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Prepaid Carriers

Compare 40 prepaid and MVNO carriers to find the best fit.

Featured Carriers

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VerizonFeatured

Verizon network at half the price

✓Uses Verizon's network (best rural coverage)
✓Taxes and fees included in price
✓Unlimited data, talk, and text

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Tello

T-MobileFeatured

Build your own plan, taxes included

✓Extremely flexible plan builder
✓Very cheap for light users
✓No contracts or fees

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US Mobile

VerizonFeatured

All 3 networks available

✓Choice of Verizon or T-Mobile network
✓Premium plans with priority data
✓Highly customizable plan options

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All Carriers

Twigby

Flexible Verizon plans

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Metro by T-Mobile

T-Mobile owned prepaid

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Boost Mobile

AT&T and T-Mobile networks

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Cricket Wireless

AT&T owned prepaid

✓AT&T network coverage
✓Physical retail stores
✓Group save discounts

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Google Fi

Google's phone service

✓International coverage in 200+ countries
✓Automatic network switching
✓Simple, transparent pricing

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Infinite Unlimited

Budget Verizon MVNO

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Panda Mobile

Multi-network budget option

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Mint Mobile

Prepaid plans in bulk

✓Extremely low prices when prepaid
✓Full T-Mobile 5G access
✓Free international calls to Mexico and Canada

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Ultra Mobile

Budget T-Mobile MVNO

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PagePlus

Verizon MVNO with hard data caps

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Consumer Cellular

Senior-focused carrier with AARP discounts

✓Excellent customer service for seniors
✓AARP member discounts
✓No contracts

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Straight Talk

Walmart prepaid brand on Verizon

✓Available at every Walmart
✓Multiple network options
✓Simple plan structure

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MobileX

AI-powered mobile service

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Helium Mobile

Crypto/DePIN mobile network

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Total Wireless

Verizon prepaid brand (formerly Total by Verizon)

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Red Pocket Mobile

Choose any network MVNO

✓All 4 network options
✓Excellent eBay annual deals
✓Flexible plan sizes

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H2O Wireless

International calling specialist

✓AT&T network coverage
✓Excellent international calling rates
✓Budget-friendly plans

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PureTalk USA

US-based customer service focus

✓AT&T network coverage
✓US-based customer service
✓Veteran discounts

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Lyca Mobile

International calling for expats

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Simple Mobile

TracFone T-Mobile brand

✓Simple plan structure
✓T-Mobile network
✓International calling included

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Ting Mobile

Pay for what you use pioneer

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Good2Go Mobile

Annual prepaid plans

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Hello Mobile

Ultra budget T-Mobile MVNO

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Gen Mobile

Budget and Lifeline plans

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TextNow

Free ad-supported phone service

✓Free ad-supported tier
✓Very low cost paid plans
✓Good for backup/emergency phone

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Reach Mobile

Charity-focused carrier

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FreedomPop

Freemium mobile service

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TracFone Wireless

One of the biggest prepaid carriers. Many sub-brands. Wide retail availability at Walmart and other stores.

✓Wide retail availability
✓Multiple network options
✓Long track record

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Spectrum Mobile

Verizon network for Spectrum internet customers only. Great WiFi integration. Competitive pricing.

✓Verizon network quality
✓WiFi calling integration
✓Bundle savings

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Xfinity Mobile

Verizon network for Xfinity customers. Automatic WiFi hotspot access. Mix unlimited and by-the-gig lines.

✓Verizon network
✓Xfinity WiFi hotspot access
✓Mix-and-match line types

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Total by Verizon

Verizon's official budget brand. Good family plan options. Available at major retailers.

✓Verizon network coverage
✓Multi-line family savings
✓Wide retail availability

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Ting Mobile

Pay only for what you use. Excellent customer service. T-Mobile or Verizon network choice.

✓Excellent customer service
✓Flexible usage-based pricing
✓Network choice (T-Mobile/Verizon)

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Lycamobile USA

Best for international calling. Same carrier in multiple countries. Budget-friendly plans.

✓Excellent international calling rates
✓Global presence
✓Budget plans available

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Net10 Wireless

TracFone brand with all major networks. Simple pricing. Available at major retailers.

✓Multiple network options
✓Simple pricing
✓Wide availability

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Patriot Mobile

Values-based carrier. Donates to conservative causes. Multiple network options available.

✓Mission-driven
✓Multiple network options
✓US-based support

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Credo Mobile

Values-driven progressive carrier. Verizon network. Donates to causes. Long established.

✓Verizon network
✓Supports progressive causes
✓Long track record

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Boom! Mobile

Choose your network. Good customer service reputation. Flexible plans.

✓Multiple network choices
✓Good customer service
✓Flexible plans

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Understanding Networks

Verizon MVNOs

Best rural coverage and network reliability. Good for travel outside cities.

Visible, US Mobile, Total Wireless

AT&T MVNOs

Reliable coverage nationwide. Good balance of urban and rural performance.

Cricket, Consumer Cellular

T-Mobile MVNOs

Fastest 5G in cities. Most affordable options. Good for urban users.

Mint Mobile, Tello, Metro by T-Mobile

Carrier Questions

Common questions about MVNO carriers.

There are over 100 MVNOs in the United States, but most have very small market share. We track and score the top 30 most relevant carriers across all three major networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile). These cover 99%+ of the plans most people would consider.