Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team

Top cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) compared in the United States

69 providers available in the United States, ranked for the United States.

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Top cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) compared in the United States
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1
MobileXTop pick

Unlimited 30 50GB data promo

9.4/10
Price from:
$3.88
Seller type:
Mvno
SIM-only:
Yes
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2
Twigby Mobile
9.1/10
Price from:
$5
Seller type:
Mvno
SIM-only:
Yes
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3
US Mobile
9.1/10
Price from:
$10
Seller type:
Mvno
SIM-only:
Yes
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4
Meow Mobile
9.0/10
Price from:
$10
Host network:
AT&T
Seller type:
Mvno
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5
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Visible

50% off Visible+ Pro annual plan: $225 off $450/yr

8.8/10
Price from:
$25
Host network:
Verizon
Seller type:
Mvno
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6
Consumer Cellular
8.5/10
Host network:
AT&T and T-Mobile
Seller type:
Mvno
Markets:
US
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7
Lyca Mobile USA

Lyca Mobile USA sells prepaid mobile plans with 5G data, hotspot access, eSIM support and unlimited international calling. Its SIM-only plans carry no contract and include calling to 100 or more international destinations.

8.5/10
SIM-only:
Yes
eSIM:
Yes
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8
Red Pocket

Red Pocket is a US mobile provider at redpocket.com offering prepaid and SIM plans.

8.5/10
5G:
Yes
Roaming countries:
60
Hotspot sharing:
Yes
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Mint Mobile
8.4/10
Price from:
$15
Host network:
T-Mobile
Seller type:
Mvno
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10
FreedomPop

FreedomPop is a US cell service offering unlimited talk and text and nationwide 5G+ coverage.

8.0/10
Markets:
US
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MobileX

Top pick for the United States

9.4/10Visit