Cellphone Carrier reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 316 Reddit reviews across 67 subreddits and 72 posts to rank the best Cellphone Carrier brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/askportland, r/McKinney, r/sydney, r/AskChicago, r/Philippines. Top-rated brands include T-Mobile (3.9/5), Verizon (3.9/5), Mint Mobile (4.3/5).

Stats

Reviews316

Subreddits67

Posts72

Brands64

Products1

Top communities

r/askportland35 r/McKinney19 r/sydney14 r/AskChicago13 r/Philippines12

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T-Mobile

3.9

(47)

"I have T-Mobile and never have an issue."

"T-Mobile is the best"

"I will be switching to t-mobile based on these recommendations!"

"T-mobile user here and have no issues with it indoors!"

"I have T-mobile and get way better coverage in the old building I work in than with AT&T."

"T-Mobile is the answer."

"I switched from Verizon to T-Mobile and it's night and day."

"I’ve been with Sprint for over 20 years, and when T-Mobile bought them out I was concerned. As it turns out, they’ve been great."

"I've had great luck with t-mobile. Fast speed, great coverage in the area."

"T-Mobile was generally the best"

Verizon

3.9

(45)

"We've never had an issue with them while visiting."

"I have Verizon and I’ve never had a problem getting coverage."

"Verizon would work miles from no where. Verizon is the the best other than a satalitte phone imo"

"Verizon is the way to go, especially if you’re going to be out on remote roads or camping in the forests."

"If you're looking for the absolute best, Verizon is the way to go."

"Verizon was *noticably* better."

"If you don’t care about price, and only care about coverage; don’t bother with any other carrier."

"For the time being, Verizon is king, followed by AT&T, then T-Mobile."

"Verizon, hands down."

"I know many people with Verizon and they always have service no matter how far in the boonies they are."

Mint Mobile

4.3

(31)

"Never had any issues with mint Mobile"

"If your phone is unlocked, Mint. Never going back to Verizon!!!"

"I have Mint Mobile, which uses T-Mobile's network, and I have had no problems with indoor coverage."

"Switched 3 yrs ago and been loving it since."

"Mint is on the T-Mobile network and we don’t have any issues. Plus it’s affordable AF"

"Mint. Don't even think twice."

"Mint has honestly been great for me"

"If you’re just paying for yourself, Mint Mobile is superb. They use the T-Mobile network, but at half the price."

"I use Mint Mobile (which just got bought by t-mobile) and it's $15 a month for 20gb data."

"I’ve had great luck with Mint living in NW 23rd area"

AT&T

3.9

(25)

"AT&T works good for me. I get great service everywhere in Gatlinburg and surrounding area."

"AT&T is King down there in Texas."

"AT&T is the best in McKinney hands down."

"I will definitely change my carrier to AT&T then."

"I've had AT&T for years and never had issues."

"At&t is the best, great signal since the tower is right there."

"AT&T worked decent for me"

"I’ve always found ATT to be better."

"ATT will be a better choice in some areas"

"ATT solid coverage."

Google Fi

4.2

(17)

"I have Google Fi which uses T-Mobile and I have no issues with reception."

"We have Google Fi and love it"

"Since we have switched to GoogleFi and have been very happy with it."

"Google Project Fi. Try it, you will not regret it."

"I have Xfinity internet but use Google Fi and my bill is like $20-30/mo"

"I use Google Fi which mostly relies on T-Mobile's network and never really have any issues."

"It works fine but like Metro PCS, it also uses T-Mobile."

"Plus 1 for Google Fi"

"Google Fi is so much better in eastern NC."

Cricket

4.5

(14)

"I have been using cricket since last 7 years and no issue"

"I’ve used it for 10 years. Never had an issue."

"Cricket, $35 a month. Anyone who pays over $100 monthly for a damn phone is wasting their dough."

"Cricket works well for me. I have it with a group of 5 friends and we pay 36ea for unlimited everything."

"We use Cricket, which uses all AT&T towers and we've never had any issues with service."

"I have had cricket for about 6 months and have had no problems at all."

"Love Cricket. Great coverage, no contracts."

"Consider cricket or metro."

"I like Cricket. We have 5 lines, $125, unlimited data, but may slow down after 20gb per line."

"We each have unlimited talk/text/data for $25 per line."

Visible

4.2

(13)

"We have visible by Verizon for $25 / month all included. We have had it for about 2 years and rarely have any issues."

"I use Visible which is by Verizon. It’s $25 unlimited everything. Works great for me"

"Checkout Visible Wireless! Plans start at $25 a month and it uses the Verizon network."

"When you use my friend code, 39bLhz, you’ll get your first month of service for $20-off!"

"I recommend Visible. They run on Verizon’s network, but are far cheaper than Verizon."

"I would give Visible a spin as I believe it uses the same Verizon towers."

"Visible is 25 a month for everything unlimited and runs on Verizon."

"Check out Visible. $35/month and they use Verizon’s towers so it’s basically the same as Verizon."

"Been with visible for a couple of years now. does the thing. still $25."

"I use Visible and the 5G seems to work pretty well on their $25 a month plan for a prepaid plan with an unlocked phone."

Straight Talk

4.0

(8)

"I had straighttalk which I absolutely love and miss."

"I use straight talk which is Walmart’s phone plan."

"Went to Straight Talk. Uses Verizon towers."

"It's $45/mo for 10 gigs of 4g data and unlimited talk/text. I live in pekin and it works great."

"Straight talk uses ATT & TMO towers, and is like 52 dollars a month after taxes."

"Straight talk is pretty good if you have good t mobile or ATT service in your area."

"Anyone else using straight talk? I get great reception."

"Now I am using Straight Talk Wireless which, depending how you set it up, uses either Verizon or AT&T service."

Three

3.9

(8)

"Best No contract with all you can eat data would probably be three PAYG."

"What use is 15gb data when a Three prepay soon will give you 60gb to watch as much YouTube as you want."

"I've been with them for years and have always found the coverage acceptable."

"Yea it's up to 60gb now, probably get away with more if it's not every month."

"3 with the payg 20€ for 28 days 'unlimited', not truly unlimited but if it's all on a phone it'll probably be plenty"

"Next best alternative is Three who are rolling out their 4G coverage over here."

"Id go with 3, covers all of Ireland and reception is decent."

"Three ignore the Fair Usage Policy, regularly download 300/400gb a month on it."

#10

Xfinity

4.1

(7)

"Love Xfinity."

"Switched to Xfinity and cut my bill to a 3rd of what I was paying verizon."

"I have used Xfinity for over a year with no issues."

"Has been decent for me so far."

"We chose the 'by the gigabyte plan'... it was about $30 a month for 2 iPhones, now that they are paid off it is averaging about $16 a month."

"I use Xfinity and they've been great. Way cheaper than Verizon, but they run on Verizon's network so it's stable."

"Currently have Xfinity which is worse."

#11

Globe

3.7

(7)

"I still default to Globe sa province, pero kapag nasa urban areas DITO naman since their 99-peso subscription suits my needs"

"Much better to have both globe and smart on stand-by, just in case"

"Globe is still reliable"

"If you plan on staying in manila Globe is great."

"Globe is still powerful in our area."

"Globe is very good, but they will lose your data."

"Both Globe and Smart are reliable on some areas."

#12

Xfinity Mobile

4.2

(5)

"I was with AT&T for a long time like decades and explain my leaving them as getting out of an emotionally abusive relationship. I’m with Xfinity now and could not be happier."

"No physical stores, customer service isn’t amazing, your phone needs to be unlocked, but I’ve never actually had an issue in more than 3 years."

"If you already have Xfinity home internet you can get a good deal on Xfinity Mobile which uses the Verizon network."

"Xfinity Mobile. Works great. They use Verizon cell sites."

"I just got Xfinity Mobile and have been happy switching from Verizon."

#13

Boost Mobile

4.0

(5)

"Boostmobile.com has a 25 dollar forever plan and works well for me."

"Boost Mobile uses AT&T's network, it's been very, but not completely, reliable. Cheap AF, too. Like $15/month cheap!"

"Boost 365 day pre-paid, they use the Telstra network."

"Boost has better service but can't complain."

"Boost and Amaysim are having EOFY sales right now."

#14

Mobile Vikings

3.8

(5)

"I was a happy Viking for a long time."

"Mobile Vikings is the best price/quality ratio for a long time."

"Mobile vikings is great and super easy."

"Look for Mobile Vikings, it is cheap and good for mobile bundles."

"Mobile Vikings is the least rip-off of them all for your usage."

#15

US Mobile

4.3

(4)

"I use US Mobile which runs on Verizon. The coverage is great and I paid $250 for the whole year for unlimited everything."

"US Mobile allows you to switch between any of the big three from their website without needing to swap your sim card."

"Extremely cheap plans for 5G Ultra Wideband Verizon service."

"US mobile is very cheap - unlimited text and call for max $15/mo."

#16

Cricket Wireless

4.0

(4)

"Another vote for Cricket. I have had it for two years and it's great for me."

"If you own your phone and it’s unlocked, cricket is solid. Runs off the att network."

"Cricket Wireless has a very good network and inexpensive data plans."

"I've never lost signal. No contract. Just month to month. Highest plan for a single line is $60/mo. 12G of data."

#17

Smart

3.8

(4)

"Much better to have both globe and smart on stand-by, just in case"

"You could get Smart/DITO as the second just in case you visit areas where reception could get spotty."

"In the provinces, Smart is king"

"Both Globe and Smart are reliable on some areas."

#18

Telus

3.8

(4)

"Wife and I use Telus 6 years."

"Is usually a safe bet for the island."

"Mine has a deal with Telus, and I just signed up this month for $20GB for $50/month."

"For cell coverage, I would have to say telus."

#19

Metro by T-Mobile

4.0

(3)

"I had metro years ago, I pay 25$ for each line and internet slows down after 32gb. Service is pretty good."

"Consider cricket or metro."

"I'd recommend metro just due to c"

#20

Rogers

4.0

(3)

"I am much happier with the coverage."

"I just find Rogers much more reliable."

"Is way better on the island than telus."

#21

Spectrum Mobile

3.7

(3)

"Super happy with Spectrum Mobile. Price is great and the 5G coverage is awesome."

"Has done ok with me."

"I have found Spectrum Mobile to be pretty decent."

#22

Public Mobile

3.3

2.0

(1)

"I'm with Freedom (owned by Shaw) currently. I can't recommend them."

#64

Vodafone

2.0

(1)

"Vodafone has always been garbage."

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