s from U.S. [145] [146] | ? | Owned by Telrite Holdings. [147] |
Earth Tones | AT&T [148] | Personal | Yes [148] [149] | No? [150] | Yes, but no online compatibility-checker [149] | No [150] | No [150] | ? | ? | Yes, calls to other countries from U.S. [151] | ? | No unlimited minutes or texts, either. [150] Donates 100% of profits to environmental organizations. [152] |
EcoMobile | Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon [153] [154] | Personal | Yes [154] [155] | Yes [155] | Yes [154] [156] | No, plans capped at 8 GB max [156] | Yes, 2G speeds [156] | ? | No? [156] [157] | Yes, calls to int'l #s from U.S. [158] | ? | |
EXTREMEConnect .me | AT&T, T-Mobile | Personal | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||||||
enTouch Wireless | Verizon [159] |
Lifeline: AZ, AR, CA, CO, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, WA, WV, WI, WY;
[160] Personal |
Yes [161] | No? [162] | Yes [163] | No, plans capped at 6 GB maximum for California Tribal Plan only [164] | No | ? | ? | Yes, calls to int'l #s available through BOSS International Long Distance [165] | Formerly Boomerang Wireless. [166]In early December 2020, one week after sending inquiry via web contact form still got no reply. Called 1-866-488-8719 many times were told wait time is over 15 minutes, offered to leave message by pressing 1, did not work, could not leave message, after holding for 15 minutes, got disconnected. | |
Feelsafe Wireless | AT&T | Lifeline: CA, KY, MI, MS, OH, OK, PA, SC and WI [167] | Yes | Yes | No, plans capped at 8 GB maximum with Californians Tribal LifeLine plan [168] | No | ? | Up to unlimited international SMSs with Californians Tribal LifeLine plan [168] | Owned by Airvoice Wireless. [169] | |||
Flash Wireless | Sprint, [170] Verizon [171] | Personal | Yes [172] [173] | No? [172] [173] [174] [175] | Yes, but "By the end of 2021, 3G and older 4G devices will no longer work properly on Flash Wireless." [170] [171] [176] [177] | No, plans capped at 22 GB max with unlimited slow data, or (on Sprint only) 50 GB max without [174] [175] | Yes, on Unlimited Data plan [174] [175] | No, coming soon | Yes, but only on iPhone and select Android models, and on Sprint, only up to 10 GB [174] [175] | Sprint: Yes, unlimited calling to Canada, Mexico, & Puerto Rico; per-min. rates to others; unlimited calling to 80 or >130 additional countries with World Plan add-ons; unlimited (?) int'l texting [172] [178] [179] / Verizon: Yes, unlimited calling to Canada, Mexico, & Puerto Rico; per-min. rates to others; int'l texting for $0.20 per message [175] [180] | Yes, and texting, but only for Sprint? [181] [182] | Owned by ACN, the world's largest direct seller of telecommunications, energy and essential services for home and business. International roaming no longer offered as of 2019-08-01. [181] [182] |
FreedomPop | AT&T, Sprint [183] | Business, [184] Personal | Yes [183] [185] | Yes [185] | Yes [183] | Yes(?), "by completing partner offers" [186] | Yes, "by completing partner offers" [186] | ? | Yes [183] | Yes, int'l calling from U.S. [187] [188] | Yes, and texting, but via FreedomPop app, not natively [189] | Voice is VoIP by default; "Premium Voice" add-on enables cellular calling. [183] Owned by Red Pocket Mobile. [190] |
FreeUP Mobile | AT&T [191] | Personal | Yes [191] [192] | No [193] | Yes [194] | No, Unlimited Data offers first 15GB at 4G speeds [193] | Yes, 2G speeds after allotment used, except FREE and lowest tier plan [193] | ? | No [195] | Yes, unlimited calling to 150 countries or “Pay As You Go” per-minute rates - available with all plans; seems to include even FREE one. Int'l texting to more than 150 countries. [193] | Yes, but via FreeUP Talk app, not natively [198] | FREE plan: "250 Talk and Text", Unlimited Wi-Fi; upgraded plans available for additional charge. Unlimited 2G after allotment added on select plans on 10/22/2019. [193] |
Gen Mobile | Sprint [199] | Personal | Yes [199] [200] | ? | Yes [199] [201] | No? [199] [201] | No? [199] [201] | ? | Yes [201] | Yes, unlimited calling to >100 countries from U.S., unlimited int'l texts (on appropriate plans) [202] | ? | |
Global Data Telecom | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon [203] | Business [203] | Yes | ? | ||||||||
Good2Go Mobile |
AT&T,
[204]
[205]
Sprint (coming "soon" as of July 2019; not yet available as of October 2019 [update]) [206] |
Personal | Yes [207] | No? [207] [208] | Yes [209] | No [208] | Yes [208] | ? | No, "Technically no. Tethering is against the Terms & Conditions of Good2Go." [206] | Yes, unlimited Calls & Texts to 60 countries with International Plan, per-minute rate for other countries [206] | No, but "hope to launch it in 2019" [206] | |
Google Fi | Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular [210] | Personal | Yes [210] [211] | No? [211] | Yes, Only "Designed for Fi" models have full functionality (e.g. non-Fi phones only use the T-Mobile network) [1] [212] | No, plans capped at 15 GB (Flexible plan) or 22 GB (Unlimited plan) max [213] [1] [214] | Yes [213] [1] | Yes, with compatible device and only on the T-Mobile Network. [215] | Yes [213] | Yes, int'l calls, unlimited int'l texts, and roaming with data (6 GB fast, then unlimited slow, with Bill Protection),
[1]
[216] using
Three network (
UMTS-based) [ citation needed] |
Yes [1] | Switches automatically between the different listed host networks and Wi-Fi hotspots based on factors such as relative signal strength. [1] |
GoSmart Mobile | T-Mobile [217] | Personal | Yes [217] | No? [218] | Yes, BYOD-only, but no NET10, SafeLink, Straight Talk, Telcel, Total Wireless, or TracFone phones allowed [217] [219] | Yes, on unlimited data plan, but at 4G speeds only with Facebook, and 3G speeds for all else; phone hotspot limited to 10 GB Fast Data [217] [218] | Yes, 2G speeds [218] | ? | Yes, but limited to 10 GB Fast Data on unlimited data plan (up to 20 GB shared Fast Data on 20 GB plan) [218] [220] | Yes, int'l calling to 69 destinations; roaming in Mexico, Dominican Republic, and many Latin American countries [218] | Yes? [109] | Owned by TracFone Wireless. [221] Acquired from T-Mobile. [217] |
GreatCall | Verizon [222] | Personal | Yes [222] [223] | No? [223] | No [222] | Yes, on unlimited data plan? [224] | No? [224] | ? | ? | Yes, int'l calling, texting, and roaming in select destinations [225] | ? | "Senior Cell Phones, Medical Alert Systems & Safety for Seniors". [223] Owned by Best Buy. [222] |
h2o Wireless | AT&T [226] | Personal | Yes [226] [227] | No? [227] [228] [229] | Yes [226] [230] | No, but speeds are limited to 8Mbps for LTE and 4Mbps for 4G. (After 30GB speeds will be slowed.) [228] | Yes, 2G speeds [228] [230] | ? | Yes, but only on Unlimited Plan and only 30GB at LTE speeds. [228] [231] | Yes, int'l calls to 10 unique int'l landline #s per month in landlines in >50 countries and to mobile phones in select countries on non-Pay-As-You-Go plans, int'l texting [228] [229] [230] | No [ citation needed] |
Owned by Telrite Holdings. [147] |
Hello Mobile | T-Mobile [232] | Personal | Yes [233] [234] | No? [234] [235] | Yes [233] [236] | Yes, on Unlimited data plan, but "speeds may be lowered during periods of high congestion" [235] [237] | No [235] [237] | ? | ? | Yes, unlimited int'l calling and texting from U.S. [238] [239] | Yes [240] | Formerly also offered T-Mobile coverage. [233] |
Ideal Mobile | Sprint [241] | Personal | Yes [242] | No? [242] | Yes, BYOD-only [241] [242] | No, plans capped at 7 GB max [242] | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | "A Nationwide prepaid carrier for any Sprint device and for blacklisted iPhones from Verizon, T-Mobile, and At&t [sic]". [242] FAQ page is empty. [243] Targets youth market, with plans called "Cool", "Wow", "No Way", and "Holy Cow". [242] |
Internet on the Go | Sprint | Personal | No | Yes | ? | — | — | Owned by TruConnect. | ||||
Jethro Mobile | T-Mobile [244] | Personal | Yes [245] | No? [245] [246] | Yes [246] [247] | No, plans capped at 6 GB max [246] | Yes, 2G speeds [246] | ? | Yes, on 6 GB monthly and 1 GB yearly plans [246] | Yes, calls to up to 15 unique #s in 75 int'l destinations on Unlimited International, or pay-as-you-go credits for other destinations [248] | ? | FAQ link just redirects to current page. [244] [245] [246] [248] Based on Plintron MVNA. [249] |
Jolt Mobile | AT&T [250] [251] | Personal | Yes [251] | No? [251] [252] | Yes, BYOD-only [251] | No, plans capped at 5 GB max [252] | No [ citation needed] |
? | ? | Yes, direct dialing to int'l #s [251] [253] | ? | |
Kajeet | "your choice of the five largest U.S. wireless networks, as well as one in Canada" [254] | Business [254] [255] | Yes | Yes [254] | ? | Targets the K-12 educational market. [254] [255] | ||||||
Karma Mobility | Sprint [256] | Personal | No [256] | Yes [256] [257] | No [256] | No [258] | No? [258] | ? | — | — | ||
KidsConnect | T-Mobile [259] [260] | Personal [260] | Yes [260] | No [ citation needed] |
No, specialty 3-button i Luv Wireless KC2 only? [260] | No [ citation needed] |
No [ citation needed] |
? | No [ citation needed] |
No [ citation needed] |
No [ citation needed] |
GPS tracker phone for communication between kids and their parents. [260] |
Kroger Wireless | Sprint [261] [262] | Personal | Yes [261] [262] [263] | No? [263] [264] | Yes [261] [262] | No, plans capped at 20 GB max [264] [265] [266] | Yes, on Unlimited data plan [264] [265] [266] | ? | Yes? [266] | Yes, int'l calling from U.S. [265] [267] | ? | Phones available for sale online and in Kroger-owned stores such as Ralphs. [265] |
Kynect | Sprint [268] | Personal | Yes [269] | No? [269] [270] | Yes [271] | No, plan capped at 15 GB [270] | Yes, 2G speeds: 128 kbps [270] | ? | Yes [270] | Yes, int'l calling, text, and voice + data roaming, with Global Pass add-on [271] [272] | Yes? [271] | Tablet plans not offered. [269] [270] Formerly Stream Wireless. [273] Multi-level marketing company. [274] [275] |
Ladybug Wireless | AT&T, T-Mobile [276] [277] | Business, [278] Personal [279] | No(?), "Check back soon" [276] [280] | Yes [276] [278] [279] | No(?), "Check back soon" [276] [280] | Yes, but prohibited are video streaming above SD (must be manually limited), "large" downloads, hosting servers, etc. [279] [281] | No [279] [281] | ? | No [ citation needed] |
No [ citation needed] |
No [ citation needed] |
Founded to provide high-speed Internet service to rural customers. [282] |
Liberty Wireless | T-Mobile [283] | Personal | Yes [284] | ? | Yes [284] [285] | No [286] | No [285] | ? | Yes [285] | No [285] | Yes [285] | |
Life Wireless | AT&T, [2] T-Mobile [287] | Lifeline: AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NV, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, TX, UT, VI, WA, WI and WV [288] | Yes | Yes, but not officially supported | No, plans capped at 6 GB maximum for Californians [289] | No | ? | Owned by Telrite Holdings. [147] | ||||
Lycamobile | T-Mobile [290] | Personal | Yes [290] [291] | No? [291] [292] | Yes [293] | Yes, on the top High Data Plan, but "After Use of 50GB of 4G LTE, data speeds may be reduced for the remainder of the plan period", and tethering / phone hotspot is not permitted on this (or any?) plan [292] [294] [295] [296] | Yes [292] [294] [295] | ? | No? [294] [295] [296] | Yes, unlimited talk & text to >75 countries, int'l roaming [292] [297] | Yes, and texting [298] | Lycamobile has been involved in legal and financial controversies in France, Ireland, and the U.K. They are a significant donor to the British Conservative Party. See Lycamobile § Controversies for details and citations. |
Madstar Mobile | Sprint [299] | Personal | Yes [300] | Yes [301] | Yes [302] | No, no 4G or full 3G speeds [303] | Yes, 3G speeds: up to 512 kbps on Ultimate Plan [303] | ? | No [304] | Yes, int'l calling, and int'l roaming in countries with CDMA networks(?) [305] [306] [299] | ? | Talk & Text (not Data) roams onto Verizon Network for no additional charge. [299] |
Metro by T-Mobile | T-Mobile [307] [308] | Personal | Yes [307] [308] [309] | Yes [310] | Yes [308] [311] | Yes, on Unlimited High-Speed plans, but "If congested, the fraction of customers using >35GB∕month may notice reduced speeds and Metro customers may notice reduced speeds vs. T-Mobile due to prioritization. Video streams at 480p. Unlimited on handset and on network only." [312] | Yes [312] | Yes, with compatible device. | Yes, but limited to 15 GB max? [312] | Yes, unlimited calls and texts to select countries, and roaming in Canada and Mexico [313] | Yes [314] | Formerly MetroPCS; owned by T-Mobile US. [307] [308] |
MetTel Mobile | AT&T, Sprint, Verizon | Business [315] | Yes | ? | ||||||||
Mint Mobile | T-Mobile [316] | Personal | Yes [316] [317] | No? [317] [318] [319] | Yes [318] | Yes, though "Data speeds reduce after 35GB" [320] | Yes, 2G (64 kbps) speeds or higher [321] | ? | Yes, though "The data you use just pulls from your monthly 4G LTE amount", which may indicate phone hotspot cannot use unlimited slow data | Yes, int'l long-distance calling via PLD, and int'l roaming [322] [323] | Yes, and texting [324] | Formerly Mint SIM; subsidiary of Ultra Mobile. [316] Targets youth market with website content like "C’mon, aren’t you dying to use the phone plan with a cute little fox on everything?" and "Staying connected while exploring the world just got super F*!ing easy! (We said “Foxing.”)". [321] [323] campusSIMS partners with Mint to serve the market of international students in the U.S. [325] |
Mobal | T-Mobile [326] [327] | Business, Personal [326] [328] | Yes [326] [327] [329] [330] | Yes [327] | Yes [327] | Yes, but only in Japan with Japan SIMs; Europe SIM capped at 7 GB max [331] [332] | Yes, with USA Visitor SIM only: 2G speeds (128 kbps) after 2 GB of 4G data [327] | ? | Yes, "but there is no guarantee that it will work" [327] | Yes, int'l calling, texts, and roaming with appropriate SIMs [327] [331] [332] [333] | ? | Bypasses the usual stringent requirements for obtaining a Japanese SIM. [331] Donates the majority of its profits to self-founded charity ("Krizevac transforms communities. This starts with placing a cross on a mountain in an area of great need. This symbolizes the values of public service & personal sacrifice underpinning the Krizevac Charity."). [334] "Mobal is one of the world's longest running cell phone providers and was founded in 1989". [330] |
Net10 Wireless | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular (only on PAY-AS-YOU-GO minute plans),[ citation needed] Verizon [335] | Business, Personal | Yes [336] | Yes [337] | Yes [335] [338] | No, plans capped at 12 GB max [339] | Yes, 2G speeds on Smartphone plans [339] | ? | Yes, but no Unlimited option available [340] | Yes, int'l calling, and unlimited int'l texting on a few phone models [341] | Yes? [109] | Owned by TracFone Wireless. |
NetBuddy | AT&T | Personal | No | Yes | ? | — | — | |||||
netTALK CONNECT | T-Mobile [342] [343] | Business [342] [343] | Yes [343] | Yes, BYOD-only [342] [343] | ? | Yes, unlimited int'l talk & text in U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico [343] | Yes [343] | |||||
NetZero | Sprint | Personal | No | Yes | ? | — | — | |||||
Never Throttled | AT&T [344] | Personal | No [345] | Yes [345] | Yes [346] | Yes [345] | — | ? | — | No [344] | — | Primary target market is rural broadband. No setup fees, contracts, or credit checks; pledges never to raise prices for existing customers. [347] [348] |
OTG Mobile | Sprint (main page claims "All 4 US Carriers in one place", but only Sprint shown as option on Coverage page) [349] [350] | Personal | Yes [351] [352] | Yes [352] | Yes, BYOD-only [351] | No, plans capped at 10 GB max [352] | Yes [ citation needed] |
? | ? | ? | ? | As of July 2019 [update], the website's SSL certificate expired 2019-05-21. [349] Linked-to FAQ page does not exist. [349] [353] |
OTR Mobile | T-mobile [354] | Personal | No [354] | Yes [354] | Yes [354] | Yes [354] | — [354] | ? | — [354] | No? [354] | — [354] | No Terms & Conditions page ("Updating policy. Will be posted soon."). [354] |
Page Plus Cellular | Verizon [355] | Personal | Yes [355] [356] | No? [356] [357] | Yes [355] | Yes, on Fully Unlimited 4G LTE data plan, but "Video typically streams at DVD quality", and "At 60 GB, we reserve the right to review your account for usage in violation of Page Plus's terms and conditions." [357] | Yes, on 3 GB & 8 GB 4G data plans [357] | ? | No? [358] | Yes, int'l calling and unlimited texting [357] | ? | Owned by TracFone Wireless. [357] |
Patriot Mobile | Sprint [359] | Personal | Yes [359] [360] | Yes [361] | Yes [359] [362] | No [363] [364] | Yes [363] [364] | ? | Yes [365] | Yes, int'l calling from U.S., including unlimited calls to Canada and Mexico [366] [367] | ? | Tablet plans available. Takes a political stance with "Mobilizing Conservatives" tagline and "fight the liberal agenda through your phone", etc. [368] |
Pix Wireless | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, [369] Verizon [370] [371] [372] | Personal | Yes [370] | No? [373] [374] | Yes, BYOD-only [370] [371] | No AT&T: No, capped at 30GB, hotspot capped at 15GB [373] / Sprint: No, plans capped at 12 GB max [373] / T-Mobile: Unannounced [374] / Verizon: No, plans capped at 12 GB max [373] | AT&T: No? [373] / Sprint: Yes, 2G speeds [373] / T-Mobile: Unannounced [374] / Verizon: Yes [373] | ? | AT&T: Yes / Sprint: No / T-Mobile: No / Verizon: No / International: Yes, assuming active data plan in participating country [375] | Yes, int'l SIMs available, but Calls and Texts to int'l #s with U.S. SIMs only available on Verizon network [376] [377] | Yes | Tablet plans available. |
Pond Mobile | Sprint | Business [378] | Yes [378] | Yes? [378] | Yes, BYOD-only? [379] | Yes [378] | Yes, 2G speeds: ~128 kbps [378] | ? | ? | Yes, int'l calling, unlimited int'l texting, voice + data roaming in >200 countries [378] [380] | Yes [379] | Tablet plans available. [378] |
Proven Services | Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon [381] [382] [383] | Business, [384] [385] Personal [384] | Yes [386] | No? [385] [386] | Yes, BYOD-only, but on Verizon network, "CDMA (3G)-only devices, including 3G basic phones and 3G smartphones / 4G LTE smartphones that do not support HD Voice / Apple® iPhone® 5s or prior including the Apple® iPhone® 5c" can no longer be activated [387] [381] | Yes, but "we have the right, at our discretion, to suspend or terminate your account for any excessive or abusive use"; on T-Mobile and Verizon, "Netflix and other Movie Streaming are prohibited" [381] | — [381] | ? | No [381] | ? | ? | Donates a share of profits to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. [388] [389] |
Pulse Cellular |
T-Mobile,
AT&T,
Sprint, and
Verizon |
Business, Personal [390] | Yes [391] | Yes, MiFi routers, Hotspot, USB Modem & Tablet plans available, (Full Unlimited No Deprioritization & Unlimited with deprioritization plans available online & through call center) |
Yes, Most unlocked devices are accepted if compatible with preferred network. [392] | Yes, Full unthrottled unlimited plans available. No speed caps. AT&T is network managed at 22GB, and throttled at 75GB. [390] | Yes, Low cost 2 GB LTE plan throttles to 128kbps for unlimited audio streaming [390] | ? | Yes, 4G & 3G speeds depending on wireless plan
[390] |
Yes, U.S. coverage also usable in Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands; coverage also provided in Canada & Mexico with 5 GB of LTE data (unlimited 128 kbps thereafter), network normal usage policies apply;
[390] additional international calling, texting, and roaming packages available via call center or email |
Yes |
Additional plans and new international territories in progress. |
Puppy Wireless | Sprint, Verizon [393] | Personal | Yes [394] | No? [393] [394] | Yes, BYOD-only, but on Verizon network, "CDMA (3G)-only devices, including 3G basic phones and 3G smartphones / 4G LTE smartphones that do not support HD Voice / Apple® iPhone® 5s or prior including the Apple® iPhone® 5c" can no longer be activated [393] | Yes(?), on Sprint only [393] [395] | No [393] [395] | ? | No [395] | Yes, int'l calling from U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands [395] | ? | |
Pure TalkUSA | AT&T [396] | Personal | Yes [396] [397] | No | Yes [396] | No (After 30GB of data usage you will experience slower speeds) [398] | Yes, 2G speeds: 128 kbps [398] | ? | Yes, but only officially supported on Apple devices. Android may work depending on model and firmware version. [399] | No [400] | No [400] | Owned by Telrite Holdings. Customers who have multiple lines are eligible for a group plan discount: 2nd line gives 10% off, 3 lines 15% off and a 4th line 20% off the total cost of the combined plans price. [147] |
Q Link Wireless | T-Mobile, the legacy of Sprint [401] [402] | Lifeline: AZ, AR, CO, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, TX, UT, VT, VI, WA, WV and WI [403] | Yes | Yes [402] [404] | Yes, with Unlimited Data add-on [405] | No | ? | |||||
Reach Mobile | Verizon [406] | Personal | Yes [406] [407] | No, Reach supports personal hotspots, but not dedicated hotspot or modem devices (Jetpacks, USB modems). | Yes, BYOD-only [406] [408] | No, plans capped at 20 GB max [407] | Yes, on Unlimited plan [407] [409] | ? | Yes [407] [410] [409] | Yes [409] [411] | No [ citation needed] |
10% of each data plan contributed to provide connectivity to women, families, and students in India, Nigeria, and the U.S. [412] [413] |
Ready Mobile | Verizon [414] [415] | Personal | Yes [416] | No? [416] [417] | Yes [414] [418] | No, plans capped at 10 GB max [417] [419] | No [417] [419] | ? | No? [420] | ? | ? | As of September 2019 [update], the website's SSL certificate expired 2019-08-27. [421] |
Red Pocket Mobile | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon [422] | Personal | Yes [423] | Yes? [424] | Yes [422] [423] | Yes, on unlimited plan [425] | Yes, 2G speeds on plans with 3GB LTE/month or more [425] | ? | AT&T, Sprint & T-Mobile: Android & iOS / Verizon: iOS only [426] | Yes, calling, unlimited texting, and voice(?) + data roaming [427] [428] [429] | Only on AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint [430] | Tablet plans available. [424] |
Republic Wireless | Sprint, T-Mobile [431] | Personal | Yes [431] [432] | No? [432] [433] | Yes, but only Android, and only devices Republic sells or has sold [431] [434] | No [433] | No [433] | ? | Yes, on certain plans [435] | No [433] | Yes [436] | |
RuraLTE |
AT&T [ citation needed] |
Personal | No [437] [438] [439] | Yes [437] [438] [439] | Yes [439] | Yes, but "Users who use more than 22GB may see slowdowns … during times of extreme network congestion", and prohibited uses include "Large downloads", "Streaming video in HD", etc. [440] | Yes [440] | ? | — | No [ citation needed] |
— | |
SafeLink Wireless | AT&T (?), Sprint (?), T-Mobile (CA), U.S. Cellular (?), Verizon (?) [2] | Lifeline: Most states plus Puerto Rico except those absolute hard core Republican states such as Alaska, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming | Yes | Yes [2] | No, plans capped at 6 GB maximum for ZIP codes within California [441] | No | ? | Owned by TracFone Wireless. | ||||
SafetyNet Wireless | T-Mobile, the legacy of Sprint [442] | Lifeline: CA, CO, GA, KY, MI, OK, PA and WI [442] | Yes | No | No, plans capped at 6 GB maximum for Californians with SafetyNet Wireless for 90 days [443] | No | ? | |||||
Scratch Wireless | Verizon [444] | Personal | Yes [445] | No [445] [446] | No, only one provider-supplied device supported, the Coolpad Arise (Android 4.4) [445] [446] | No, plans capped at 1 GB max [447] | No [447] | ? | ? | No (except calls and texts to U.S. numbers from foreign Wi-Fi networks) [448] | Yes [445] [448] | Uses Wi-Fi instead of cellular network, whenever available, for voice, texts, and data. [445] |
Seawolf Wireless | T-Mobile [449] [450] | Personal | Yes [451] | No? [451] | Yes, BYOD-only [452] | No, plans capped at 2 GB max [451] | No? [451] | ? | ? | Yes, int'l calling & texting from U.S., including >30 countries for free [453] | ? | "With business locations in both the US and China, Seawolf focuses on the world's largest two communication markets, offering a wide range of IT/Communication solutions and services". [454] |
Selectel Wireless | Verizon [455] | Personal | Yes [455] [456] | No? [456] [457] | Yes [455] [458] | No, plans capped at 22 GB max [457] | Yes, 2G speeds [457] | ? | ? | No, "International use is strictly prohibited on Selectel’s service. Dialing and/or receiving international calls and/or texts may result in permanent suspension due to violation of terms of use. In the event your service is supended for violation of terms of use a refund for purchased plans will not be issued." [459] | ? | Has corporate stores and authorized retailers throughout most of the U.S. [460] |
Simple Mobile | T-Mobile [461] | Personal | Yes [461] [462] | Yes [463] | Yes [464] | Yes, on Truly Unlimited plans, but "Video Streams at up to 480p", "If congested, customers may notice reduced speeds vs. T-Mobile customers that may be further reduced for small number of customers who use >40GB." [sic], and phone hotspot limited to 10 GB [465] | Yes, 2G speeds after up to 15 GB (or 10 GB starting October 2019) 4G LTE data [465] | ? | Yes, but no unlimited data? [465] | Yes, int'l calling, unlimited texting, and roaming in Mexico and several Central and South American countries [466] | Yes [467] [109] | Owned by TracFone Wireless. [467] |
Spectrum Mobile | Verizon [468] | Personal | Yes [468] [469] | ? | Yes, but Apple, Samsung, Google, and LG only [470] | No, plans capped at 20 GB max (and only SD video streaming is supported) [471] | Yes [471] | ? | Yes, but after 5 GB of fast data usage, speeds are reduced to 600 kbps [471] | Yes, int'l calling, unlimited texting, and roaming [471] | Yes [472] | Tablet plans available. Spectrum Mobile is available to Spectrum Internet subscribers only. Owned by Charter Communications. [471] |
SpeedTalk Mobile | T-Mobile [473] | Personal | Yes [473] [474] | No? [475] | Yes, BYOD-only [473] [474] | No, plans capped at 2 GB max [475] | No? [475] [476] | Yes, compatible devices only | No, but "working hard on getting this on board" [476] | Yes, int'l calling from U.S. [477] | ? | |
StandUp Wireless | T-Mobile, the legacy of Sprint [478] [479] | Lifeline: 31 states and territories, [480] [481] Personal [482] | Yes | Yes [478] [479] | No, plans capped at 6 GB maximum with ZIP codes within California [481] | No | ? | |||||
Straight Talk | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon [483] [484] | Personal | Yes [483] [485] | Yes [486] | Yes [483] [484] | Yes, on Ultimate Unlimited plan, but "At 60 GB, we reserve the right to review your account for usage in violation of Straight Talk’s terms and conditions." On AT&T Hotspot is prohibited. [486] | Yes, 2G speeds [486] | ? | No [487] [488] | Yes, int'l calls from U.S. to >1000 landline destinations, and to mobile phones in Canada, China, India, and Mexico [489] | Yes? [109] | Tablet plans available. [486] Owned by TracFone Wireless. [486] Rooted or jailbroken devices not allowed. [488] |
TAG Mobile | T-Mobile, the legacy of Sprint, Verizon [490] | Lifeline: AZ, AR, CA, CO, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NV, OK, PA, SC, TX, WV and WI, [491] Personal [492] | Yes | Yes [490] [493] | No, plans capped at 4 GB LTE maximum for Californians [494] | No | ? | |||||
Telcel América | T-Mobile [495] [496] [497] | Personal | Yes [495] [498] | No? [498] [499] | Yes [497] | Yes, on Unlimited plan [499] | Yes, 2G speeds [499] | ? | No? [500] | Yes, unlimited calls from U.S. or Puerto Rico to up to 15 int'l landlines; unlimited calls to up to 15 mobile #s in Canada, China, India, and Mexico; int'l texting to Mexico only; and voice + data roaming in Mexico [499] [501] | Yes? [109] | Owned by TracFone Wireless. [500] |
Tello Mobile | Sprint, T-Mobile [502] | Personal | Yes [502] [503] | Yes? [504] [505] | Yes [502] [504] | No, plans capped at 25 GB max [505] | Yes, 2G speeds, but not for phone hotspot [505] | ? | Yes, but no Unlimited: disabled after 4G data allotment is depleted [506] | Yes, int'l calls and texts from U.S. [506] | Yes [506] | |
Teltik | T-Mobile | Business | Yes | ? | ||||||||
Tempo Telecom | Sprint, [507] T-Mobile [508] |
Lifeline: CO, GA, HI, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, ND, OH, RI, SC, UT, WV, WI, WY;
[509] Personal |
Yes [510] | No [510] | No, only one provider-supplied device supported, the Blu Vivo Air 4G LTE (Android 5.0) [510] [511] | No, plans capped at 2.5 GB max [512] | Yes, on unlimited plans; 2G speeds [512] | ? | ? | ? | ? | No FAQ section. [513] |
TerraCom Wireless | Sprint, T-Mobile, [514] Verizon [2] | Lifeline: MN | Yes | Yes [2] | No, plans capped at 1 GB max | No | ? | |||||
TextNow | Sprint, T-Mobile [515] | Personal | Yes [515] [516] | No? [516] [517] [518] | Yes [515] [518] | No, plans capped at 23 GB max [517] | Yes, but only on Sprint network [517] | ? | Yes(?), but only on Sprint network [517] | Yes, int'l calling from U.S. and Canada, unlimited texting to >100 countries [519] [520] | Yes, but via TextNow app, not natively? [517] | |
Ting | T-Mobile, Verizon [521] | Personal | Yes [522] | Yes [522] | Yes [523] | No [524] | No [524] | ? | Yes [525] | Yes, int'l calling, texting, and roaming [526] | Yes [527] | No unlimited minutes or texts, either. [524] Owned by Dish Network [528] |
Total Wireless | Verizon [529] | Personal | Yes [529] [530] | No? [530] [531] [532] [533] | Yes [529] [531] | No, plans capped at 25 GB max [531] | Yes, on unlimited data plan; 2G speeds [531] | ? | Yes | Yes, int'l calling from U.S. with Global ILD add-on [531] [534] [535] | Yes [536] | Owned by TracFone Wireless. [529] [530] |
Tracfone | AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular ( feature phones only),[ citation needed] Verizon [537] | Personal | Yes [537] [538] | No? [538] [539] [540] | Yes [540] | No, plans capped at 3 GB max [539] | No? [541] | ? | No? [541] | Yes, int'l calling from U.S. [541] | Yes? [109] | TracFone Wireless is a subsidiary of América Móvil. [542] |
TruConnect | T-Mobile [543] [544] |
Lifeline: AR, CA, CO, GA, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, WV, WI;
[545] Personal |
Yes [546] [545] | No?, but such service is offered through their Internet on the Go brand [546] [547] [548] [549] | Yes, for non-Lifeline [547] | No, plans capped at 2 GB for non-CA Lifeline, 3 GB for CA Lifeline, or 4 GB max for non-Lifeline [547] [548] [549] | No? [547] [544] [548] [549] | ? | No? [550] | ? | ? | No FAQ section. [551] Previously also offered Sprint service. [544] Formerly Telscape Communications. |
Twigby | Sprint [552] | Personal | Yes [552] [553] | No? [553] [554] | Yes [552] [555] | No, plans capped at 10 GB max [554] | Yes, 2G speeds: ~64 kbps [554] [556] | ? | Yes [554] | Yes, calls to ~20 countries and texts to ~180 countries from U.S. for no additional charge [554] | Yes, but only using 3rd-party apps, not natively [557] | Talk & Text (not Data) roams onto Verizon Network for no additional charge. [558] |
Ultra Mobile | T-Mobile [559] | Personal | Yes [559] [560] | No? [560] [561] [562] | Yes [562] | No, plans capped at 50 GB max [561] | Yes, 2G speeds? [563] | ? | Yes, though "Full speeds available up to monthly allotment, including tethering, then slowed up to 2G speeds for remainder of service period" may indicate that phone hotspot ceases functioning after fast data is depleted [563] | Yes, unlimited calling to >80 destinations, int'l texting, int'l roaming [562] [563] [564] | Yes, and texting [562] | |
Unreal Mobile | AT&T, Sprint [565] | Personal | Yes [565] [566] | Yes [567] | Yes [565] [568] | No [569] | Yes, 2G speeds [569] | ? | No [570] | Yes, int'l calling, with appropriate plan [571] [572] | Yes, but via Unreal Mobile app, not natively [573] | On AT&T network, all calling is via VoIP. Owned by FreedomPop. [565] |
US Mobile | T-Mobile, Verizon [574] | Personal | Yes [574] [575] | Yes, BYOD-only [575] [576] [577] [578] | Yes [574] [576] [577] | No, plans capped at 15 GB max (T-Mobile) or 50 GB max (Verizon) [576] | Yes, 2G speeds on Unlimited data plan only [576] [579] | Yes, GSM (T-Mobile) sims have low band 5G, while Super LTE (Verizon) sims will have up coming support for mmWave 5G. [580] | Yes, for additional fee [576] [578] | No? [576] [581] [582] | No? [578] | |
Visible | Verizon [583] | Personal | Yes [583] [584] | No [584] [585] [586] | Yes: iPhones 6, original SE, and up; Google Pixel 3 and up; some Samsung, Motorola, ZTE, LG, OnePlus, and Hot Pepper phones also official BYOD devices. [583] [586] Some unofficially compatible devices might also work either right away when the sim is activated and inserted, or with some setting changes (like trying to add VSBLINTERNET APN), or with limited features. | Yes. [585] No usage-based throttling [586] Unlimited de-prioritized data which yields somewhat inconsistent speeds ranging from over 500 Mbps in a great Verizon LTE non congested area to less than 1 Mbps in a substantially congested Verizon area "However, when the network gets congested, your data could slow up for a bit." [586] | — [585] [586] | Yes, Access to Verizon nationwide 5g and UWB (mm wave) 5g capped at 200 Mbps, however the speed cap is not strictly enforced. | Yes, Unlimited hotspot; Speeds capped at 5 Mbps (not typically enforced- usually same speed as the phone); Only one device may connect to the mobile hotspot at a time, however this is not enforced on iPhones, Pixels, and most other phones. It is enforced on Visible ZTE phones. [585] [586] | Yes: Send and receive unlimited international texts while in the US. Unlimited incoming international calls to the US. Unlimited incoming international calls over WiFi calling while in the US or International. Unlimited outgoing international calls to US numbers over WiFi calling. [585] [586] | Yes [586] | Owned by Verizon [587] Operates on Verizon's native 4G/LTE network and WiFi calling (no 3G – Verizon will shut this down at the end of 2020 anyway, no 5G – is expected to come by the end of 2020 or early 2021, or roaming- some reports of LTEiRA roaming with talk and text). No toll-free customer service #; service provided via in-app chat, text, Facebook, or Twitter; callbacks by request. [586] [588] Visible Connect assists nonprofit technology startups. [589] With party pay it's exactly 25$ a month taxes&fees included. |
Walmart Family Mobile | T-Mobile [590] [591] | Personal | Yes [590] [592] | No? [592] [593] | Yes [590] [594] | Yes, on Truly Unlimited plan, but tethering limited to 5 GB on this plan; "Video typically streams at DVD quality" [593] | Yes, 2G speeds, after up to 14 GB 4G LTE data [593] | ? | Yes, but unclear if tethering continues to function after 4G data is depleted [593] | Yes, with Extras Pack: int'l calling, and roaming in Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico [595] | Yes [109] | Family plans with discounts for up to 4 additional lines. [595] Owned by TracFone Wireless. Acquired from T-Mobile. |
Wing | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile [596] | Business, Personal [597] | Yes [596] [598] | No? [599] | Yes [596] | Yes, on TM Unlimited plan (limited-time offer), but on the AT&T Unlimited plan it is network managed at 22GB and stopped at 50GB. [599] | Yes, 2G speeds, but on Sprint network only [600] | ? | Yes [599] [601] | Yes, int'l calling, texting, and voice + data roaming [602] | Yes [599] | Tablet plans not offered. [599] |
Xfinity Mobile | Verizon [603] | Personal | Yes [603] [604] | No [604] [605] [606] | Yes, but Apple and certain Android models only [603] [606] | No, plans capped at 20 GB max [605] | Yes, on Unlimited plan [605] | ? | Yes [605] | Yes, int'l calling, texting, and roaming [607] | Yes [607] | Tablet and Smart Watch plans available. Owned by Comcast Corporation. Activation available to Xfinity Internet customers only. [607] |
Yahoo Mobile | Verizon [608] | Personal | Yes | ? | Yes [609] | Yes. [610] | — | YES | ? | ? | Yes [611] | Owned by Verizon. Rebranding of Visible [612] |
ZillaTalk | AT&T [613] | Business, Personal [614] | Yes [615] | Yes [616] | Yes [617] | Yes, but tethering not included except on Business plan; video streaming limited to 480p (~5 Mbps) (After 22GB your data will be throttled to 128kbps) [614] [618] | — [614] [618] | ? | Yes, but only on Business plan [614] [618] | Yes, unlimited int'l texting; free roaming in Mexico on Business plan [619] | ? | Formerly NationPCS. [613] [620] |
Zing Wireless | AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon [621] | Personal | Yes [621] [622] | No? [622] [623] | Yes [621] [624] | No, plans capped at 8 GB max [623] | No? [623] | ? | No? [625] | Yes, int'l calling, [625] texting, [625] and roaming(?) [626] | ? | No FAQ section. [626] |
Altice LTE leverages the Sprint LTE and AT&T LTE networks in certain locations to deliver 99% nationwide coverage.
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No slowing of speeds (like other carriers do) and hotspot services are available on all data plans. […] Unlimited Plans offer unlimited 4G LTE data speeds, unlimited roaming in Mexico, and unlimited calling to Mexico and Canada (after 22GB your service may be deprioritized during periods of network congestion).
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