Mobile Carrier reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 447 Reddit reviews across 83 subreddits and 92 posts to rank the best Mobile Carrier brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/winstonsalem, r/poland, r/rit, r/Cleveland, r/SaltLakeCity. Top-rated brands include T-Mobile (4.0/5), Verizon (4.3/5), AT&T (3.4/5).
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Reviews447
Subreddits83
Posts92
Brands94
Products9
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#1
T-Mobile
4.0
(68)
"T-Mobile in Pennsylvania for sure."
"I recently switch to T-Mobile and it’s been 10x better."
"T-Mobile literally has coverage in 95% of Utah now."
"I never faced any issue with T-mobile."
"If you have a phone that supports e-sim, you can test drive TMobile for free for 3 months."
"I have T-Mobile. I've had no issues."
"TMobile is great in Dallas and international options are quite affordable."
"Still recommend them and they are easy to travel with internationally"
"Get the free month of Tmobile to test it."
"I live only a couple minutes from you and I use T-mobile with zero issues."
#2
Verizon
4.3
(58)
"Verizon, been using it for years, never any problems"
"I have Verizon and have no issues with reception."
"Even since I switched to Verizon I never had issues with coverage. Cities or remote areas."
"I have Verizon and have had no issues."
"Verizon is usually the best in upstate New York."
"Verizon seems to be the most reliable all over the area."
"Had to switch to Verizon and signal is better."
"Switched to Verizon and I’ve never had problems."
"I had Verizon and I had great service."
"I have Verizon and have never been anywhere without signal around town."
#3
AT&T
3.4
(38)
"AT&T. T-Mobile truly sucks; I couldn't get a signal in my apartment right by I-75/downtown."
"I have AT&T with an iPhone 15 Pro, and I've never had any problems."
"I have used ATT for years in the city and never had any trouble with reception."
"I pay $45US a month for an AT&T plan that covers all of Canada, Mexico, and US of course."
"ATT and Verizon are best for this area. I get service way out in the woods with ATT where you sometimes wouldn’t expect service."
"AT&T has the 5G coverage in the Bounce House."
"I’ve been using AT&T for years and rarely have a problem with signal."
"It's been generally reliable, and I've been with them for several years."
"I’ve only had AT&T and never had an issue."
"I've had good coverage with the AT&T 16gb/month prepaid plan for $300/year."
#4
Mint Mobile
3.9
(26)
"Mint mobile , plans as cheap as like 10 a month and like 30 for unlimited. No contracts and you can even negotiate price"
"I pay $30.^00 a month for unlimited and have had zero issues."
"I've never had issues with T-Mobile. I'm on mint mobile, a T-Mobile wholesaler."
"I have Mint Mobile and zero complaints."
"I use and highly recommend Mint Mobile."
"Switched ftom T-Mobile to Mint... You have to pay in advance but I have one line $32/month unlimited (was paying $55 at T-Mobile). Good coverage… no issues."
"Switched to mint after ~10 years with Ting. Pay it annually, cheap as it gets, no complaints."
"I’m on Mint myself and have unlimited data for $40 a month... They also offer phones now so you don’t even have to bring your own device anymore."
"Been with Mint for less than six months, pretty happy. Haven't gone over my data caps but they may have gotten rid of those now, not sure. Coverage has been great."
"I just joined mint Mobile at $20 month and 15gig data. Service is working great so far"
#5
US Mobile
4.4
(21)
"I get really good service with us mobile. I've been paying for the 10 dollar a month plan. Unlimited talk and text and two gigs of 4g."
"US Mobile is all 3 networks, it works for me very well in and out of town."
"Usmobile — you get the exact same network and speeds as Verizon (you don’t get throttled like other mvnos) but for a third of the price."
"US Mobile has been great for me. Cheapest annual plan comes out to $17 a month, 10GB of data a month (barely ever reach the cap), and you have access to the big three’s networks."
"Also get free trial of US Mobile, they have all three networks, you'll know how all of them do at that location."
"Try us mobile it’s a mvno that has access to all 3 carriers"
"I actually have better coverage now for a way lower cost."
"Use US mobile unlimited everything for $45/month."
"I just switched to US Mobile and it's noticeably better than what I was getting with Google Fi."
"Check out US Mobile. Its prepaid no contract."
#6
Google Fi
4.2
(15)
"I have Google Fi, which uses T-mobile and US Cellular networks, and I've never had a problem."
"Fi is fantastic."
"I just switched to Google fi and I haven't had a single issue and have been rather happy with it."
"I use Google Fi and while there are lots of places where it's not great."
"Google Fi"
"If you have a phone line with Google Fi it's free."
"Look into Google Fi if you're a frequent international traveler!"
"I really like Google fi for coverage in Canada/Mexico."
"Google Fi uses Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular towers. I had great signal when I used them."
"Buying a “made for Google Fi” phone could be handy."
#7
Vodafone
4.2
(13)
"In my experience the best is Vodafone."
"Vodafone or cosmote."
"Vodafone."
"I have Vodafone Unlimited data at 20€ a month"
"Vodafone."
"Idea/Vodafone >Jio >BSNL> Airtel"
"Vodafone usually does better."
"Vodafone is significantly better in Canberra than it was in Sydney for me."
"I grabbed a Vodafone sim card. In the main cities, it's great."
"I use Vodafone prepaid. It's 5 euros for 200 minutes."
#8
Visible
4.2
(13)
"Highly recommended."
"Go Visible for $25 a month if you require unlimited data."
"Visible, $25 for unlimited calls/message/data."
"Check out Visible. They’re owned and operated by Verizon."
"I like Visible best. Verizon network is great in Wisconsin, and unlimited data for $25/mo with free tethering is a great deal."
"Here’s my $20 off referral link/code if you want... https://www.visible.com/get/?66DBCH7"
"For me I did it all through the app, Visible doesn’t have stores as an option unfortunately, but that’s how they’re able to offer cheap prices."
"I went with the Visible+ Pro for $45/month plan since it includes Apple Watch service and I have a cellular Apple Watch."
"Visible kicks ass. Verizon coverage for cheap."
"Visible. Got it $30mo for 3 yrs. A Verizon product"
#9
Three
4.1
(8)
"Was the best ( used it for 5 years )"
"Moved to three and get full signal in my area."
"For £20/month you can get unlimited *everything* including data."
"I think I get 30gb a month on a sim only deal for £17 with unlimited text and 200 minutes."
"Their advanced plan is fairly inexpensive and can be used in a number of countries."
"When my last contract came up I tried everyone and found three was the best."
"I'd go with 3 personally."
"THREE is quite a good choice, get the sim on 321 plan and you should be fine."
#10
Cricket Wireless
4.6
(7)
"I've never had issues with service."
"I use cricket and I've never had a problem with service."
"Cricket wireless runs off of At&t towers and their rate plans are cheaper."
"Go Cricket. Much cheaper and uses AT&T's network."
"Try Cricket Wireless."
"I have Cricket and I like it. I get really solid service everywhere."
"I've been happy with Cricket Wireless, an MVNO owned by AT&T and using their network."
#11
Ahamo
4.3
(6)
"Ahamo"
"I've had great service with Ahamo pretty much everywhere including in the subway."
"Ahamo"
"Ahamo (Docomo) has been great."
"I switched from rakuten to ahamo on my first day here and it's been nice."
"Ahamo is good but you only have 30 gb a month."
#12
Sprint
3.1
(8)
"Had Sprint for years, great speeds and service all over town."
"Sprint works fine"
"I have Sprint with Republic Wireless and haven't noticed any major issues."
"Sprint is pretty strong in that neighborhood."
"There are a few areas where the signal isn’t great."
"I also use Sprint, only have problems in North LB."
"I’d figure they’d get it together by now but I guess not."
"Sprint sucks hands down."
#13
Public Mobile
4.0
(6)
"Look into public mobile. It's the Telus budget brand."
"Have you heard of Public Mobile?"
"I'm with public mobile."
"Public mobile (users Telus network). However, you will need to bring an unlocked Iphone!"
"Buy the phone directly from Apple and sign up with Public Mobile."
"Sign up with Public Mobile, its an online only carrier that runs on Telus networks."
#14
Spectrum Mobile
4.6
(5)
"Now they have spectrum One Internet plus cell $45."
"I’m mostly pleased with spectrum mobile at $45/m for unlimited everything."
"Spectrum mobile No problems $45 unlimited."
"Spectrum mobile is $30/month with Verizon coverage... each cell line is $30/month. Worth looking into."
"I was with mint for a couple of years. For the same price I switched to Spectrum mobile, as they are offering the first year for free."
#15
EE
4.4
(5)
"In practice, in a UK-wide analysis, EE came out on top."
"Been with EE for a while good value and great signal."
"EE 1.6gb broadband is really good with wifi 7"
"EE has the best network but you pay a slight premium for the privilege."
"I moved then to EE and I am happy with it."
#16
Freedom Mobile
3.3
(6)
"I have been dealing with them since 2010 and i love them."
"Cheapest plan is probably freedom mobile."
"I recommend Freedom."
"Freedom Mobile is down right awesome."
"Opinions on their service/reception vary greatly however."
"It's my carrier right now and it is really bad."
#17
Fido
4.8
(4)
"Fido is great!"
"I'm with Fido and it's great, same network as Rogers"
"I've never had issues with Fido."
"Fido has good coverage and is pretty reliable, owned by Rogers and uses their towers."
#18
AU
4.5
(4)
"I'm with AU, and they have been awesome."
"I'm using AU works great everywhere inside Tokyo."
"If yes to all then try AU mobile."
"Au’s network is ranked the best among top 3 recently."
#19
Rogers
4.5
(4)
"I just switched from freedom to rogers and I now always have service."
"Couldn’t be happier since I switch."
"Still Rogers best on Burnaby campus."
"I'm personally with Rogers, with unlimited calling/text and 9 gigs of data for under $100."
#20
Giffgaff
4.5
(4)
"I'd suggest Gifford Gaff as it's cheap and no contract."
"GIFF GAFF! they have an amazing pricing plan."
"I would recommend O2 if you’re from a European country or plan to travel across Europe as only O2 allows you to use your phone and data without roaming fees."
"Giffgaff!"
#21
Iliad
4.0
(4)
"I have been using Iliad for 3 years with no issues."
"Iliad is cheaper and works just as well as Tim."
"Iliad user since 2018 with no particular issues. I pay 6€/month"
"I had some trouble with Iliad."
#22
Telstra
4.0
(4)
"Gotta be Telstra - you might have to pay a little more but it's definitely the most reliable."
"Telstra will cost you your first born, but is otherwise great."
"It's worked just fine for me, but I haven't had experience with other carriers."
"Telstra. It's fucking expensive and may set back you the cost of a newborn."
#23
Spectrum
4.0
(4)
"Now I have Spectrum and have had no issues at all."
"Still around $60 all in- and never had any complaints."
"I would recommend Spectrum."
"I changed to spectrum. It’s cheaper but lacking in service."
#24
Orange
3.8
(4)
"Def orange with their promocodes holy shit i am having almost a free 1tb"
"Orange, mobile vikings, plus, nju"
"Orange flex."
"I'm happy with orange - 25 pln for 80 GB of data and unlimited calls."
#25
Lycamobile
3.5
(4)
"I have been using lyca since the day i came here."
"I am also new and I did not want to commit a year or two so I am using lycamobile.nl 10gb internet + unlimited NL calls plan for 20 euro per month."
"Lycamobile."
"That specializes in calls abroad."
#26
O2
3.3
(4)
"I switched from 3 to O2 for Mobile last year and was happy I made the change. O2 also has free data for all of the EU, unlike most of the other big mobile carriers."
"I've heard O2 is one of the best choices."
"I am on an unlimited plan with 1GB of data for £32 a month."
"Whatever you do, don't go with o2"
#27
Lucky Mobile
4.3
(3)
"Absolute cheapest plan you will find is likely “Lucky mobile” it’s owned by bell."
"Lucky mobile has unlimited data starting $25."
"I'm with them and I quite happy."
#28
Virgin
4.3
(3)
"I went from 85 a month with telus to $40 with Virgin."
"If you go with virgin they sometimes have good promos that double the amount of data you get."
"Have never had issues."
#29
Voxi
4.3
(3)
"Voxi"
"For students, VOXI has possibly the best value."
"Voxi has good deals."
#30
Yettel
3.0
(4)
"Yettel is a good option."
"Yettel"
"Yettel"
"In terms of coverage Yettel is definitely the worst by far."
#31
Ting
4.0
(3)
"TING.com Super cheap, easily accessible and works great on any phone!"
"We use Ting, which is similar to Mint Mobile."
"I use ting.com... Very cheap!"
#32
Jio
4.0
(3)
"Also consider Jio, if you want to attend calls or send messages at ₹2."
"Prefer Jio."
"Jio is more stable as of now."
#33
Videotron
4.0
(3)
"I’m with Videotron and have a pretty good deal."
"Videotron"
"The service range is right where you go, and is exceptionally good on my experience."
#34
Cricket
4.0
(3)
"I would recommend cricket since they use AT&T towers."
"I carry a phone on Cricket, which has been highly reliable in the city."
"I'm a fan of cricket (which uses AT&T's non-roaming network)."
#35
Mobile Vikings
4.0
(3)
"I'm using Mobile Vikings (they use Play antennas)."
"I'm happy with Mobile Vikings. Pay 25 PLN and you have 15 GB in Poland."
"I am using Mobile Vikings for a few years now."
#36
A1
3.7
(3)
"You can try A1 and their 20leva per month Unlimited Special plan."
"From my experience, from a coverage PoV A1 is best."
"Lol, I have unlimited data, sms and calls from A1. But it's not the cheapest."
#37
Virgin Mobile
3.7
(3)
"The customer service is much better."
"Koodo (owned by Telus) and Virgin (owned by Bell) offer pretty good plans, a bit cheaper than Telus/Bell/Rogers."
"Perhaps try Virgin mobile"
#38
Koodo
3.7
(3)
"Koodo"
"Koodo (owned by Telus) and Virgin (owned by Bell) offer pretty good plans, a bit cheaper than Telus/Bell/Rogers."
"Personally I have Telus/Koodo and its been average on campus."
#39
Softbank
5.0
(2)
"And it never gives me any issues."
"I’m with softbank and it’s never given me any issues, even in rural areas or stations!"
#40
TIM
5.0
(2)
"It's either TIM or Vodafone, everything else is below them."
"I've been using TIM for years and I haven't experienced any issue about it."
#41
Orange Flex
4.5
(2)
"Orange Flex all the WAY"
"If you're not willing to sign a 2- or 3-year contract, then orange flex is your best option probably"
#42
SIMBA
4.5
(2)
"SIMBA. You've ALL data available in Malaysia as well. Why take 10 GB when you can have 100/200 GB?"
"SIMBA is perfectly fine. I use a Dual SIM when SIMBA and Singtel, and often SIMBA has better signal in the MRT than Singtel."
#43
fraenk
4.5
(2)
"For someone who only needs data and good coverage (and an e-sim), fraenk is hands-down the best deal."
"I've reading some good things about fraenk which runs on the Deutsche Telekom network."
#44
Xfinity
4.0
(2)
"I've had Xfinity for 4 years now. They're the only carrier that hasn't overcharged me/screwed me over. Great service for mobile and internet."
"I had zero service with Xfinity but full service with ATT"
#45
Tello
4.0
(2)
"I've been using Tello for a few years and have been happy with them, but I don't need much."
"I've heard of people using tello, $6 for 1Gb per month."
#46
Spark
3.5
(2)
"You can find their stores in Auckland Airport right after you exit immigration."
"Spark and Skinny uses same network."
#47
Mobilicity
3.5
(2)
"Mobilicity has a promo right now of $40/month for unlimited data, unlimited NA talk and text."
"Wind and Mobilicity are even cheaper, but you have to pay roaming charges whenever you are outside city limits."
#48
Optus
2.0
(3)
"Carriers were okay as long as you didn't live along the Daley Road colleges."
"Optus has no 4g in canberra (4g plus doesn't count) so they have a huge problem with over subscription."
"Had terrible reception quality over a lot of Canberra."
#49
Tele2
5.0
(1)
"Is by far the cheapest in NL for unlimited data."
#50
Skinny Mobile
5.0
(1)
"Have great rural and central 4g coverage on both North and South Islands."
#51
Radosť
5.0
(1)
"Radosť 20€ for unlimited prepaid."
#52
Bell/Telus
5.0
(1)
"In terms of signal, any of the Bell or Telus brands will be best."
#53
Sky
5.0
(1)
"I’m on Sky and get great signal."
#54
NJU
5.0
(1)
"I had NJU for almost 4 years, the cheapest and the best."
#55
Lajt Mobile
5.0
(1)
"I'm using Lajt mobile."
#56
Fizz Mobile
5.0
(1)
"It has been a blast paying $50 a month for unlimited everything and 10gb of data."
#57
Metro PCS
5.0
(1)
"I suggest Metro PCS. $30/month gets you unlimited talk, text, and data, with 3GB at high speed."
#58
Claro
5.0
(1)
"Faz o plano da claro pós e pede o passaporte americas, funciona por toda a América Latina."
#59
Cityfone
5.0
(1)
"Go with Cityfone / Sears Connect instead. Cityfone.net is owned by Rogers and uses the Rogers network so you can expect the LTE speeds / service that Rogers / Fido users receive."
#60
Planhub
5.0
(1)
"Try Planhub.ca, it's a search engine to find the best plan."
#61
winsim.de
4.0
(1)
"I use winsim.de since I moved to Berlin 3 years ago, and it's been great."
#62
PremiumSIM.de
4.0
(1)
"Check out PremiumSIM.de Its a contract that can be cancelled every month!"
#63
Lucky
4.0
(1)
"If you're okay with the 3G speeds for data they have rates that aren't really beat by any of the postpaid carriers."
#64
H2O
4.0
(1)
"They have good plans just as long as you aren’t heading to the middle of nowhere."
#65
Republic Wireless
4.0
(1)
"With no problems in Long Beach."
#66
Vaya
4.0
(1)
"Which uses the Optus network."
#67
Q (Wind)
4.0
(1)
"I use Q which is basically Wind because i think it is the cheapest."
#68
Lebara
4.0
(1)
"I have a lebara SIM. For 12.50 you get 3GB data good for 30 days."
#69
Play
4.0
(1)
"Play, i pay 35zl for 40gig and 5gig eu roaming included."
#70
CoopVoce
4.0
(1)
"Some of the cheapest options currently are CoopVoce... and Iliad."
#71
4ka
4.0
(1)
"Probably the cheapest variant out of these three is 4ka."
#72
Airalo
4.0
(1)
"I found Airalo to be the easiest option to live with for international travel."
#73
Tesco Mobile
4.0
(1)
"Got no problems with Tesco Mobile. Solid 4G most places."
#74
Boost
4.0
(1)
"Boost is cheaper if you are willing to watch ads."
#75
US Cellular
4.0
(1)
"Best coverage is probably US Cellular or Verizon."
#76
Wind
4.0
(1)
"I'm using Wind, and it's been solid, around Athens/Glyfada."
#77
StarHub
4.0
(1)
"Can consider giga (it’s under Starhub). #1 Roaming in 5 countries (MY included) #2 5G works pretty well on EW line."
#78
Boost Mobile
4.0
(1)
"I've landed with boost, I have to say I'm not disappointed, 25/mo unlimited, works everywhere I need to be."
#79
Singtel
4.0
(1)
"Best connectivity is Singtel and Singtel based MNVO"
#80
eSIM
4.0
(1)
"Peguei de um esim que na minha opinião é melhor já que você já pode ativar o sim assim que chega no país."
#81
mysimtravel
4.0
(1)
"Encontrei uma *mysimtravel* que parece funcionar em vários países."
#82
Telia
4.0
(1)
"I got a phone contract with Telia weeks after moving here."
#83
Aero2
3.0
(1)
"I can recommend Aero2 as a backup - they have a thing called "free internet access" by default."
#84
Cosmote
3.0
(1)
"Watsup Cosmote is the most economic."
#85
Smarty
3.0
(1)
"Smarty is decent for it"
#86
1p Mobile
3.0
(1)
"1p mobile (uses EE network) has best signal if £10pm is affordable."
#87
Aldi Talk
3.0
(1)
"I use aldi talk pre paid. 8 euros for a month at 2GB of data and unlimited calls and texts."
#88
Lidl
3.0
(1)
"Friend recently recommended a SIM card from LIDL for around 15 bucks that is unlimited, but idk if there are any caveats."
#89
Educom
3.0
(1)
"As a student i would advise to Check out educom or xoxo"
#90
Spusu
3.0
(1)
"I'd recommend either Spusu or HoT for a student, check them out."
#91
1pMobile
3.0
(1)
"I like 1pmobile, they're on the EE network and they are straightforward."
#92
Wind Mobile
3.0
(1)
"Wind and Mobilicity are even cheaper, but you have to pay roaming charges whenever you are outside city limits."
#93
amaysim
1.0
(1)
"You can't use the data half the time."
#94
TalkTalk
1.0
(1)
"Avoid TalkTalk - their signal is terrible and I always seem to struggle to get any type of internet in town despite having 3 bars+"
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