All the MVNOs powered by T-Mobile and Sprint - Android

If you're a fan of T-Mobile's coverage but are looking for a better deal, check out an MVNO.

Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are "alternative carriers" that lease coverage and network access from the major carriers (T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T) and can offer similar levels of service at a lower cost. T-Mobile has a ton of MVNOs that operate on its network thanks to its strong coverage and its GSM network that supports most unlocked phones. This makes it easy to switch and get set up.

T-Mobile now also operates Sprint's network and many Sprint-based MVNO customers have been getting improved coverage thanks to T-Mobile network integration if they have a compatible phone. As more MVNOs update to the entire network, coverage should improve but you will need a compatible phone. It's a nice bonus to many but many people won't see and upgrade until they get a new phone.

You can also check out some of the best MVNOs that use T-Mobile's network.

To make sure your phone will work as well as possible on T-Mobile's network it should support the following frequencies. Most 5G phones will work without issue on T-Mobile's 5G network.

3G: 1900MHz, 1700/2100MHz AWS

4G LTE: 600MHz, 700MHz, 850MHz, 1900MHz, 1700/2100MHz AWS

4G LTE (Sprint): 800MHz, 1900MHz, 2500MHz

5G: 600MHz, 2.5GHz, 28GHz, 39GHz

These are the MVNOs that run on T-Mobile's network.

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• Altice Mobile
• Best Cellular
• Boom Mobile
• Boost Mobile
• Boss Wireless
• Chit Chat Mobile
• Consumer Cellular
• Eco Mobile
• Gen Mobile
• Google Fi
• GoSmart
• Hello Mobile
• KidConnect
• Kroger Wireless
• Lycamobile
• Mango
• Metro by T-Mobile
• Mint Mobile
• Net10 Wireless
• Patriot Mobile
• Red Pocket Mobile
• Republic Wireless
• Simple Mobile
• Speedtalk Mobile
• Straight Talk
• Telcel
• Tello
• Teltik
• Tempo
• TextNow
• Ting
• TracFone
• Twigby
• Ultra Mobile
• US Mobile
• Walmart Family Mobile

Altice Mobile

Sprint only

If you're an Optimum or Suddenlink customer, Altice Mobile might be worth considering. Altice has three plans available to customers starting with a 1GB plan for $14 per month. Moving up there is a $22 3GB plan and an unlimited plan for $45 per month. All three of these plans have unlimited talk and text.

These prices are a bargain but it's worth keeping in mind that this carrier makes use of both Sprint and AT&T and will likely default to a Sprint connection if available. Still, if you are covered by Altice's service, it can be a good way to save some money on phone service.

Save on Wireless

Altice Mobile

From $14/mo. at Altice Mobile

Great for Optimum or Suddenlink customers

If you get home service from Optimum or Suddenlink, Altice Mobile is a solid value with a $10 discount on all of its plans.

Best Cellular

Best Cellular provides service on one of three networks including Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon and plans are available for both basic phones and smartphones. The basic phone plans start at $15 per month with 500 minutes, 100 texts, and 100MB of data. If you need more, you can upgrade to the $19 or $35 plan with the latter offering unlimited talk and text as well as 500MB of data.

The smartphone plans all come with unlimited talk and text with data amounts from 1.5GB, $3GB, 4GB, and 10GB at $40, $50, $55, and $60 per month respectively. The strongest feature of Best Cellular is being able to choose whichever network works best for you so you can be sure you have coverage.

Any network

Best Cellular

From $15/mo. at Best Cellular

Start small or go big with 10GB

Best Cellular strives to keep up with its name thanks to a range of six plans that offer solid options for most people with up to 10GB of data for smartphones.

Boom Mobile

Boom Mobile operates on three different networks. For T-Mobile's service, you'll want to stick with service on the Boom Purple network. That's close enough to magenta.

Plans start at $13 per month with 250 minutes, unlimited texts, and 250MB of data. You can also bump up to unlimited talk and text only for $15 per month. There are more plans available including shared data plans for multiple lines as well as three-month bundles.

Make an impact

Boom Mobile

From $13/mo. at Boom Mobile

Pick any network

Boom Mobile provides a selection of solid plans for 7, 14, or 30 days making it a good way to get connected quickly with a simple mobile service.

Boost Mobile

T-Mobile or Sprint

Boost Mobile is now owned by Dish and offers plans on both the Sprint and T-Mobile networks. If you're looking for coverage on T-Mobile, you'll need to choose one of the plans available for Boost's Expanded Network.

Plans start as low as 1GB of data for $10 per month and increase in size and price up to 35GB. All plans come with hotspot functionality and unlimited talk and text. If you choose the 15Gb plan, you can save $10 per month by making six consecutive payments on time.

Sprint network plans are still available under the name Nationwide Network Plans. These plans range from 3GB up to 35GB with savings for up to five lines.

Choose your network

Boost Mobile

From $10/mo. at Boost Mobile

Sprint or T-Mobile plans

Boost Mobile has a huge range of plans whether you need something simple with just 1GB of data or even if you want a family plan on the Sprint network.

Boss Wireless

Boss Wireless has a strong focus on international calling with unlimited calls to over 65 countries included with all of its plans. All plans also come with unlimited 3G speed data.

Boss Wireless offers a wide range of plans starting with 100MB of data for $10 per month with unlimited talk and text. There are 1GB, 5GB, 15GB, and 50GB packages as well with prices increasing in$10 increments up to $50 per month. For 50GB of high-speed data, it's hard to find a much better value.

Boss Revolution

Boss Wireless

From $10/mo. at Boss Wireless

International calls included to 65 countries

Boss Wireless offers solid rates on prepaid plans with some of the best international calling options included of any carrier.

Chit Chat Mobile

Sprint only

Chit Chat Mobile offers no-contract cell phone plans that will appeal to people who use their phones as, well, phones. Plans start as low as $10 plus tax for 250 minutes of talk and unlimited texting, with data or additional minutes added as needed.

Chit Chat does offer plans with unlimited talk and text and 3GB of data that start at $40 — plus an additional $5 for LTE. Therefore, Chit Chat isn't ideal for data-heavy users. However, if you're looking for a plan custom fit to your talk and data needs, Chit Chat will let you pay for the features you use with no hidden fees.

You will need to bring your own Sprint-compatible device to use Chit Chat.

Unlimited texting

Chit Chat Mobile

From $13/mo. at Chit Chat Mobile

Access a wide range of plans with unlimited texting

Chit Chat Mobile keeps it simple with six plans and up to 3GB of high-speed data. Plans start at 250 minutes at $10 per month before taxes and fees.

Consumer Cellular

Consumer Cellular is relatively run-of-the-mill when it comes to MVNOs: it aims to save you money on your monthly phone bill. However, it's been recognized twice by J.D. Power and Associates for its excellent customer service. You can also score a 5% discount if you are an AARP member.

You can build your own plan with one to three lines, choosing from 250 minutes or unlimited, as well as data in 500MB, 3GB, 10GB, 15GB, and unlimited plans depending on your needs. There's also the option of skipping texting and data altogether if you want a plan that keeps things simple.

Customer Service excellence

Consumer Cellular

From $15/mo. at Consumer Cellular

Save 5% with AARP

Consumer Cellular gives you plenty of data with up to 15GB while keeping its customer service the best of any other MVNO.

ECO Mobile

T-Mobile and Sprint

Eco's a great carrier if you're looking for great rates on international calling, with unlimited international calling available for free on plans of $30/month and up.

Data plans start at $20 for unlimited talk, text, and 5GB of data. 10GB of data, unlimited talk, text, 2G data, and international calling is $30/month. All plans get voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling, MMS (picture and video messaging), and domestic calling. There's also a $10 talk and text plan available.

EcoMobile offers service on three of the major carrier's networks, including T-Mobile and Sprint. Thanks to this you should be able to bring nearly any unlocked device. Smartphones, tablets, and data hotspots are all supported.

Pick your network

Eco Mobile

From $10/mo. at Eco Mobile

International calling with roaming in Mexico and Canada

Eco Mobile has competitive plans on three major networks making it an easy solution for just about anyone no matter where they live.

Gen Mobile

T-Mobile and Sprint

Gen Mobile is focused on international texting with its cheapest plan coming with only unlimited local and international texting included. Moving up you can add data or talk time in $5 increments. You can go all the way up to a 5GB plan with unlimited talk and text in the U.S. as well as in more than 100 countries for $25 per month.

You can also buy any of the $10 per month plans for $9 per month if you're willing to buy three months at once. Similarly, the $25 per month 3GB plan comes down to $20 per month for three months. Gen Mobile can be a great value for people that want to call or text internationally or simply want a plan with only texting.

International calling

Gen Mobile

From $9/mo. at Gen Mobile

Unlimited international texting

Gen Mobile is a good choice to stay connected with people around the world with great international calling options and unlimited global texting.

Google Fi

In the U.S. Google Fi makes use of three different carriers to build its coverage. With towers from Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular. Google Fi can put together a strong network with these carriers and with a few specific phones, such as the Google Pixel lineup, can automatically switch between all three. You can also bring your own unlocked phone and it will run on the T-Mobile network.

Google Fi has a $70 unlimited plan as well as a flexible plan that starts at $20 for calls and texts with data coming in at $10 per GB. You can also save money by bringing more lines. When it comes down to it, you're better off using one of the phones that can automatically switch carriers but most GSM phones should work well.

International Roaming

Google Fi

From $20/mo. at Google Fi

The best carrier for international travel

Google Fi is a solid option for flexible service in the U.S. but shines when you travel abroad with that same data rates around the world.

GoSmart Mobile

GoSmart mobile sells data plans in five different sizes with unlimited talk, text, and Facebook data on all plans. For all other data, you'll have to tap into the amount included with your plan.

Starting at $15 per month, you get 250MB of data which is slowed to 2G speeds when you run out. At $25 you get 1GB, $30 with autopay, you get 5GB. At $45 per month, you can get 20GB and for $55 you get a completely unlimited plan though you are limited to 3G speeds only.

Facebook unlimited

GoSmart Mobile

From $15/mo. at GoSmart Mobile

Unlimited LTE access to Facebook and Facebook Messenger

Facebook is one of the main ways people stay connected around the world and GoSmart Mobile gives you unlimited Facebook data on all plans.

Hello Mobile

T-Mobile and Sprint

Hello Mobile has a simple set of plans starting at just 500MB with unlimited talk and text. You can go all the way up to unlimited with data for just $25 per month. You can even add mobile hotspot data to the unlimited plan for a total of $40 per month. Hotspot data can be added to any plan without it for $15 per month as well.

Hello Mobile has a limited selection of phones available so you're better off bringing your own device. Still, with the low cost of the service plans, if you're covered by the Sprint network you can save a lot of money with Hello Mobile.

Say Hello

Hello Mobile

From $5/mo. at Hello Mobile

One of the cheapest carriers around

Hello Mobile is a great value especially in the unlimited space with very few carriers offering the same value at $25 per month.

KidsConnect

While not a traditional MVNO, KidsConnect is worth mentioning because it offers a solution to a problem that is becoming more and more pressing for parenting in modern times: How to keep in touch and track your child via smartphone technology, but without just handing your young child untethered access to a smartphone.

The solution is the KidsConnect KC2, a $130 GPS tracker with built-in speed dialing features for up to four numbers. This device offers real-time tracking, as well as location history. If there's ever any trouble, the child can press the SOS button, which sends texts to up to three cell phone numbers, then starts auto-dialing each number until one is answered. T-Mobile plans range from $15 per month with 50 minutes and 100 texts up to $24 per month with unlimited everything.

Family friendly

KidsConnect

From $15/mo. at KidsConnect

Plans focused on the kids

Keep track of your family and give them the security they need with KidsConnect GPS devices and basic phone plans.

Kroger Wireless

T-Mobile and Sprint

Kroger Wireless sells phone service in 2GB, 5GB, and unlimited plan, with 20GB of high-speed data on the unlimited plan. The 2GB plan comes in at $25, 5GB is $35, and unlimited is $45. Kroger Wireless plans and phones are sold from several stores including Kroger grocery stores. This could be a quick and easy way to get connected if you have a store nearby.

With milk and bread

Kroger Wireless

From $25/mo. at Kroger Wireless

Wireless service backed by one of the oldest grocers in the U.S.

Kroger Wireless is sold in Kroger stores as well as many other partner stores with reasonable prices on wireless data starting at 5GB per month.

Lycamobile

Lycamobile focuses on international calling and texting with even the entry-level $19 per month plan coming with unlimited international calling and texting. This includes 1GB of high-speed data as well as unlimited slower data.

You can upgrade your Lycamobile plan to include more data as well as more calling credits to more countries. Lycamobile is a great choice for someone that wants to stay connected internationally without having to use a VoIP app.

International features

Lyca Mobile

From $19/mo. at Lycamobile

Makes calls to friends around the globe

Lycamobile positions itself as a great solution for those that need to call people in other countries with enough data for comfortable smartphone use at home.

Mango

Mango is an MVNO with a focus on global callings and texting with all of its plans including global service to 10 different numbers. The entry-level plan comes in at $15 per month and comes with 500 minutes of talk time and 1GB of LTE speed data. All plans come with unlimited global texting. The largest data plan only comes with 2GB of high-speed data though the larger plans do come with more international calling. You can save money by buying up to 12 months at once.

Sweet plans

Mango

From $15/mo. at Mango

Fresh, sweet, or juicy plans from Mango

Mango offers competitive plans with data and international features with savings available when you buy six or 12 months of service.

Metro by T-Mobile

Metro by T-Mobile is a prepaid carrier operated by T-Mobile that offers a ton of data on every plan. The smallest plan offers 2GB of data for $30 per month with the next plan up offering 10GB at $40. You also get unlimited music streaming on this plan. The top two plans offer unlimited data at $50 and $60 per month. The more expensive plan offers more hotspot data, 15GB instead of 5GB, and Amazon Prime service. If you already pay for Amazon Prime, this alone is worth the upgrade.

With Metro by T-Mobile, you also can get a discount for each additional line you add up to 5 lines. 5G is included if you have a phon