Cell Service Provider reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 522 Reddit reviews across 87 subreddits and 99 posts to rank the best Cell Service Provider brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/kansascity, r/Bend, r/orangecounty, r/Welland, r/saskatchewan. Top-rated brands include Verizon (4.3/5), T-Mobile (3.8/5), AT&T (4.0/5).
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Reviews522
Subreddits87
Posts99
Brands62
Products2
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#1
Verizon
4.3
(124)
"Verizon and T-Mobile are the best cell carriers I think."
"Both Verizon and T-Mobile are much, much better overall than AT&T in northern Utah."
"Verizon has the best coverage in the valley but T-Mobile has the most cell sites with upgraded capacity."
"Verizon , AT&T is next … metro sucks too many dead zones … had that when I lived in South Park and literally never had phone service."
"Verizon is the best, you can get Xfinity Mobile that is cheap and uses Verizon towers"
"I have Verizon and the service has improved dramatically over the past few weeks!"
"Verizon."
"I never had problems with Verizon."
"I’ve been happy with Verizon for 16-17 years."
"Based on test data from about 43 states Verizon was overall the best in terms of cell density and network performance."
#2
T-Mobile
3.8
(91)
"I’ve had T-Mobile for years and have zero complaints"
"Both Verizon and T-Mobile are much, much better overall than AT&T in northern Utah."
"Been so happy with T-Mobile."
"Switched to T-Mobile and couldn't be happier."
"T-Mobile is fantastic in Corolla. Full 5G reception!"
"Use T-Mobile or something with roaming, once I got stuck on a mountain and T-mobile on my friends phone had me covered."
"Very happy with T-Mobile!"
"I've had T-Mobile for like 15 years here in KC, never had issues, and my phone works anywhere I go in MX too."
"I use T-Mobile and have never had a problem in Fuquay, Holly Springs, Angier, Garner, Lillington, or Benson."
"I’d have to say T-Mobile."
#3
AT&T
4.0
(68)
"Att"
"AT&T here, 17 years, never a problem."
"AT&T has been the most consistent service for me here."
"I have att and have never had any issues in the metro."
"Never have had a dead spot in the KC area."
"ATT has superior coverage throughout the greater DC metro area."
"AT&T or Verizon is the way to go."
"My gf has at&t and gets service almost anywhere."
"Never have had a better phone connection."
"I have AT&T and virtually never lose signal."
#4
Google Fi
4.2
(27)
"My wife and I switched to Google Fi almost a year ago now. We pay $80 a month for our two lines. It’s actually better performance than we were on before with AT&T and Verizon specifically"
"There's also "Google Fi" which I've enjoyed over the last 10ish years. Never had any issues with it."
"I've never had any issues using Google Fi"
"Google fi has been amazing for me as well."
"Google Fi and it has been excellent so far."
"I have google fi, and it works well."
"I've been pretty damn happy with Google Project Fi."
"Us mobile and Google fi use two networks, and they're cheaper."
"Google Fi for us. Like half the cost and good service."
"I use Google fi"
#5
Mint Mobile
3.8
(17)
"I love Mint Mobile! $200/year, easy customer support, great signal, and Ryan Reynolds sends you a Christmas card every year."
"I second mint mobile, 20/month for unlimited talk and text plus 10 gb data each month."
"I'll second Mint Mobile. They use T-Mobile's network and it's worked fine for me."
"I switched from T-Mobile to Mint using the same network. I rarely use mobile data so the 15 dollar a month thing is real."
"I use mint mobile it’s been pretty reliable"
"Mint works fairly well."
"I’ve been using Mint Mobile and it works very well here as an affordable option."
"I too use mint. They work off of t mobiles towers. Would definitely reccomend!"
"I’ve been happy with Mint Mobile - very affordable!"
"I haven't had any problems with mint/tmobile."
#6
Telus
3.6
(16)
"Telus has worked everywhere I have been"
"Telus has the best coverage."
"Telus has the best coverage."
"EPP (Exclusive partner plan) $45/ month plus tax 100gb can/us data."
"Telus bell and Sasktel use the same towers, so their service will be the same."
"TELUS is adding a second tower in Sparwood soon"
"Telus = Koodo & Public Mobile"
"I called TELUS regarding my internet bill and was told about a $50 offer for mobility."
"Telus has worked well for me for 15 years."
"Bell/virgin and Telus/koodo should have something similar."
#7
Public Mobile
4.4
(13)
"I’m on Public Mobile and loving it."
"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 is telus but all self serve best prices and best service."
"I’m with Public Mobile. I’m really happy with the service I’ve been getting."
"Public Mobile has great plan prices"
"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"
"I use public mobile. Very cheap. Which uses Telus towers. I’ve never had issues."
#8
Rogers
4.3
(11)
"Went with Rogers! Thank you!!"
"I’ve been a Rogers customer for 20ish years. They aren’t the cheapest but great coverage and never had an issue."
"Rogers has flawless 5g."
"Best combo-with-other-services prices: Rogers"
"I have Rogers with 'extended coverage' which gets me service off the Telus towers."
"General rule of thumb. Rogers in major city centres like Toronto Montreal Vancouver."
"Rogers = Fido & Chatr"
"Definitely Rogers."
"Came here to say Rogers was the best for me, but our mileage has varied."
"Rogers 5G is really good."
#9
Visible
4.4
(10)
"I’ve been using Visible (on the Verizon network) for a bit more than a year now and I’ve been happy."
"Visible has been excellent for me. I work up and down the wastach front and I've never had a problem with it."
"Visible for the win."
"Visible offers unlimited 5G for $25/mo on Verizon network."
"Visible works good for me. They are a MVNO on Verizon."
"I use Visible, $25 a month prepaid MVNO on Verizon."
"Visible is good for me."
"Visible runs on Verizon, only 25 a month unlimited and it's pretty good."
"I use visible. It’s a smaller company that’s 40$ a month for unlimited data."
"Check out https://www.visible.com/. They are owned by Verizon. Join a group here and get unlimited everything for $25 per month."
#10
US Mobile
4.6
(8)
"Look into "US Mobile". It's a really cool idea and I've heard some honestly great things. Inexpensive, and you can choose which carrier's network you want to use."
"I strongly recommend you consider going to US Mobile, it's something called an mvno and it uses T-Mobile, AT&t, and Verizon networks as options."
"I suggest you look into US Mobile. They offer service on 3 different towers that you can switch in-between."
"US Mobile is cheapest with most GB."
"US Mobile is cheapest with most GB."
"Us mobile and Google fi use two networks, and they're cheaper."
"I use US Mobile and have no complaints"
"I've had a great experience with US Mobile."
#11
Straight Talk
4.3
(8)
"Straight Talk never let me down"
"Been using Straight Talk for years with zero issues."
"I have straightalk, uses Verizon towers, mine works as good as the rest of em 45 unlimited"
"Straight talk wireless uses Verizon towers and seems to be very reliable for me"
"If you’re into it, straight talk uses Verizon’s network."
"I went for the T-Mobile SIM and haven't had any problems."
"If you want a cheaper option go to walmart and get a straighttalk phone."
"Straight Talk service is really good in Baltimore."
#12
Bell
3.9
(8)
"Best customer service: Bell, Rogers and Virgin"
"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. ... Stuck with Bell as they dropped the monthly charges to 90 bucks from 120 and they allow me 200 gig b"
"Out there bell is actually the better provider."
"Bell = Virgin & Loblaws prepaid PC Telecom"
"Bell/virgin and Telus/koodo should have something similar."
"Bell for everything else."
#13
Koodo
3.9
(7)
"Been with Koodo for about 15 years. No problems."
"I never had a problem with Koodo"
"KOODO!"
"Any of Bell, Telus, Virgin, Koodo, and Public Mobile should have decent coverage."
"I'd recommend Koodo."
"Buy a phone outright and go with Koodo."
"Koodo sucks on the west end and in half the city."
#14
Cricket
3.9
(7)
"I've had cricket for years always happy with them"
"Fun cheap alternative - I have cricket, which is just poverty AT&T."
"I have cricket which is part of AT&T and it has worked fine."
"Personally, I've been using Cricket (AT&T) for about 3 years and am pleased with them."
"ATT network is best around town."
"I made the switch 2 years ago and have been happy."
"AT&T (via Cricket) but they made changes to their QCI levels early last year, and since then data quality has gone downhill."
#15
Fido
4.2
(6)
"Have had Fido for the passed 3 years and never have had any issue at all."
"Fido is Rogers"
"My Fido service is fine in the south end"
"Fido/rogers is by far the best, at least in richmond."
"Fido has pretty reliable coverage"
"Fido is pretty good but they don't support cellular on smart watches."
#16
Sprint
2.1
(10)
"I am on the Sprint unlimited plan with 4 lines."
"Att, Verizon, Sprint are the top three you want to stick with."
"Love the unlimited data plan, though it can also be hit-and-miss."
"Personally I have had good luck with Sprint and T-Mobile."
"Sprint has been pretty spotty for me in many parts of OC."
"Sprint is the worst. I cannot recommend them."
"It's awful. I have sprint... and my wife has Verizon."
"Make sure to avoid Sprint."
"Sprint's a no-go."
"Sprint is the worst. Moved here from Phx where it was awesome."
#17
GCI
4.0
(5)
"It is the fastest, and I love mine."
"Gci from what I have been told does work well in the villages."
"GCI is ok (especially if you work in the 'bush'/off-road AK communities)."
"I switched to GCI to bundle tv, Internet, and phone."
"GCI traffic gets priority over other carriers."
#18
Virgin Mobile
3.6
(5)
"I've loved going with Virgin, and have never had a coverage issue."
"Best fringe benefits: Virgin"
"I have virgin and I don't have any connectivity or reception issues"
"I haven't had any issues with Virgin Mobile (Bell Aliant)"
"I’m on Virgin and can confirm it’s spotty around there for any service using Bell towers."
#19
Metro by T-Mobile
4.3
(4)
"$90 for 2 lines unlimited at Metro PCS. No connectivity issues ever at all."
"I'm with Metro by T-Mobile and my line is only $40/mo. No real service issues at all"
"Metro $60 plan get Amazon Prime for free"
"Metro pcs is great. $50 for unlimited everything."
#20
Sasktel
4.3
(4)
"Sasktel has by far the best coverage"
"Sasktel is going to have its Black Friday specials soon."
"Sasktel prices are high but if one looks at the coverage and how many people live in some of these areas its not really profitable to install these towers if it were not for Sasktel."
"I’m getting 75gb/unlimited through Sasktel for 60$ byod"
#21
Mint
3.2
(5)
"Mint mobile!!!!! $15 a month"
"Mint! It uses the T mobile network and I pay $15/month for 4GB and $20/month for 8GB."
"Mint."
"It's dodgy at best so I was wondering about all the other cell carriers."
"The data service basically doesn't work in most of Sugar Land."
#22
Freedom Mobile
4.0
(4)
"Freedom has good cover in the city, little spotty in Cooks Mills"
"I'm happy with Freedom."
"I use freedom mobile and it is cheap and good in the city."
"Freedom mobile is actually quite good in the lower mission area also if you are interested!!"
#23
INWI
4.7
(3)
"Check out win by inwi, i get 10gb data/3 hours of calls/unlimited texts for 59MAD."
"Don't hesitate if you need any insights from here."
"They did a pretty good deal. 22GB of data and 2 hours of calling for 100dirhams."
#24
Xfinity Mobile
4.7
(3)
"One more vote for Xfinity mobile. Every other provider I've tried has had rampant dead zones but on Xfinity mobile, dead spots have been few and far between."
"We have Xfinity mobile and the service is much better than AT&T was, and the price is also better too."
"If you want to save money on your cell bill, I suggest Xfinity Mobile."
#25
LMT
4.3
(3)
"LMT for 15 years in Riga, always coverage."
"For me the best is LMT."
"LMT is pretty much like Tele 2 except better imo."
#26
Ting
4.0
(3)
"I have been using Ting for a few years now and have not had any problems."
"I use Ting (reseller of Sprint), usually about $70 a month for 2 phones."
"Check out Ting. com, they are the same service but only charge you for what you actually used."
#27
Mobile Vikings
4.0
(3)
"If you have the Hello Bank account already, go for Mobile Vikings then! It's super easy."
"You could also go with Mobile Vikings who offers 50gb for 29€."
"Mobile Vikings has been the best customer support and app experience."
#28
Virgin
4.0
(3)
"Offering 20GB + unlimited talk and text for $34/month."
"Virgin $39 dollar 20GB"
"Bell/virgin and Telus/koodo should have something similar."
#29
Consumer Cellular
5.0
(2)
"Consumer Cellular. AT&T network, and much cheaper."
"I’ve been using Consumer Cellular for several years and been totally pleased."
#30
Boost Mobile
4.5
(2)
"I have boost mobile and have had them for the last 6 months , I use my phone to do Uber eats also and have not had an issues with the service works perfect."
"I have boost mobile. I have had it for years. never had an issue in Lawrence."
#31
Xfinity
4.5
(2)
"If you are an Xfinity customer, Xfinity mobile can't be beat."
"XFinity (Verizon Towers) and it’s the best I’ve had."
#32
Telcell
4.5
(2)
"Telcell has the cheapest data only plan. $10 for 5.25gb."
"TelCell is probably the most convenient."
#33
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."
#34
US Cellular
4.0
(2)
"US Cellular suggested but that’s going to be your best bet across eastern, NC"
"Also US Cellular has a decent setup."
#35
Telstra
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend them. They are far, far from perfect but their coverage is good."
"For best coverage, Telstra, but at about a 20% premium."
#36
Total Wireless
4.0
(2)
"You can try Total wireless. That is what I have."
"I’m using Total Wireless, which runs on the Verizon network"
#37
MetroPCS
4.0
(2)
"Good for me. Runs on T Mobile towers."
"The people I know that do have it love it say they get good coverage."
#38
Spectrum
3.5
(2)
"Spectrum was great for me. It was on the Verizon grid and pretty cheap."
"Everyone’s cell service has been spotty today."
#39
Spectrum Mobile
3.5
(2)
"Spectrum Mobile which runs on Verizon."
"Maybe get Spectrum as my primary carrier, and a burner with AT&T for the other areas just in case."
#40
Vodafone
2.5
(2)
"I can recommend Vodafone and mBank."
"Vodafone is the third largest cell provider but it's best to avoid them."
#41
Kyivstar
5.0
(1)
"The ukrainian kyivstar is one of the best if you need roaming."
#42
Telekom
5.0
(1)
"Telekom has the largest area of coverage and the highest quality service"
#43
Verizon FIOS
4.0
(1)
"We have fi, and are happy with the reception (Bennet Valley)"
#44
Google Pixel 9 Pro
4.0
(1)
"Got a Google Pixel 9 Pro for 2.50 a month plus the price of the plan though."
#45
Yettel
4.0
(1)
"Yettel is also decent."
#46
Page Plus Cellular
4.0
(1)
"Page Plus Cellular rides the V network. I loved that option."
#47
Orange
4.0
(1)
"Orange has a decent roaming plan, but i think you would be better off with a contract."
#48
O2
4.0
(1)
"It cost me 23 euros per month and it’s unlimited data and it’s very good actually for O2"
#49
frænk
4.0
(1)
"5GB of data (or 6GB if you ask me for a code), unlimited calls and texts, Telekom network, 10 € per month."
#50
Verizon Prepaid
4.0
(1)
"Best local coverage and pay $45 for 15 GB."
#51
Ultra Mobile
4.0
(1)
"If you don't mind a MVNO, I've always been delighted with my service from Ultra Mobile."
#52
Lucky
4.0
(1)
"If you don't need/want data you can get unlimited calling and texting for like 20~ a month."
#53
No Name Mobile
4.0
(1)
#54
Eastlink
4.0
(1)
#55
Boom! Mobile
4.0
(1)
"I recommend Boom! Mobile."
#56
Chippie
4.0
(1)
"Chippie(UTS) and Telcell share a lot of the same towers."
#57
EE
4.0
(1)
"EE is my personal preference (best signal, most expensive)."
#58
Tracfone
4.0
(1)
"Tracfone works great. Saved a ton."
#59
Lucky Mobile
4.0
(1)
"Lucky Mobile: unlimited Canada and US calling, unlimited worldwide text, 6GB of data, $50."
#60
Bell/Telus
4.0
(1)
"Bell/Telus have towers on the university buildings which means you will get signal."
#61
Speakout Wireless
3.0
(1)
"Cheapest for people who can use wifi at work and home & never make phone calls: Speakout Wireless"
#62
Tele2
3.0
(1)
"Tele 2 has decent coverage and good plans."
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