Cell Phone Service reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 616 Reddit reviews across 89 subreddits and 96 posts to rank the best Cell Phone Service brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/sanantonio, r/Columbus, r/santacruz, r/Charlottesville, r/venturacounty. Top-rated brands include Verizon (4.0/5), T-Mobile (3.8/5), AT&T (3.6/5).

Stats

Reviews616

Subreddits89

Posts96

Brands64

Products7

Top communities

r/sanantonio31 r/Columbus21 r/santacruz18 r/Charlottesville18 r/venturacounty18

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Verizon

4.0

(141)

"Super reliable and their customer support actually knows what they're talking about."

"It's been amazingly good coverage for me absolutely everywhere, great up as far north as Clare."

"Verizon works great for me on Drum"

"I think verizon! personally ive had the best experience with them."

"Verizon, hands down"

"Definitely Verizon and it's not close. I've had it for over 20 years..."

"Have Verizon. Live in cal park area, great coverage."

"Best and most reliable coverage by far."

"My Verizon has been pretty killer here"

"Had Verizon for years and Verizon 5 g home internet. No complaints with service."

T-Mobile

3.8

(115)

"Now on T-Mobile and it's easily the most superior service I've had."

"I have had Sprint - now T-mobile - for going on 30 years and haven't had a single problem with service, equipment, or plans"

"Very rarely is the data speed slow or nonexistent for me"

"Now im getting 196mbs!"

"I am a project manager for TMobile. I would encourage you to try them out. The 600 MHz gave them comparable rural coverage to vz and att and the backhaul allows for far superior speeds."

"I used to have t-mobile before the merger and it was awful, but since the merger with sprint I swear to god I have fast data and cell coverage basically everywhere in Grand Rapids and beyond."

"I upgraded to a 5g phone, with T mobile- no complaints."

"I've been with T Mobile since 2008 and now I have my internet through them, too."

"The most consistent and trouble-free for me is T-Mobile."

"Fantastic speeds and coverage all over the city."

AT&T

3.6

(109)

"AT&T would be your best bet as it has the best coverage in Ohio."

"Ok, then I recommend AT&T bc I never have an issue."

"I’ve had no issue with service anywhere in Novato."

"I’ve been on an AT&T MVNO for over 10 years and never had problem with service."

"I use ATT and don't have any issues all over Ohio."

"Best cell service is AT&T or a company that uses their towers."

"I switched from Verizon to AT&T. Couldn't be happier."

"Switched over to ATT and have great reception in the area."

"AT&T all the way. really good unlimited data."

"I have AT&T, works well for me."

Mint Mobile

4.3

(54)

"Mint, significantly cheaper and far superior to my previous providers."

"We tried Mint… and have never looked back (over two years)! Have a business traveling highways across US—always have service."

"Affordable and has been reliable just about everywhere I go in North AL."

"Love Mint. No issues at all."

"It’s actually really stupid to not fuck with Mint, their price is way and above better than any other service."

"Very happy with my Mint Mobile service running on the T Mobile network. I am on the $20/month plan and pay one bill annually."

"Husband and I switched to mint recently! Honestly great customer service, the best i’ve experienced from a cell provider and we have just as reliable and expansive service as we did with verizon."

"I stanned hard for Verizon for years and switched to Mint over 2 years ago. If you prepay for a year, you get the best deal. Zero issues."

"I switched to Mint three years ago and have no issues. I pay $360 a year."

"Mint Mobile!!"

Google Fi

4.3

(31)

"Google Fi without a doubt. 2 lines unlimited everything is $92 with fees all-in."

"I’ve got Google Fi works great on iPhone."

"Google Fi has been amazing, especially with travel"

"Been with Google Fi for 10 years now and I couldn't be more satisfied."

"If you like Android, we use GoogleFi :)"

"I have Google Fi and I love it!"

"Google Fi"

"Google Fi!"

"Google Fi is the best (I always have LTE) and cheap."

"Google Fi"

Visible

4.2

(24)

"Visible by Verizon. Right now they have 35$ a month deal for unlimited and deprioritized data. Super good and reliable plus affordable."

"Unlimited everything and is on Verizon’s network for $25 a month."

"Use my code and get $20 off your first bill."

"VISIBLE is THE BEST!"

"I would always recommend shopping for Mint (TMobile) or Visible (Verizon), instead of a contract."

"USmobile (has all 3 networks) , mint (T-Mobile), visible (Verizon) are some I would recommend"

"Switched from Verizon to Visible by Verizon and have saved $$$."

"Visible or any of the other piggyback carriers on Verizon are pretty decent."

"Visible by Verizon is what you want."

"Visible is great in the area and everywhere I’ve traveled as it’s on the Verizon network."

Public Mobile

4.4

(7)

"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."

"Public mobile has 60gb in Canada, USA and Mexico for 35/month. It's 5g and includes some extra international minutes."

"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 (3-4+ years) due to the low costs."

"I switched to public mobile from bell. 50gn data and like $47 a month."

"Probably public mobile you get $2 off with autopay and $1 off per year from loyalty up2 $5 giving you $7 off."

Straight Talk

4.1

(7)

"I use straight talk and have had 0 service issues in central Ohio."

"Never had major issues with Straight Talk unlimited. No contracts, no hassle, simple bill."

"Check out Straight Talk. My Verizon bill was somehow like $110+ every month and now its $32."

"$30 unlimited talk/text with 5 gigs of high speed data."

"From what I understand Straight Talk uses all the main carrier's towers."

"Switched to Straight Talk. Kept my phone. $45 a month unlimited text and call and 25 gb of high speed data."

"I use straight talk, works for me just fine."

Tello

4.7

(6)

"Try Tello, it uses T-Mobile's towers and plans are very cheap, Unlimited is $25 a month, you can get 2Gb/month for $10."

"It’s very affordable ! You can customize your own plan starting from 8$."

"Look at Tello's customizable plans."

"Tello, by far. I pay $11/month for unlimited talk and text with 1 gig of 5g data."

"Is great if you don’t need a lot of data."

"I have tello, its about $10 a month for 1GB data and unlimited talk and text."

#10

Boost Mobile

3.8

(6)

"My wife only pays $10 for unlimited talk/txt and 2gb data as were mostly on wifi and its worked fine for us."

"I have boost, super cheap and never any issues."

"I haven’t had any problems with boost for the years I’ve had them."

"Off these comments I’d say boost is the cheapest you’re gonna get around"

"Has 10$ lines unlimited talk text and data"

"I have boost mobile and it's cheap but works."

#11

Cricket

3.8

(6)

"If you have good ATT coverage where you live, switch to cricket which runs on ATT towers."

"My mom and husband who have cricket were the only ones with signal in that area."

"I have Cricket and it’s pretty good for $35/mo."

"Honestly Cricket has been good to me and it is $45 a month no contract."

"I have Cricket, which is an MVNO of AT&T, and I've had cell service and data, just about everywhere."

"I use Cricket which is AT&T owned. It seems to work decent."

#12

US Mobile

4.4

(5)

"Super awesome it uses att towers with high priority only 45 for the first 3 months then 25 after"

"I use US mobile. I believe they piggyback off the Verizon network."

"USmobile (has all 3 networks) , mint (T-Mobile), visible (Verizon) are some I would recommend"

"I've been using US Mobile and they've been pretty good. $33/month total for 2 lines sharing 12GB. They use Verizon's towers."

"If Verizon service works for you, look at US Mobile. Their warp plans get priority data on the Verizon network."

#13

Comcast

3.6

(5)

"Comcast's service uses Verizon towers and is less expensive."

"Comcast’s plan uses Verizon signal and you can do well on that, too."

"If you have their internet already then you should think their phone service."

"Comcast works for me where my verizon would not work over near the airport."

"Comcast is the devil but they have cheap rates"

#14

Cricket Wireless

3.6

(5)

"I am shocked with my cheap ass cricket service. Throughout central Summerville I have blazing fast 5G+"

"I've used cricket for at least 15 years—the same towers as AT&T. Speeds aren't the same but good enough to stream content."

"Cricket uses AT&T towers and I found this on their site."

"I use Cricket, which is owned by AT&T."

"Cricket"

#15

Spectrum

3.6

(5)

"What I like about Spectrum is it’s dirt cheap and bundled with my internet."

"Spectrum 29.99 a month."

"But I've heard Spectrum is decent."

"Spectrum"

"I just switched to spectrum, which uses Verizon towers, and it’s been much better."

#16

Metro by T-Mobile

4.5

(4)

"Metro….no issues ANYWHERE."

"I've been very happy with my service so far, good value and very affordable."

"Metro and have been with them for a couple of years. Good service and cheaper than the big carriers."

"Switched to Metro from Verizon a few months ago. It's been reliable so far."

#17

SaskTel

4.5

(4)

"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 as unless you get a wicked welcome/switch offer the other carriers don't really subsidize the cost."

"I just switched to sasktel to get a very ghetto budget plan.. $15/mo with limited calling minutes, but unlimited texts and data (throttled after 1GB but that's fine, I only use it when in line at a store somewhere)."

"I’m getting 75gb/unlimited through Sasktel for 60$ byod."

#18

AT&T Prepaid

4.0

(4)

"If you are in a dead spot, then ATT Prepaid is the way to go."

"Works great. $34 a month, can't beat that."

"I'd buy/use AT&T prepaid."

"I would recommend AT&T up north is spotty depending on where you go but I have been overall satisfied."

#19

Xfinity Mobile

3.8

(4)

"I’ve had Xfinity Mobile for 3 years. The price has never went up. I get pretty good service!"

"I had a ton of tech/customer service issues setting up Xfinity Mobile, but now we pay $20 a line for unlimited everything."

"Switched to Xfinity Mobile recently, they use Verizon’s network which works well around SC."

"Went with Xfinity for bill savings, switched from AT&T. It’s ok, but I have low bars at my house which is the last place I would expect to have spotty service."

#20

Sprint

2.3

(6)

"I prefer Sprint because they're cheaper for an unlimited plan."

"Get sprint or Verizon they are both great."

"Sprint I found has the best service in North Garden area."

"Sprint is cheaper but you'll regret it. The service has gaps everywhere."

"Avoid sprint at all costs."

"Sprint is ass. had absolutely 0 service last year except could make calls."

#21

Xfinity

4.3

(3)

"I use Xfinity and never have problems."

"I went with Xfinity. Cheap plans good coverage."

"I've been using Xfinity since it's $10/month with my internet plan. No complaints."

#22

LUM Mobile

4.3

(3)

"Sasktel is the only provider that has invested in towers in rural areas. Sasktel has a no frills service called LUM it is actually very good."

"Sasktel is going to have its Black Friday specials soon. For those suggesting Public Mobile, please consider Lum Mobile."

"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 (about 2gb per month). My bill usually only comes out to $30-40 per month."

#23

Bell

3.3

(4)

"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 phone was dead and I needed a new one. None were available (I wanted the newest) so I went to Medicine Hat and bought one on a Bell plan."

"I get unlimited Canada calling."

"Bell/Virgin is by far the worst. Others are all roughly as terrible as each other."

#24

Spectrum Mobile

4.0

(3)

"We use Spectrum Mobile. Two phones, unlimited everything for about $80/mo. Pretty happy with the service."

"I have spectrum i believe they use verizon’s towers i’ve never had issues with them."

"Spectrum Mobile has been pretty great at $45 for unlimited everything."

#25

Cspire

3.7

(3)

"I haven’t had any problems."

"I have had cspire for over 25 years....NEVER once had a reception problem."

"Cspire is probably the only decent choice.. but God if they charge alot for their phones."

#26

Koodo

3.3

(3)

"See the new 'starter' plans offered by Koodo and Fido, $15."

"I’m with Koodo currently and Fido definitely had better service"

"I'm okay with Koodo but i think Rogers/Fido is favourable in this area"

#27

Telus

3.3

(3)

"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."

"Telus has the worst overseas customer service known to man. Telus is great until you need customer service or support."

#28

Verizon Prepaid

4.5

(2)

"No problems."

"Try Verizon pre-paid"

#29

MTN

4.0

(2)

"MTN is a safe bet"

"MTN has the widest coverage in GH"

#30

2.0

(1)

"I'd say the best route is to estimate how much data and what add-ons you'd need, and Shop around for the cheapest option."

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