Cellphone Plan reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 218 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Cellphone Plan brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ontario, r/Frugal, r/montreal, r/newhaven, r/oregon. Top-rated brands include Public Mobile (4.4/5), Mint Mobile (4.4/5), Google Fi (4.2/5).
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Reviews218
Subreddits41
Posts56
Brands66
Products11
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#1
Public Mobile
4.4
(24)
"Cheap plans and it’s the same network as Telus."
"I joined Public Mobile six months ago and its amazing. Self directed and I can change my plan any time."
"I joined Public Mobile six months ago and its amazing. Self directed and I can change my plan any time."
"I joined Public Mobile a couple months ago and its amazing. Self directed and I can change my plan any time."
"I switched last year to a $40/ 30 GB plan with them. This morning, I switched to their promotion plan of $34/ mo for 50gb of Canada/us data and unlimited Canada/us talk and text."
"I second Public Mobile."
"Public mobile is the BEST! I'm enjoying a different mobile experience with Public Mobile."
"Public (Telus network, coverage is great…better than Roger’s when we camp) is fab!! Plans are cheap, and super easy to change."
"It’s worth the $10 more to get Public Mobile’s $50 100GB CAN/US plan it runs on the Bell/Telus network."
"Public Mobile has a Canada/US plan that includes unrestricted use of your plan (including high-speed data) for $65/mo."
#2
Mint Mobile
4.4
(19)
"Been using them for almost three years with zero complaints."
"A very solid value at $15/mo when prepaying for a full year of service."
"Mint mobile, 100%. Great service and it’s very inexpensive."
"+1 on Mint Mobile, which uses the T-Mobile network."
"I’m currently on Mint Mobile (unlimited) and have no complaints!"
"We switched from Verizon to Mint Mobile and pay $15/mo for each line!"
"Mint for $45 (3 months), 4gb/m data 5G + LTE, unlimited talk and text."
"Mint Mobile is really cheap and has good service."
"I’ve been happy with mint too."
"I will absolutely give them a try this week."
#3
Google Fi
4.2
(15)
"Google Fi is really cheap and works really well in the area."
"Been using Google Fi for almost a year with the flexible plan, it's great if you use a lot of wifi."
"I use google fi."
"I'm using Google's Project Fi and highly recommend it. Free roaming in Canada."
"It's $40/each for unlimited."
"Google FI's "flex" plan with no data allows international usage; cost is from $20 + taxes."
"I've used Google Fi with success, but it may depend on what you use your phone mostly for."
"Their cheapest plan was on sale for 20 a month."
"Their more expensive plan is still pretty reasonable and includes Mexico IIRC."
"Google Fi if you are solely reliant on cell network for data."
#4
T-Mobile
4.3
(13)
"If you go with T-mobile, you can use your phone in Canada and Mexico with no roaming fee."
"Their mil international plan basically uses your stateside plan overseas and it’s unlimited."
"Extremely cheap, unlimited hotspot, and you have free roaming in any country."
"Do the T-mobile test drive and if you like the service and then get it."
"I'm a huge fan of T-Mobile both as a mobile software developer and a guy who hates paying out the nose to carriers."
"I really like TMobile home internet. I take it with me a lot of places and it works well."
"A T-Mobile travel sim will work both places, and they have data only plans for pretty cheap."
"I've heard Tmobile is good."
"Check out T-Mobile and Cricket's plans (which are big down here in Texas for college students)."
"Prepaid cheap ebay etc. android phone on tmobile, ~ $30 month for anything they are going to need."
#5
Virgin Mobile
4.0
(10)
"When I lived in the US I had Virgin Mobile and it was $25/mo with me buying the phone outright. The best part about this is it includes unlimited international calling."
"I’m with Virgin. My old plan was $39.99 for 65gb."
"Virgin! You got the best deal with them."
"I'm happy with Virgin; really great flexibility."
"$34 for 20GB plus $100 credit with Virgin Mobile at Royal City mall"
"I have 20gb for $50 from virgin on BYOP plan. Best I have found."
"Virgin Mobile. $35/mo for 5GB data, unlimited talk and text. Never had a problem with service anywhere in the country."
"If you aren't in the sticks, try Virgin or another Sprint spin off. My reception is good, I have unlimited data."
"I've always paid in the $25-$35 range per month with Virgin mobile."
"Virgin Mobile has a $35 per month 300 minutes, unlimited text and data pre-paid plan."
#6
Koodo
4.0
(8)
"Feels like Koodo is the best option after doing some research."
"Honestly I’ve been with Koodo since forever. They just gave me a deal, 70 gb as well as all the usual stuff like unlimited talk text, voicemail, caller id etc etc. $50 a month."
"Koodo has a promo right now $34 for 50 gb, I don't think you are locked in"
"Koodo is a reliable cell phone carrier that has a prepaid option."
"Got my plan lowered from 45 to 40$. 6gb."
"Koodo has BYOD plan, unlimited everything in Canada for 25/month"
"I go prepaid with Koodo. Zero complaints about the coverage."
"Check at your local The Mobile Shop. They may have some discount plans available from Koodo or Fido."
#7
Fizz
4.4
(7)
"29$/month with Fizz 20gb plan Qc + Canada, highly recommend."
"I’ve been with fizz for 5 years and I have never had a problem with them, I recommend them!"
"Fizz is the best, never had any problems! Also, the data you don’t use is carried over to next month."
"Fizz is good."
"Fizz is the cheapest."
"I am paying just CAD4 per month for 30GB data."
"They are relatively cheap based on the amount of data you want."
#8
Fido
4.0
(6)
"Call Fido and talk to them. I'm right around that for 2 phones after calling 2 weeks ago."
"I'm with Fido and have had 35 gb for $45/month for a couple years now."
"Just got a BYOP plan with Fido a few months ago - 12GB for $45/month"
"Decent unlimited talk/text plan with 5-10GB from fido/virgin/koodoo for about $50/month"
"Fido currently has $35/12gb for existing and new customers :)"
"I currently use Fido, I get 12GB a month for 50CAD+tax. This is the best plan I could find with them in terms of value for money based on my usage."
#9
Ting
4.4
(5)
"Wife and I have been using it for a few months now and it rocks."
"Personally I found Ting cell service to be the most cost effective since I don't need unlimited data."
"Try Ting. It's a Sprint/T-Mobile spin off. You pick which one you use."
"Ting is significantly cheaper at my usage level."
"I would check out Ting. You can structure your plans how you want them."
#10
Consumer Cellular
4.0
(5)
"Much cheaper and so far no problems at all."
"I currently use Consumer Cellular and pay around 29 bucks a month."
"We use consumer cellular. It’s a great option"
"Consumer cellular. Several seniors I know use them; not “as cheap” as it could be; but their customer service is good for older people."
"Consumer cellular often gets good ratings for customer service. They aren't the cheapest, but I'd default to better service especially for seniors."
#11
Zoomer Mobile
4.0
(5)
"I moved most of my family to zoomer. New phone every 2 years. And good enough service for them. Would recommend."
"Zoomer Mobile has served people well, can't get an iPhone with them last I looked but have some affordable mid tier Android phones. It's on Rogers network and has been good service."
"I use Zoomer. Rogers coverage, good prices and they have a ton of sign up discounts if you use a referral code, like $50 credit."
"Zoomers is $40 MTH for 6gb, $150 credit, free phone and etc"
"Zoomers (Roger's) for low data users (7gb or less per mth)"
#12
Telus
4.0
(5)
"Telus has business plans that give super hefty discounts if you add multiple lines."
"I'm paying $75/month for 150GB through a Telus EPP."
"Telus offers the EPP for military. Some decent deals."
"Telus has a military discount but you need to go to the smart cell website."
"There’s a $50/20GB promo going on right now."
#13
Visible
4.3
(4)
"Visible is 25 a month for unlimited and I’m pretty sure it fully works in USA, Canada, and Mexico."
"Visible uses Verizon towers which IMHO has the best coverage."
"I pay $40/mo with visible and get great coverage."
"$30/mo. for Visible, and I only very rarely find it to be slower than my old expensive Verizon plan."
#14
Verizon
4.3
(4)
"If you travel your best bet is Verizon."
"Verizon is the one to go to for speed in the city."
"I am happy with Verizon, but my wife and I have the same cell #s we got in 1990."
"Verizon has worked well for me, I get service more places than my husband does with AT&T."
#15
Wind Mobile
4.3
(4)
"$25 a month for unlimited everything and premium data (tethering) on Wind Mobile. Prepaid."
"$45 / per month = unlimited talk, text and data (including tethering)."
"If you go with Wind you can get three $30 plans (Untl. everything in province)."
"Pretty good price for what it is and I know the coverage isn't the best but I've honestly not had any issues."
#16
AT&T
3.4
(5)
"I have At&T. Worked great in Navajoa, Sonora at no extra charge."
"AT&T prepaid was great for me in the past."
"I have an unlocked phone and AT&T prepaid service. I pay $330 a year."
"At&t prepaid, since at&t is available in Mexico he should have no problems using their service."
"I would take a bullet to the head before I switched back to AT&T."
#17
Tracfone
4.0
(4)
"I have a plan through Tracphone. 35/ month unlimited talk, text, web."
"I have a recent Samsung phone that is $14/mo."
"A Tracfone 6.5" Samsung Galaxy A03 Smartphone with 1500 Talk/Text/Data plan is $69.99 today."
"I've used Tracfone for many years. I get their $20 / 90 days plan."
#18
Straight Talk
4.0
(4)
"I pay 45 bucks a month for unlimited data."
"I'm happy with the service and they have different tiers depending on how much internet you need."
"Straight talk. It's pay as you go, they have international options."
"I use Straight Talk. They do no-contract plans on AT&T's network."
#19
Cricket
4.0
(4)
"I always recommend Cricket, they have a store DT."
"I pay $30 a mo for unlimited text/talk and 5gig of data."
"Cricket 5 lines for $125 for unlimited data albeit at 3mbps is the first option that comes to mind."
"Cricket is inexpensive and is in partnership with At&t, works fine across the border."
#20
Djezzy
4.7
(3)
"The offer "Hayla" by djezzy is currently the best offer (price/quality wise)."
"Get yourself a Djezzy Hayla, you'll get 12 GB of data unlimited calls and texts."
"I'd say go with Djezzy "Hayla"."
#21
Freedom Mobile
4.3
(3)
"I use freedom, have zero complaints as of then switching to 5g"
"Freedom prepaid for the yeat $150 total 30 GB Works out to $13 a month for 2.5 GB."
"Depending on where you live and go, Freedom Mobile might be a good option."
#22
Tello
3.7
(3)
"I use a dual-sim phone, have a $5 Tello plan to keep my US number."
"$5 for 500mb, and 3 hours? a month and unlimited text."
"Tello. $8/ month for talk and text, no data."
#23
Chatr
3.3
(3)
"Same, been with chatr for about 4 years now and my only complaint would be that the reception gets a little shitty in super crowded places."
"I can tell you I've had Chatr for years and they keep giving me bonus data."
"I'm using Chatr. Coverage is good in my experience, but $25/mo for 500MB of data at 3G speeds is insane"
#24
Ahamo
5.0
(2)
"The 2 weeks of free international roaming is a game changer."
"I personally recommend Ahamo."
#25
Visible Wireless
5.0
(2)
"Visible Wireless has two plans, both with unlimited talk/text/data that are really affordable."
"I'm using Visible Wireless which uses Verizon's network. It's 25/mo for unlimited."
#26
Kogan
4.5
(2)
"I’m currently paying $13 per month for unlimited calls and sms plus 15gb data per month. Best deal out there."
"Kogan have buy one get one free on their yearly big data plan at the moment, works less than $15 per person per month for 15gb."
#27
US Mobile
4.5
(2)
"US Mobile is so much better (and 1/3 the price)!"
"About $25 for both lines."
#28
Cricket Wireless
4.0
(2)
"Cricket has a $35/mo (with auto-pay on) plan with 4GB data, and they run on AT&T's network."
"Cricket has good coverage and runs off at&t in the states."
#29
Airalo
4.0
(2)
"I can second Airalo works very good and they also have plans for entire regions e.g Asia."
"I used an Airalo esim and it worked great"
#30
Cosmote
4.0
(2)
"Get Cosmote. Their subsidiary company what's up is also available in-store which will give you 24GB of data for 12 euros."
"Cosmote has the best coverage. Vodafone isn’t bad, but not as extensive as Cosmote."
#31
Red Pocket
4.0
(2)
"I like Red Pocket. Use it myself for work and also use it for my step dad."
"Been with Redpocket for a decade , $30 monthly plan."
#32
Spectrum Mobile
4.0
(2)
"I switched to spectrum mobile, which is supposed to be using Verizon towers. I go to Mexico regularly and everything (talk/text/data) is unlimited and included - $40/month."
"Spectrum mobile has been great for us! 4 phones for under $60/mo."
#33
Metro by T-Mobile
4.0
(2)
"Metro by T-Mobile $150 for five lines taxes and fees included. Unlimited talk, text, and data with 15 GB of mobile hotspot."
"MetroPCS has a $30 or $40 plan with 2gb or 6gb of LTE data. They use T-mobile's network which is pretty good on campus."
#34
Xfinity
4.0
(2)
"An add-on cell service runs me a little over $18/month."
"They offer great mobile cell plans for network customers starting at $10."
#35
Phonebox
3.5
(2)
"I use PhoneBox which has an e-sim and is about the same rates as FIDO etc and I think it has great coverage!"
"7GB for 35$, they also have a blackfriday plan of 25gb for 45$."
#36
DUKA
5.0
(1)
"I compared their prices to everybody, but they are the cheapest option imo."
#37
Rakuten Mobile
5.0
(1)
"It's tiered and automatically adjusts to your usage."
#38
Republic Wireless
5.0
(1)
"Couldn't be more pleased with their customer service and affordability."
#39
Freedom, Fido, Virgin
4.0
(1)
"20gb plans for $39 right now."
#40
Shaw
4.0
(1)
"I went with Shaw, $25 for 6gb."
#41
Check24
4.0
(1)
"Search on check24 website for the best plan for your needs."
#42
ALDI Talk
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend ALDI Talk as you can buy and put new money on the SIM-Card in any of their many stores in Germany."
#43
Orange
4.0
(1)
"Google for orange France travel sim."
#44
Bell
4.0
(1)
"If you have an EPP available, definitely look into it."
#45
IIJmio
4.0
(1)
"I'm pretty happy for them."
#46
Line Mobile
4.0
(1)
"Line mobile has suited me very well."
#47
Zoomer Wireless
4.0
(1)
"Currently offering 5GB/month, no contract, no connection or cancellation fee."
#48
Telus, Public Mobile
4.0
(1)
"I have an EPP with Telus. It is $55, BYOD, unlimited Canada and US calls, text, data. Public Mobile has deals."
#49
CFOne
4.0
(1)
"You're best bet is to look through CFOne. EPP (company/ organization plans) are almost always the best deals out there."
#50
Skinny
4.0
(1)
"For $40 with Skinny, you can get Unlimited Data, Minutes and Texts to AU and NZ numbers."
#51
2degrees
4.0
(1)
"You can get 100gb/person/month for 38 CAD each before GST - through a 2degrees group plan."
#52
Vodafone
4.0
(1)
"Vodafone, all unlimited 35€/mo and 1Gb/s internet speed"
#53
Freedom, Koodo, Public Mobile
4.0
(1)
"Freedom, Koodo, Public Mobile all should have competitive rates, around $30-$35 for 20-30 GB data."
#54
SpeakOut Wireless
4.0
(1)
"SpeakOut Wireless from 7Eleven. Sounds crazy but they have decent Pay As You Go plans. They use the Rogers network."
#55
Visible+
4.0
(1)
"I've been on the Visible+ plan for several months and have been pretty happy with it."
#56
SpeakOut
4.0
(1)
"Speakout runs on the major telco networks so reception is good. $10 a month for unlimited messaging."
#57
Koodo Mobile
4.0
(1)
"Koodo Prepaid. $15/month for unlimited texting. $25 for 500 minutes and $30 for 1GB of data."
#58
Ultra
4.0
(1)
"I pay 16/month for unlimited calls and 2gb data per month."
#59
Virgin
4.0
(1)
"I just transferred over to Virgin after reading this."
#60
fido, virgin, koodoo
3.0
(1)
"If you are BYOP you can get a decent unlimited talk/text plan with 5-10GB from fido/virgin/koodoo for about $50/month."
#61
Rogers
3.0
(1)
"Not sure if this helps but I just got 10gb from Rogers for $55/m."
#62
TIM
3.0
(1)
"TIM has one of the best coverage for the signal but it's not the cheapest."
#63
Iliad
3.0
(1)
"Iliad is a new operator and offers 40GB/month for 7 euro in 4G."
#64
Petro-Canada Mobility
3.0
(1)
"Petro Canada Mobility 25 min, unlimited text, 1gb data for $35."
#65
Roam Mobility
3.0
(1)
"Roam Mobility"
#66
Chatr and Lucky
3.0
(1)
"If you're poor and in a city, Chatr and Lucky are the best bang for your buck."
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