Cell Phone Provider reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 315 Reddit reviews across 38 subreddits and 39 posts to rank the best Cell Phone Provider brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Virginia, r/Frugal, r/saskatchewan, r/cedarrapids, r/Chattanooga. Top-rated brands include T-Mobile (4.0/5), Mint Mobile (4.3/5), Visible (4.2/5).
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Reviews315
Subreddits38
Posts39
Brands44
Products0
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#1
T-Mobile
4.0
(47)
"I’ve had a great experience with T-Mobile so far, better signal and $30 less a month"
"I've had T-Mobile prepaid for a decade now. Unlimited 5G for $35 a month. Never had any reception issues in NoVA/DC/MD and rural connectivity is decent."
"I went with T-Mobile, for a few different reasons. We travel a LOT, to Europe, Caribbean, and inside the US. $25/ line per month, which means my bill is less than $100/month, no data limits."
"T-Mobile is flawless."
"Update switched to t-mobile and have way better service in town vs Verizon and saving money too!"
"T-Mobile is great."
"My T-Mobile experience has been beyond amazing."
"I like the perks they offer like up to 40% discounts on select hotels."
"T mobile is dope"
"I love my T-Mobile. I never have spotty service and actually get better service than my friends with Verizon."
#2
Mint Mobile
4.3
(41)
"Mint Mobile is awesome. I just paid $240 for a year in October. And now I get 15 gigs a month for a year."
"I always love a prepay phone plan and got with mint about 2 years ago and got the unlimited/top data plan."
"Mint annual plan is the way. Our annual bill is less than 2 months of our old AT&T bill."
"Mint mobile is sooooo good."
"I tried it for month and then paid a year up front to save an additional 10%. $22.50/mo on Verizon towers."
"Mint mobile is the fucking best."
"Switched to mint Mobile annual plan. Never looking back. 240 / yr and I've never gone over the 15gb of data."
"I have a Motorola G Stylus and I'm paying $20 a month for 15 GB that I don't come close to using."
"No regrets only satisfaction with Mint, so much so that I'm buying it as Christmas presents for a couple of people."
"Mint mobile has been nothing short of fantastic for me I have been using them for a couple years."
#3
Visible
4.2
(33)
"Visible+ and tello are my favorite providers"
"Visible is a great no-contract provider. It is owned by Verizon and uses Verizon's towers. I switched to it from Verizon and have noticed no difference while saving around $50 a month."
"I was a Verizon customer with Disney+ and Apple music. $90 a month. Switch to Visable which uses the Verizon network. $20 with no extras."
"Visible $25 unlimited everything. Owned by Verizon. I’ve had it for years and have zero complaints."
"Already Verizon and liking it...go Visible. Still verizon network just WAY cheaper."
"I use visible. It uses Verizon towers. It's $25 for unlimited everything. It's $20 if you have a promo code. It's $45 for the slightly better service."
"I switched from Verizon to Visible (the Visible Plus plan to get priority data) and it's been great and I'm paying a lot less per month to be on the same network."
"I’ve been happy with Visible. It is a no contract subsidiary of Verizon Wireless."
"Visible is the best!"
"Same here; recently switched to Visible plus and been very happy."
#4
Verizon
4.1
(33)
"Verizon hands down"
"I've had Verizon for the last 6 years. Very happy with coverage in the metro and all around Oklahoma."
"I have had the best luck with Verizon."
"Verizon for sure."
"Verizon has been the best."
"I'm using a Verizon reseller, totalwireless.com. Great prices."
"Best coverage, highest price - Verizon"
"I drive Uber and all over the city data stays active, even Mulholland."
"Verizon hands down has the most coverage in the state."
"I had Verizon for years, switched to T-Mobile and quickly went back to Verizon."
#5
Google Fi
4.2
(20)
"I've used Google Fi for years, and have always been very happy with the service, coverage, and price."
"We have 3 phones on our plan through Google Fi - mine, my husbands, and my mothers. We pay just under $100/month for unlimited everything, and I've never had connection or coverage issues."
"Google Fi has been spectacular for me."
"I would recommend Google Fi for two reasons: first, they have great coverage and signal strength for 4/5g devices."
"Been on google fi for years. Zero issues. Switched from verizon and only regret is not doing it sooner."
"We have Google fi and never have an issue."
"Google Fi is incredible it's about 40-50$ a month for unlimited everything and they bounce off of all the other carriers towers I never have any dropped calls or any issues with service ever."
"Seconding Google Fi. Cheap and works."
"Google Fi is $40 for two phones per month,"
"I have google fi. way cheaper and uses verizon towers IIRC"
#6
AT&T
3.7
(20)
"I was surprised at how fast AT&T is in Nova. Much faster than my previous Verizon line."
"AT&T has the best coverage down here."
"AT&T is 100% the best."
"I switched to AT&T prepaid. I prepaid for the year - cost $300, which breaks down to $25/month. Coverage is so much better."
"We have att for my wife and I, got the best plan you can get and it’s 155 a month. My kids have mint and it works great."
"I have ATT prepaid and it's about $45 per month. I bought my own iphone and have never had a major issue."
"Have had AT&T for years. For normal day-to-day use, it’s been completely reliable. They are pricey compared to other carriers out there, but AT&T has been the best overall for coverage when I travel."
"We've had good luck with both AT&T and Verizon throughout the valley."
"I have AT&T right now and have full bars and 5g pretty much everywhere in Richmond."
"In my experience AT&T is the only carrier that gives truly reliable service basically everywhere."
#7
US Mobile
4.2
(13)
"Tried all three of these for over a year each: Visible, Mint, US Mobile, and can say without a doubt that US Mobile is miles ahead."
"US Mobile the warp network uses Verizon towers. I've been using for a few years never had a problem."
"Us mobile is totally worth it. I was skeptical but I spread it to everyone who wants to save money and have the SAME service with better data."
"US mobile (you can choose Verizon, T-Mobile, or att through them) easy peasy app for payments and switching plans. Highly recommend."
"If you want to stay on the Verizon arrays, then US Mobile and Verizon's own MVNO called Visible have very cheap plans that do whatever you want."
"US Mobile, you can choose which carrier to use. Good support and no constant upselling."
"Switched from Verizon to US Mobile. Pay $25 per line for 35 GB data. No issues with connections and their customer service is great."
"US Mobile is what we use. Inexpensive plans, decent customer service, and a choice of Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile."
"I just switched from Red pocket to US Mobile. I save a few bucks and get more data now."
"I prefer US Mobile myself, although less so now that they've moved to billing by the year vs the month."
#8
Public Mobile
4.3
(10)
"I love Public Mobile 35 bucks a month 50 gigs US and Canada!"
"Public use the telus/sasktel network and has been great for me."
"Public Mobile has $35 50 GB Canada/US/Mexico 5G plan as their Black Friday special."
"Buying your phone outright and then switching to a self serve provider like Public Mobile (Telus) or Lüm (SaskTel) will cost you less over the long term."
"I switched to public mobile from bell. 50gn data and like $47 a month"
"Public has 50gb 5g data in canada and usa with 250 long distance minutes for $39."
"Public Mobile if you have your own phone and do not require hand holding."
"Public Mobile."
"If you want cheap, Public/Lucky Mobile will be your best best."
"Public mobile has the same promo, for new and old customers."
#9
Cricket
4.1
(10)
"I have had zero issues no matter where I am with zero increase in my bill for several years with Cricket!"
"Cricket, been on it for 8-10 years. Owned and operated on ATT"
"Cricket has worked beautifully for me everywhere I’ve traveled in the state."
"I switched from Verizon to Cricket for $30/month and have had uninterrupted service for the last 2 years."
"I have Cricket (AT&T) in Richmond and no issues."
"Everyone is saying AT&T, but just go Cricket. It’s literally AT&T but cheaper."
"I use cricket which is AT&T and haven't had any issues."
"I have Cricket (att) - 5 lines / 8 gb each for $150 total. unlimited everything else."
"Cricket uses the ATT network!"
"A guy at work is convinced Cricket is best because it comes with free HBO Max"
#10
Straight Talk
3.9
(8)
"I have Straighttalk and my kids have Mint Mobile and none of us have had any problems. Both services are great."
"Straight Talk is pretty cheap"
"Strait talk (from walmart) has yet to do me dirty. I've been with them for the last 5 years and I haven't had issues."
"Straight Talk and not even close. It’s 45 a month for Verizon quality."
"I use StraightTalk with unlimited data for $47.00/ months including tax. I have never had an issue with service areas using ST."
"I went with Straight Talk $45 / month in my area, unlimited everything"
"I use Straight Talk because as a single person, it's more affordable. The service is fine, but the phones are kind of sucky."
"Straighttalk prepaid phones."
#11
Mint
4.1
(7)
"I love Mint. I’ve had it for 4 years now. No issues. Very cheap as well."
"Mint mobile"
"Get Mint for like $15/mo, which runs on T-Mobile."
"I have had excellent success with Mint for many years."
"Mint bought in bulk is decent, 35 for unlimited."
"Mint has been great for me averaging around $15/mo plus taxes."
"Not the best coverage but Mint does fine for me."
#12
SaskTel
4.3
(6)
"Sasktel has by far the best coverage"
"If your wanting a new phone Sasktel is honestly your best bet unless your wanting to fork out $1000 for the phone."
"Sasktel is the only one who still subsidizes phones. You pay for for the plan, but the phone is cheaper."
"Sasktel is going to have its Black Friday specials soon. For those suggesting Public Mobile, please consider Lum Mobile."
"Its sasktel or rogers and even rogers uses Sasktel when they do not have one."
"I’m getting 75gb/unlimited through Sasktel for 60$ byod"
#13
Telus
3.8
(6)
"Telus is the most stable in my experience."
"Telus bell and Sasktel use the same towers, so their service will be the same."
"I have used Telus, Bell, Rogers, and now SaskTel. I would say the customer service and monthly prices are pretty consistently the same across all carriers."
"I have a US-CANADA plan with Telus for $54.51 a month. Unlimited data, call & text."
"Telus is pretty good!"
"Telus has the worst overseas customer service known to man. Telus is great until you need customer service or support."
#14
Consumer Cellular
4.6
(5)
"I moved from Verizon to Consumer Cellular, and have had CC for almost a year. They use ATT/T-Mobile towers. Service is almost as good as VZW; my biggest problem is in large metal stores, but I still have bars. All in all, for the price, I’m incredibly happy."
"We switched to consumer cellular and our bill is less than half of what we paid with Verizon. They use the ATT towers so service is great."
"Switched the wife to this after using ATT for a few years. We went from paying around $100 a month to ~$260 a year after taxes and fees. Saved a bunch and no complaints on service."
"Consumer Cellular works for me."
"Consumer Cellular"
#15
Fido
4.4
(5)
"Fido's the best for now. Unlimited calling, good reception, about 20 Gb or 30 Gb per month, $25 /mo total."
"The Mobile Shop, Walmart and Best Buy have a Fido->Rogers plan. $39 for 75gb Canada-US data. Can’t beat that plan and just buy your own phone."
"Network strength is 99.9% identical to Fido in the lower mainland area. I have 2gb data with no voicemail and paying only $18+tax/month"
"Right now, they have a promotional $35/m for 20gb."
"I had to switch from freedom to Fido when I worked at a store near Bridgeport."
#16
Koodo
3.6
(5)
"Been with Koodo for about 15 years. No problems."
"Koodoo, cheap and falls under Telus towers. I travel the whole part of the island and no complaints."
"Koodo and Virgin both regularly offer 20-50gb for like $35/mph with byop"
"I’m on Koodo, I like it!"
"Koodo…no, thank you."
#17
Bell
4.0
(4)
"I was an always SaskTel user. Two years ago I signed up with bell on black Friday and it was a ridiculous special."
"I have 175 gb/month for I think $80-ish with Bell. I have never had any issues with service coverage with them."
"I switched to bell 3 years ago during the Sask tel strike. My contract expired last summer and I shopped around. Stuck with Bell as they dropped the monthly charges to 90 bucks from 120."
"Bell were the cheapest by far, YMMV as the deals change all the time. 60GB per month, $73 a month with a new iPhone max pro 15."
#18
Xfinity Mobile
4.3
(3)
"I just switched from Verizon to xfinity mobile a few months ago. I'm now only paying $29 a month for two lines. The service is just as great because they use Verizon towers."
"If you are an existing xfinity cable/internet subscriber at home address you can add mobile service at $20 a line"
"Xfinity mobile is on the Verizon network. Less than half the cost and you get free WiFi in most places"
#19
Spectrum Mobile
4.3
(3)
"I’ve been with spectrum Mobile for a couple of years now. And I’ve used it all over the country and it works just as good as Verizon ever did for me for about half the price"
"I just switched to Spectrum mobile because they were offering a year of service for free."
"I switched to Spectrum Mobile (which runs on Verizon towers I believe) and the only dead spot that I've found is the UW hospital."
#20
Tello
4.0
(3)
"We've been very happy with Tello."
"I use Tello and it's always been fine for me. Cheap, too."
"Tello is like 12$ a month for a plan that works for me. I really like mint too but they require multiple month plans. Tello has been solid though so far the past 2 months no issues."
#21
Boost Mobile
3.3
(3)
"Boost mobile. $25 unlimited forever. T-Mobile SIM card came with both plans I’ve purchased"
"We use Boost and it's $40 a month for two of us."
"Boost-$25/mo"
#22
Freedom Mobile
2.3
(4)
"Freedom/Fizz coverage is still spotty at best. If you're in the city core in their coverage area, then it can be a good choice."
"I didn’t get service in certain areas with Freedom, not worth it."
"I have freedom mobile and pay $8 a month."
"I understand losing coverage in heavily rural areas, but there’s even areas on north field by the mall, and Cambridge industrial I get dropped to 3G."
#23
US Cellular
4.5
(2)
"The provider with the best coverage in Madison is US Cellular."
"I had great service anywhere I would go with us cellular"
#24
Rogers
4.5
(2)
"Rogers by far has the best service in the Comox Valley."
"I'm on Rogers and get good service pretty much anywhere in the valley."
#25
LUM Mobile
4.5
(2)
"Sasktel has a no frills service called LUM it is actually very good."
"I’m on Lum Mobile and I like it a lot. I’m almost always on wifi anyway so it’s nice to only pay for what I actually use."
#26
Page Plus Cellular
4.0
(2)
"Page Plus Cellular rides the V network. I loved that option."
"Page plus cellular. They run off of Verizon towers, but they are much cheaper and have no contracts."
#27
Rogers/Fido
5.0
(1)
"Rogers/Fido 100%. I've had bell and Telus and their coverage is much worse as a whole across the city."
#28
AT&T/Cricket
5.0
(1)
"ATT/Cricket has been the best. I get signal everywhere."
#29
Voxi
5.0
(1)
"Had been with Voxi since it came out, never had any issues."
#30
Twigby
4.0
(1)
"I use Twigby that uses Verizon's network. It's extremely cheap."
#31
Fizz
4.0
(1)
"Fizz mobile is great"
#32
C Spire
4.0
(1)
"I went from paying right at $100 a month with Verizon for one phone to a prepaid plan with C-Spire that gives me 60GB of data for $40 a month."
#33
Telstra
4.0
(1)
"I’m with Telstra, it’s more expensive, but I need the coverage."
#34
Metro by T-Mobile
4.0
(1)
"Been using Metro by T-Mobile for years. No issues."
#35
Virgin
4.0
(1)
"I'm with virgin, paying 35 for 3gb of data and unlimited talk and text in Canada."
#36
Koodo/Fido/Virgin
4.0
(1)
"Koodo, Fido, and Virgin are all offering $39/mo for unlimited call and text and 20GB LTE data right now."
#37
Metro
4.0
(1)
"We've used Metro (who uses T-Mobile network) for years and never really have an issue."
#38
Spectrum
4.0
(1)
"I switched all to Spectrum, who uses Verizon towers, and I haven’t noticed any difference."
#39
SIMon Mobile
4.0
(1)
"I use SIMon mobile (Vodafone network) and it has worked for me pretty well."
#40
Freenet Funk
4.0
(1)
"Awesome thanks I‘ll look into Freenet Funk for sure."
#41
Congstar
4.0
(1)
"Congstar IMHO the best balance between quality and price."
#42
1&1
4.0
(1)
"I have hardly had any connection issues and my internet speed has been fantastic."
#43
Total Wireless
3.0
(1)
"Total Wireless or US Mobile might also be good options."
#44
O2
3.0
(1)
"Cheapest network is O2."
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