Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Lonestar Cell MTN vs MobileX
Where Lonestar Cell MTN and MobileX differ
| Compare |  Lonestar Cell MTN | MobileX ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Network | Mvno |
| Price from | $0.20Lower | $3.88 |
| Reference plan prices | Social Bundle: $0.20, varies, prepaid; Data Bundle 70MB 1 Day: $0.35, 70MB, prepaid; Data Bundle 23.3GB 30 Days: $50.00, 23.3GB, prepaid - no 30GB+ 12-month or unlimited listed | Build Your Own from $3.88 per month, custom data, month-to-month; Basic Unlimited 10GB: $14.88 per month, unlimited talk text plus 10GB, month-to-month; Basic Unlimited 30GB: $24.88 per month, unlimited talk text plus 30GB, month-to-month |
| Markets | LR | US |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $14.88 |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roaming countries | 170 | Not confirmed |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Paid).
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Key differences
- Lonestar Cell MTN scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.4.
- Price from is lower at Lonestar Cell MTN: $0.20 vs $3.88.
- Billing: only Lonestar Cell MTN offers Contract.
- Billing: only MobileX offers Rolling.
- Markets: only Lonestar Cell MTN offers LR.
- Markets: only MobileX offers US.
Our verdict on each
Lonestar Cell MTN
Lonestar Cell MTN suits people who want a small prepaid data line rather than a long contract, with prices starting at $0.20 and both sim only and eSIM available. It is a network seller listed for LR, with roaming across 170 countries and European roaming billed separately.
MobileX
MobileX suits US readers who want a prepaid plan with a low entry price and no contract attached, scoring 9.4 overall. Build Your Own starts at $3.88 on 1 month, and that same monthly rate carries into every later period, so nothing has to be unwound at renewal.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lonestar Cell MTN | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry at $0.20 with prepaid bundles listed drives the cost score of 9.9 out of ten. | 9.5Plans start at $3.88 and the unlimited tier starts at $14.88, so both entry points sit low. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherSim only, eSIM and roaming across 170 countries back the offer score of 9.3 out of ten. | 9.2Everything runs month to month on 1 month, with eSIM, 5G, wifi calling, hotspot sharing and data rollover included. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Lonestar Cell MTN | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 50 of 416 | 2 of 416 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 46 of 367 | 2 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 66 of 389 | 16 of 389 |
A third option
AirTalk Wireless has price from at $0, against $0.20 for Lonestar Cell MTN and $3.88 for MobileX.
AirTalk Wireless reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Lonestar Cell MTN | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Prepaid | Prepaid, Rolling |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Mobile X Global, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Liberia | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lonestar Cell MTN | MobileX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.20lowest quarter | $3.88below the median | $5 |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $14.88lowest quarter | $25 |
| Roaming countries | 170above the median | Not confirmed | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Lonestar Cell MTN
Pros
- Entry starts at $0.20, and the brand ranks 11 out of 258 brands on price from.
- Sim only and eSIM are both listed as available, so no handset and no physical card are needed to start.
- You can stay prepaid or take a contract, since billing is listed as contract and prepaid.
Cons
- European roaming is paid, so EU trips are not covered by the local price.
- Rolling billing is not offered: the listing shows contract and prepaid only, while yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid terms.
- The listed plan prices stop at a monthly data bundle and are sold on contract and prepaid terms, so heavy users buy extra data in blocks on a 1 month term.
MobileX
Pros
- Build Your Own starts at $3.88 on a plan where the data allowance is set by the customer
- Plans run 1 month, so there is no long term to serve
- Unlimited talk and text plans start at $14.88
Cons
- European roaming is paid, so travel adds cost rather than arriving with the plan
- The seller type is mvno, so service runs over a host network and local coverage needs checking
- Coverage is listed for US, so anyone who needs service across several countries should look wider
Who each suits
Lonestar Cell MTN
Who it suits
- People in LR who want a data-only line on the host network starting at $0.20.
- Travellers who need wide roaming and accept paying for it, given coverage across 170 countries and European roaming at paid.
- Shoppers who prefer buying from the network itself: the seller type here is network, against reseller at Astound.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants rolling monthly billing, since yesss! lists contract, rolling and prepaid while this brand offers contract and prepaid only.
- Buyers who want a reseller model instead of a host network, since Astound is listed as reseller and this brand as network.
- Readers who want an unlimited plan, since the listed plan prices show none and stop at a monthly data bundle.
MobileX
Who it suits
- Residents of US who want a prepaid plan with no long contract
- People who want unlimited talk and text from $14.88
- Readers who want an eSIM, rollover data and hotspot sharing on a flexible plan
Who should look elsewhere
- GETESA readers who would rather buy from a network than a mvno
- Lonestar Cell MTN readers who want the network itself rather than a virtual brand
- Travellers who need roaming inside the monthly plan, since European roaming is paid
Current offers
Lonestar Cell MTN
Current offer
Bonus
New SIM welcome with free MoMo and recharge bonus: $0.50 plus 300-400% bonus
Buy new SIM for 100LRD, register SIM and recharge; bonus on first 3 months on network
Source, checked September 30, 2026
MobileX
Current offer
Bonus
Unlimited 30 50GB data promo: 50GB data
Offer applicable to Unlimited 30 Standard Access single month plan only. Any unused data does not rollover.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Lonestar Cell MTN | MobileX |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Lonestar Cell MTN
What does Lonestar Cell MTN cost to get started?+
Entry pricing starts at $0.20, and the brand sits at 11 out of 258 brands ranked on price from. The listed plan prices show a social bundle, a small daily data bundle and a monthly data bundle, each sold on prepaid terms, so the headline figure is the floor rather than a typical monthly spend.
How long are the contracts and can I pay prepaid?+
The listed plans carry a contract length of 1 month, so there is no long tie-in to weigh up. Billing is listed as contract and prepaid, which lets you stay on prepaid terms or take a contract. The plan prices are sold as short bundles rather than a year-long package.
MobileX
What is the cheapest MobileX plan?+
Build Your Own starts at $3.88 and you set the data allowance on it yourself. The published reference prices for the plans are monthly and month to month, so that entry figure is the ongoing figure rather than a promotional rate that changes later. A reader comparing a low headline price with a long contract deal is comparing two different structures here, not two stages of one sale.
Does MobileX use contracts or lock-ins?+
No long term is attached. Billing is prepaid and rolling and plans sit at 1 month, the short contract length that flexible mobile deals tend to use. Nothing ties you in for a year, so a reader who wants to change plan or walk away can do so without serving out a term first.
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