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How this page helps you

  1. 1

    Check your last bill

    How much data did you actually use? Most people massively overbuy.

  2. 2

    Pick a plan type

    Carrier-direct, prepaid, or a reseller running on the same tower.

  3. 3

    Compare real costs

    We show taxes and fees built in, the price you'll actually see on your card.

Three ways to get a plan

Pick the plan type that fits your pattern.

The network matters less than how you use it. Light users save big on MVNOs. Heavy users and tetherers still get more from postpaid. Prepaid sits in between.

How to switch carriers

  • Carrier plan (postpaid)

    Fastest

    Unlimited

    From

    $50/mo

    Power users, families, and heavy tetherers who want the fastest speeds on a busy tower

    See plans

  • Prepaid

    No commitment

    Unlimited

    From

    $30/mo

    No contract, no credit check, pay-as-you-go on the big three networks

    See plans

  • Reseller (MVNO)

    Best value

    Up to

    50GB+

    From

    $10/mo

    Light-to-moderate users who want the same coverage for half the price

    See plans

Top wireless brands we cover

The carriers most people weigh between.

Full provider directory

Honest compare

Verizon vs AT&T vs T-Mobile, the plain-English read.

Coverage maps lie. Here's what actually differs between the big three networks, and what changes when you buy the MVNOs that run on them.

 VerizonAT&TT-MobileOur take
Where it's strongestRural areasNationwideUrban 5GRural users usually prefer Verizon; urban 5G users prefer T-Mobile.
Fastest 5GGoodGoodBest in categoryT-Mobile's 5G is the fastest real-world 5G in most cities.
Starting price$65 + fees$65 + fees$60 all-inT-Mobile's all-in pricing beats the surprise-fee model.
Cheapest reseller on itVisible ($25)Cricket ($25)Mint ($15)Same coverage, ~60% less, if you can tolerate slower speeds at peak times.
When your speed slowsAfter 50 GBAfter 22 GBAfter 50 GB (premium)Only matters on a congested tower, rarely hits light users.
Travel abroad$10/day pass$10/day passIncluded on top planT-Mobile's included roaming wins for anyone traveling even twice a year.

Data advisor

How much data do you actually use?

Most people overbuy. Check your last three bills, if you never hit the cap, an MVNO will save you hundreds a year.

Best cheap MVNO plans

  • Light user

    Wi-Fi most of the day, cellular on commute

    5GB

  • Typical user

    Streaming, navigation, no tethering

    20GB

  • Heavy / traveler

    Hotspot, video, international roaming

    Unltd

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