With our comprehensive AT&T Wireless MVNO list, you won't have to go around hunting to get the best value for your money. Essentially, an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) is an 'alternative carrier' that leases network infrastructure from one (or more) mainstream wireless service providers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile) for their offerings. These MVNOs usually offer prepaid plans that don't come with bundled extras (e.g., streaming services) that many users don't often need, and there are no contracts and unnecessary penalties to worry about either.
Thanks to the combined spread of its 3G, LTE, and 5G network infrastructure, AT&T Wireless makes a lot of sense for anyone who wants to enjoy hassle-free wireless connectivity across the United States, and there are quite a few Mobile Virtual Network Operators that use it as the base carrier. Moreover, with full support for most unlocked phones (e.g., Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra), you have a wide variety of options to pick from as far as devices are concerned. Of course, many of the best MVNO carriers also use the other primary networks to base their services on, and they might be a better fit for your needs.
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Black Wireless
Black Wireless is a simple MVNO that aims to help you save money. It offers a range of unlimited monthly data plans that give you an allotment of high-speed 5G data, with speeds getting reduced to 128Kbps once you go over the limit. There is also an affordable basic plan with just 500MB of data, as well as four pay-as-you-go plans— with validities ranging from a month to a year—that can help you save even more.
Boost Mobile
Utilizing the network infrastructure of two of the three big carriers along with that of its own, Boost Mobile offers reliable coverage at fairly reasonable prices. There are a total of five plans to pick from. The 'Unlimited' and 'Unlimited+' plans cost $25 and $50 per month, respectively, while the 'Unlimited Premium' plan is priced at $60 per month. You can also choose from two device-specific plans — 'Infinite Access for iPhone' and 'Infinite Access for Galaxy' — with each priced at $65 a month. Boost Mobile now also handles previous customers of the defunct Republic Wireless.
Consumer Cellular
Consumer Cellular is relatively straightforward when it comes to MVNOs: it aims to help you save on your phone bill. However, the highlight is that it's been recognized multiple times by J.D. Power and Associates for its excellent customer service. You can also score a 5 percent discount on monthly service if you are an AARP member.
You can build your own plan with one to three lines (if you need more than that, you have to speak to a customer service representative), choosing from several choices of talk time minutes, as well as data options like 1GB, 5GB, 10GB, or even unlimited, depending on your requirements.
Cricket Wireless
Cricket Wireless is pretty much the biggest name among MVNOs that utilize AT&T's network. It has excellent plans, and that's due in no small part to the fact that it's owned and operated by AT&T. Cricket Wireless is one of the few prepaid carriers to support 5G on its data-only plans and top unlimited plans. You also get 2GB of free cloud storage with all but the highest plan, which offers 150GB of free cloud storage and much more. You can also choose from some data-only plans if you prefer.
FreedomPop
FreedomPop sells two plans with different amounts of data, as well as unlimited talk and text. The base plan is priced at $10 per month and offers 1GB of data, along with international calling to 20 countries. On the other hand, the higher plan comes with 10GB of data and costs $30 per month, as well as international calling to more than 80 countries. You can keep your existing phone number too if you want.
FreeUP Mobile
FreeUp Mobile falls in line with most MVNOs offering four sizes of data, along with unlimited calls and texts. International calling and texting to over 150 countries are also included.
The data sizes come in at 5GB, 15GB, 20GB, and unlimited at $15, $20, $25, and $30 per month, respectively, as part of the introductory offer if you get three months of service upfront. The speeds are reduced to 2G after your data allotment is utilized. It's also worth noting that if you pay monthly, you can get a basic talk & text plan and a 3GB starter plan too, priced at $10 and $18 per month, respectively.
Good2Go Mobile
Good2Go Mobile offers a relatively straightforward range of wireless plans that have unlimited talk and text, and varying amounts of high-speed data. Although speeds are reduced if you go over the limit, there are no overages. You can pick from a number of options having anything from 1GB, 3GB, and unlimited (capped at 30GB) of high-speed data, priced at $5, $10, and $25 per month, respectively.
H2O Wireless
H2O Wireless offers a very competitive base plan — $18 per month for 3GB of 4G/5G data (unlimited data at 256kbps after that), unlimited nationwide talk and text, unlimited international calling to landlines in 70 countries (select countries include calling to cell phones), unlimited international texting, free $1.50 international talk credit, $5 international roaming credit, and even 2GB of mobile hotspot data.
There are also several multi-line plans with each having an effective per-line cost of just $25 per month. Each of them offers unlimited talk and text, 5GB hotspot data, and much more.
PureTalk
PureTalk is an MVNO focused on making your mobile service easier on the wallet. Its offerings range from $20 per month to $65 per month and come with unlimited talk and text. All plans also include hotspot usage, as well as varying amounts (2GB to 30GB) of data.
You can also save money when you add additional lines. There are no activation fees and no contracts, which means you can easily cancel the service if you don't like it.
RedPocket Mobile
RedPocket Mobile uses all the big three carriers and has a few basic plans to choose from. The first plan is $10 per month and gets you unlimited minutes and texts, and 1GB of 5G data. The data allowance then increases to 5GB, 20GB, and unlimited (capped at 30GB) for plans costing $20, $30, and $40 per month, respectively. All the data plans get unlimited data at slower speeds once you run out of high-speed data. You can also pay annually for these plans and save a little more cash.
Unreal Mobile
Unreal Mobile offers three unlimited plans with 5GB, 20GB and 30GB of high-speed data. Talk and text are unlimited with all plans, and data speeds are reduced once all the allowance is used up. Each plan comes with varying amounts of mobile hotspot data, but you need to pay upfront for at least three months of service to maximize your savings. There's an option to buy up to a year of service in advance too.
Wing
Wing offers plans with refreshing simplicity and clarity, starting with the basic phone plan at just $15 per month having unlimited talk and text. From there, you can pick data in 1GB, 2GB, 5GB, and unlimited (two options) quantities, with the topmost plan coming in at $65 per month for 40GB of high-speed data.
All data plans include HD voice and Wi-Fi calling, as well as visual voicemail. You can also use your data for a hotspot at no additional cost.
- MVNO deals: Mint Mobile | Visible | Boost Mobile | Tello | Cricket Wireless
