Phone Plans reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 430 Reddit reviews across 50 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Phone Plans brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AussieFrugal, r/melbourne, r/NoContract, r/Calgary, r/Frugal. Top-rated brands include Public Mobile (4.3/5), Mint (4.5/5), Amaysim (4.2/5).

Stats

Reviews430

Subreddits50

Posts61

Brands90

Products16

Top communities

r/AussieFrugal66 r/melbourne38 r/NoContract36 r/Calgary27 r/Frugal27

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Public Mobile

4.3

(28)

"I highly recommend Public Mobile. They have reasonable prices on data."

"Cheap plans and its the same network as Telus."

"I joined Public Mobile a year ago and its amazing."

"I'm paying $29 for 40gb with Public."

"I switched from Bell to Public Mobile years ago and never looked back!"

"I joined Public Mobile a year ago and its amazing."

"34/mo 50gb 5g."

"I joined Public Mobile six months ago and its amazing."

"Cheapest plans 5G with data."

"Public Mobile - 20GB 4G CAN+US $30, 50GB 5G CAN+US+MEX $35"

Mint

4.5

(23)

"I recently swapped to Mint Mobile."

"Have had Mint Mobile for year. No problems and it's cheaper than the big guys."

"I use Mint Mobile. I have a bit more usage than you, but not a whole lot."

"I'm a huge fan of Mint!"

"Mint mobile, $15 / mo when paid for a year."

"I pay less than $15 a month on mint."

"Mint mobile! As cheap as $15 a month for 5gb to $30 a month for unlimited data."

"We’ve been doing Mint for a couple years now. It does what we need it do and I haven’t found anything cheaper."

"Mint is month to month and ultra cheap."

"MINT. $15/mo for 15 gigs. $30 unlimited data."

Amaysim

4.2

(22)

"I've just been using amaysim 10$ a month for like 8 years cause i use wifi and not mobile data really anyway"

"$30 for 52gb data."

"I recently switched over to Amaysim."

"I use amaysim pre-paid because I also own my phone."

"AmaySim $30 per month data banking currently $10 bucks with a bonus data allowance."

"They have a $225 per year ($300 ongoing after first renewal) for 240GB at the moment."

"It uses Optus, but it's 4g."

"$20 for 25gb."

"I use Amaysim's $30 per month / 55GB plan."

"I’ve been with them for 5 years."

Google Fi

4.0

(21)

"Google Fi!!!!!!"

"Been using Google Fi for years and love it."

"Google fi. 80 dollars unlimited for 2 to 4 lines."

"I use GoogleFi, it has unlimited data, calling, etc. and unlimited roaming in Canada."

"The best option for families who want unlimited."

"I'm paying $20/mo per person for unlimited."

"My family of 4 loves Google Fi."

"Wow! I love Fi, this is amazing news!"

"Google Fi is really good for this."

"I've heard good things about Google Fi and T-Mobile."

Visible

4.7

(18)

"Pays $20 per month for unlimited talking, text and data."

"Zero issues (on Verizon towers) and costs $25-30 a month for full unlimited IIRC."

"Right now it’s $20/month for unlimited everything."

"Visible's unlimited plan is currently $20 per month for 25 months."

"Right now visible is having a promo where the base plan is $20 and the plus plan is $30 for 2 years."

"$25 month all in."

"Visible has been awesome! You can’t beat unlimited everything for $25!"

"Visible by far. It’s Verizon’s budget service."

"I’ve been on visible for a couple years."

"Visible runs on Verizon towers, I get service nearly everywhere."

US Mobile

4.2

(20)

"I have US Mobile. It’s an MVNO that works on Verizon’s network, but they also have plans for AT&T and T-Mobile."

"US Mobile is the most versatile one, because it can use all three major networks."

"I use US Mobile and pay, $27 for each line, so $54 for two lines of unlimited talk, text and data"

"I just switched to US Mobile and so far I'm liking it. It's cheap, good customer service."

"I ended up switching to the USMobile $96/year 2gb/unlimited texts/calls which has no taxes or fees added."

"US MOBILE is an option for $10 flat for one 2gb data line."

"Take the free year, then do something like US mobile starter on verizon."

"US Mobile has a 96.00/year (8.00/mo) 'Lite' plan that is for voice and SMS."

"Is increasingly affordable. You can pick between Verizon, T mobile, and AT&Ts towers."

"They have all 3 networks you can choose from."

Koodo

4.4

(16)

"New $29 plan has 35GB per month (20gb normal + 15gb extra for 2 years)."

"I just updated my koodoo plan from 3 GB to 20 GB for $29/month."

"$34 per month. We’re with Koodo and get 50GB/ month LTE and unlimited Canada wide minutes."

"Koodo also has better deals once you're in."

"Switched to Koodo this black Friday. $45 for 50GB, unlimited talk+text."

"Other than this issue I can't find better plans and service than Koodo."

"I got two Samsung s24FE on a 60gb plan through koodo loyalty for 35 a month for each line."

"I was with Koodo for the better part of 15 years so, they're solid too."

"My current plan is unlimited talk+text with 20gb data for half the cost of what you're looking to pay."

"Koodo has been good for me."

Mint Mobile

4.2

(15)

"Mint mobile currently has their unlimited plan for $180 for a year."

"Mint mobile is another that uses tmobiles network."

"It’s super affordable and with no contract."

"I have mint and don't have any issues."

"I recommend Mint, it’s super cheap it definitely isn’t the fastest but I get coverage pretty much anywhere near the city."

"Mint mobile and you can pay like $15-40 a month depending on how much high speed data you need."

"Mint is great and uses T-Mobile towers."

"Decent prices and service seemed just about as good as everyone else's."

"My plan is for 5 gigs of data a month for $180 and tax per year."

"Only have small issues in rural area."

Tello

4.7

(12)

"Tello seems the perfect fit for you. About $10 monthly for talk and text."

"I use Tello for my secondary number for similar. It's cheap, you pay monthly."

"As low as about 5 or $6 a month."

"You can build your own plan with exactly what you need as far as minutes and data."

"Tello is great, I have 3 phones with their service."

"Tello 2gb unlimited talk text $10 a month no contract."

"Tello hands down, you can do a custom plan with multiple lines on it and cut cost down further."

"Check out Tello."

"I use Tello and usually get the 5 GB plan each month."

"Unlimited talk&text with 1GB data/mo at only $9/month."

#10

Belong

4.4

(12)

"Cheap monthly plans, data rolls over and uses Telstra 5g network."

"Great cheap plans with lots of data."

"No issues at all."

"Opt for the lowest $19/mth then buy data pack from ebay."

"I just switched from Telstra to belong ($45 for 100gb with banking data)."

"Belong or Aldi mobile. My unused data rolls over on belong."

"I have found Belong which uses the Telstra network to be reliable and cheaper."

"I'm with Belong. They use Telstra's 4G/5G infrastructure."

"I left Optus for Belong (who use Telstra) for that reception."

"$40 a month 50gigs."

#11

Aldi

4.1

(12)

"Aldi. $25/month gives us 22GB a month and unlimited everything else."

"Have good plans."

"With rollover I’ve got close to 200gb available."

"Aldi. 25$ per month. Good coverage."

"Aldi is pretty good, especially if there’s 2 of you."

"If you want best bang for your buck then Aldi or Woolies mobile."

"There are quite a few that use the Telstra network so the coverage is decent but a lot cheaper."

"Aldi has some good but cheap plans where you can rollover and accumulate any unused data each month."

"Aldi is quite cheap and works with the Telstra network."

"$15 per month unlimited calls / text."

#12

Telus

4.0

(11)

"I got $30, 80 GB of data with Telus"

"I got a plan for $35 at Telus! 100 GB, US-Canada unlimited calls/texts."

"Does $20 off your phone bill every month if you have a disability."

"$50 for 50 gigs."

"Telus $82pm 200 gig"

"$46/month with Telus 20 GB 5G, unlimited slow data after."

"Like others said, Telus has some good packages."

"I can offer you $44 for 200Gb of 5g plus unlimited data."

"100gb of fast speed data an unlimited at a slower speed after."

"$60 a month with Telus, 100 GB Canada, USA and Mexico sharable data, unlimited calls, text, etc."

#13

Airalo

4.9

(9)

"We recently used it in Europe."

"Airalo for eSIM"

"Look at Airolo, I've used it multiple times."

"Im a big fan of Airalo esim."

"Last year when I went to Europe I used Airalo e-Sim and will be using it again this year."

"If your phone supports e-SIM I would recommend something like Airalo."

"Bought the Airalo eSIM as soon as we found Wi-Fi and never looked back."

"I would recommend the esim Airalo. Download the app and it’s easy to navigate and really cheap too."

"I'd buy an esim through an app like airolo and ubigi"

#14

T-Mobile

3.9

(11)

"Flat $70 a month for a single line."

"It’s the best. I have had service in every 20 countries I have been to."

"I've been happy with T-Mobile. The free MLB TV and Apple TV have been worth it."

"Tmobile always has better coverage and fewer dropouts, and typically gets 3x on the speed tests."

"We switched to T-mobile several years ago and haven't had any negative experiences."

"They’ve definitely stepped their game up."

"I have T-Mobile and for $50 extra a month I got great Internet service in Europe."

"Is good from what I’ve experienced."

"If you think you need more than five gigs of data... you can pay an extra $50 for 30 days. It will give you an additional 15 gigs of data."

"Tmobile had too many dead zones, and verizon I've never had an issue."

#15

Fido

4.1

(7)

"I have 70 gigs for $40."

"Has some cheap plans and it works well in Tbay."

"$35/month for 100gb, finally got a decent plan"

"$29+tax/month on Fido, 50g data, international calling, texting."

"I am happy with my Fido. Good quality service for a good price."

"As an example for Fido (part of the Rogers network), it's $5 per month for 1,500 minutes."

"$30/month from Fido for: 20GB at 4G speeds."

#16

Boost Mobile

4.5

(6)

"Boost has a deal $100 for a whole year of service."

"Boost uses the actual full Telstra network so has the best coverage for budget providers."

"Boost is excellent."

"Boost Mobile. Full Telstra network and you can just get a 365 day prepaid plan."

"I use boost mobile and get a 365 day plan."

"Owned by Telstra, with 5G coverage."

#17

Telstra

3.7

(7)

"Use any prepaid service that uses the Telstra network, best coverage by far in Australia."

"Telstra do a prepaid annual plan for $300."

"Telstra do about $300 for 12 month prepay."

"I did a deal from jbhifi if I signed up with telstra plan $70/month 100gb + $700 gift card."

"Re-sign with Telstra, but through Jbhifi’s plans. Waaaay better value for the same network."

"I’m on a $99/80gb Telstra plan and I’m feeling ripped off rn!"

"I tried saving money going through a Telstra network re-seller for two phones."

#18

Freedom Mobile

4.2

(6)

"Freedom mobile has a 5$ phone plan right now."

"It's like $110 for the WHOLE YEAR."

"Just got a come back offer with Freedom for $29/mo for their US and CA plan."

"Freedom mobile has prepaid by the year: $120/ 365 days Unlimited talk and text 15gb/year"

"$50/ month - 40GB of Canada-U.S. data - Unlimited Talk and Text."

"Get pay before lines."

#19

AT&T

4.2

(6)

"AT&T is the best here or anything on their network should be ok as well."

"I managed to get my mom a $30 AT&T pre-paid line ($5GB) for free through AT&T with the ACP discount"

"AT&T for speed. Verizon for coverage. Take your pick."

"I got a sim card for $10/USD and then 1 month/5GB/unlimited call and text plan for about $30 USD."

"ATT plans can be pretty good. Their Unlimited Premium plan isn’t cheap, but includes free unlimited roaming in Canada/Mexico AND almost all of South/Latin America."

"Your best bet would be Verizon, but you'll pay for it."

#20

Verizon

4.0

(6)

"I bought a physical Verizon sim for my thru since their service is the best along more remote sections of the AT."

"Verizon offers $10 for a second line via eSIM when added to your account."

"Both Verizon & AT&T have free 30 day trials, no credit card needed."

"Verizon has pretty solid coverage for the whole trail but isn’t predictable where it drops."

"Verizon would be the best imo."

"Verizon coverage in rural areas is by far the best carrier in State of Washington."

#21

Red Pocket

4.4

(5)

"Red Pocket!"

"Any of the MVNOs will cover you."

"Has plans that are $200 a year if you bring your own phone."

"Red pocket is 10 per month for their basic pre-paid service."

"Redpocket Mobile. Can have service on AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile depending on your phone’s capabilities."

#22

Tracfone

4.2

(5)

"I've used Tracfone for years. Very happy with it."

"If interested check Tracfone."

"We have used Tracfone for many years."

"Tracfone pay as you go, they have minimal use plans as low as $20 every three months."

"Tracfone is another option."

#23

Circles.Life

4.2

(5)

"Will literally change your life."

"Circles.life seems reasonable. They use the Optus network and I get a reasonable deal."

"[Circles.life] is cheap as. Runs on the Optus network."

"I use circles.life for my stepson and it's about $15 a month for unlimited everything."

"I’m on Circles.Life with 160gb, unlimited calls/txt for $55 per month."

#24

Lucky Mobile

3.8

(5)

"$25 per month unlimited canada wide calls and texts with 5Gs data."

"$35 Unlimited Canada Min 2.5GB."

"Lucky mobile is 35 a month unlimited call text only."

"Has some cheap plans."

"The most inexpensive plans are through lucky mobile and public mobile."

#25

Spectrum

3.8

(5)

"We pay 39 a line and got one line free for a year."

"No issues with Spectrum."

"We pay combined $40 a month two unlimited plans."

"Spectrum mobile."

"Spectrum Mobile is on Verizon."

#26

Fizz

4.8

(4)

"Subscribed to their US/Canada plan for under $40/month."

"Guys just get fizz or public mobile"

"Switched to Fizz after that and it is one of the best decisions that I've made."

"Fizz.ca"

#27

TextNow

4.5

(4)

"You can get free unlimited talk and text with Text Now with their $4.99 sim card with free shipping and pay for data as you need it."

"Based on your described usage, you may want to check out TextNow."

"Textnow has free talk and text with 1gb free data."

"Check out the Text Now app, I am sure it allows for free calls to the US."

#28

Consumer Cellular

4.5

(4)

"Consumer Cellular. Cheap, reliable, great customer service."

"Consumer Cellular targets the 55+ crowd and has 5% off for AARP members."

"Consumer cellular might be a good option for you."

"2 lines. Consumer cellular. Unlmtd everything, either 5 or 50g(brain fart, can’t remember) high speed data, unlmtd slow sped data. $65-$79/m"

#29

Boost

4.5

(4)

"Cheapest plan. Unlimited data."

"Boost prepaid is the best choice for 100% identical network footprint as Telstra."

"They’re great!"

"If you're going to be in Aus for a while you can look at the 12 month plans which work out cheaper."

#30

Ting

4.3

(4)

"I really love Ting."

"For minimal phone use, consider prepaid plans like Mint Mobile or Ting."

"Ting has a plan that is only $10 a month."

"Ting. It's pretty much pay as you go."

#31

Rogers

4.3

(4)

"Probably the best plan you can get is the Coop Rogers plan."

"I just got the 35/month plan from rogers with US/CAN 100Gb data plan with Pixel 9 Pro XL"

"$43/month - Rogers - 80gb high speed/unlimited data."

"Rogers is currently advertising right on their site $60 for 200gb in Canada."

#32

Woolworths Mobile

4.3

(4)

"125GB for $170 works out to 10.41GB for $14.17 per month."

"I use Woolworths mobile - $40 per month down to $34 as I’m an everyday rewards member."

"Woolworths mobile - 10% discount on groceries from woolies every month."

"Woolworths is pretty cheap, and you get 10% off your shop once a month."

#33

Tbaytel

4.3

(4)

"Tbaytel unlimited plans can’t be beat and don’t leave you paying for overages when you unexpectedly use lots of data."

"In Thunder Bay and NW Ontario Tbaytel has the best coverage area."

"TBAYTEL is preety good, 40gb+unlimited for $75."

"It’s $65/month, unlimited."

#34

Straight Talk

4.3

(4)

"Straight talk because I use like 2tb of data a month it’s like 45/month for unlimited everything doesn’t slow down"

"If you are in a heavy Verizon area: Straight Talk or Total Wireless."

"Great service in Fairborn and plans are reasonable."

"Straight talk. $35 a month and it work pretty good for me."

#35

Optus

4.3

(4)

"I have the 30gb for $30 from optus and you have data rollover as well"

"$35 a month and unlimited calls text etc with 50gb and rollover options."

"100gb a month for $59."

"AGLs Optus plan isn’t bad. $10 a month for 5gb 4G."

#36

Moose Mobile

4.0

(4)

"I'm using moose mobile for $15/month with data roll over."

"I moved to moose mobile and it has been working a treat for $15 a month."

"I use moose mobile. Super cheap and seems to have coverage in spots I normally wouldn't get it."

"Uses the Optus network."

#37

Felix Mobile

4.0

(4)

"I use Felix Mobile. $40 (including international roaming for a bunch of countries) and just add $20 data plan."

"Felix mobile is great, $25 per month for 25gb."

"Pretty solid coverage, $35 per month for unlimited (within Australia) calls and texts and unlimited data."

"I’m with Felix, $35 per month for unlimited data."

#38

Cricket

4.0

(4)

"AT&T area: Cricket."

"Check out Cricket wireless."

"Cricket has served me well for years now with no issues"

"Cricket has a decent deal for $30 per line."

#39

Kogan

3.8

(4)

"Kogan"

"Kogan 1 year plan"

"Not the best coverage but if ur in the city its great."

#40

Lebara

4.7

(3)

"I'm a fan of Lebara simply because of the value for money."

"Lebara!!!"

"The usual goto for tourists is Lebara."

#41

Total Wireless

3.5

(4)

"Total is having a BYOD get 50% off for 5 years."

"Unlimited priority data on the top 2 plans + 50% off for BYOD."

"I don’t see the current promo for Total wireless 5g plus of 30/mo for five years anywhere."

"I see $25 off the Total 5G unlimited with BYOD but no deals for Total 5G+"

#42

Freedom

4.3

(3)

"Freedom is great for that. Cheap plans with some roaming included."

"I got the Freedom byop for US-Can-Mex, 75gb, plus 10gb one-time roaming. $35 for first 6months, then $45 thereafter."

"Recently noticed Freedom has pretty good "roam beyond" plans."

#43

Felix

4.3

(3)

"$35 a month for unlimited data."

"If you use a lot of data Felix has unlimited data for $40/month."

"$35 a month for unlimited data."

#44

Helium Mobile

4.3

(3)

"I recommend Helium Mobile."

"Helium Mobile is less that $25 per month for 28GB of high speed data with unlimited calling and texting."

"Helium now is better than Mint. Had mint, flipped to Helium"

#45

Fizz Mobile

4.0

(3)

"Works fine, cheap as chips."

"Fizz Mobile.. especially on the beta pricing for 6 months.. message me for more details."

#46

Dodo

3.7

(1)

"If you’ve got commbank yellow their rewards program then you can get a plan with More for around $11."

#86

Metro by T-Mobile

4.0

(1)

"Has bring your own device plans that run around $25 with data and unlimited minutes/texting."

#87

VoIP

4.0

(1)

"Use a VOIP app on a cellphone to call international is probably the best way to go."

#88

Metro

4.0

(1)

"T-Mobile area: Metro or Mint."

#89

KnowRoaming

4.0

(1)

"KnowRoaming.com has good esim cards."

#90

Bouygues Telecom

4.0

(1)

"I use a Bouygues Telecom plan, 19€90/ 200Gb."

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