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Kac
Kac 87 XP · · 19 replies

Been with a major carrier ( ATT) for years and believe we are paying too much for a plan for three people. Looking for recommendations for anyone who has switched and found a carrier that would provide similar coverage/ features etc for around $100/month.

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Replies (19)

JayRam

JayRam

226 XP

2 months ago

Mint for $15 or $20/month. Maybe T-Mobile if you want more perks.

thinkpad12

thinkpad12

322 XP

3 months ago

I switched to Visible, Verizon's network and low cost option, and couldn't be happier. It is $25 a month for unlimited data and works great.

Soderlloyd

Soderlloyd

3 months ago

Mint has been great! It is cheap and reliable.

Jeremy Amaismeier

Jeremy Amaismeier

138 XP

3 months ago

There are lots of good recommendations here. I personally use T-Mobile Connect and pay $15/month/line for 5GB of data (about $35/month including taxes for 2 lines).

If you want to dig into options yourself,

is a helpful resource. For instance, here is a list of options that use AT&T's network, which sounds like it's currently working well for you.

For me, the first question I answer when looking for a phone plan is which network I want to be on, as a great price is unhelpful if you don't have coverage where you need it. Once that is figured out, I move on to the amount of data you regularly use and the features that are important to you. For 3 lines like you describe, you should be able to find plenty of options at $25/month/line, and if you don't use a lot of mobile data, there are even lower options.

etravels16

etravels16

447 XP

3 months ago

We use visible as well. We've used it internationally too and it's been great for us! On our plan you earn one international day a month so last time we traveled we had enough free days and never had to pay for the coverage.

CameronC

CameronC

3 months ago

For those that have used mint mobile internationally, what was the coverage like? Ease of activation and use?

anderlee

anderlee

53 XP

3 months ago

Since 2024, we've used the Minternational passes in Aruba, UK, and Taiwan. Zeros issues in all 3 and it's been great to also be able to continue to do 2 factor authentications with no issues.

ProyBDS

ProyBDS

3 months ago

I am using Visible, it is owned by Verizon. I currently pay 19/mo but will go to 25/mo after I complete a year in August. It is unlimited talk,text and data. I had regular Verizon plan before and see no difference in service and was easy to switch.

LaurieD

LaurieD

34 XP

3 months ago

I’ve been with Mint Mobile for years. I’ve put my referral link below. I get credit and so do you, if you use it. Easy to use internationally too. My Mint Mobile referral link

MeloJ

MeloJ

100 XP

3 months ago

Hi I used your link today. Hopefully we both get the credit. Thank you

LaurieD

LaurieD

34 XP

3 months ago

Thank you!!🙏

RuthB

RuthB

76 XP

3 months ago

Yes, we love Mint Mobile!! (They use T-mobile towers). Everyone in my family has it and we all love it and have no issues. $16 for 6 GB! They also have a plan for when you travel called "Minternational" that you just pay for one month

VitaminVivi

VitaminVivi

89 XP

3 months ago

Hi! I love xfinity mobile. $30/person unlimited data and uses Verizon towers. Excellent coverage. Our bill including tax and fees is $65/mo for a household of 2 and we use the data a ton with work and travel. It was one of the best finds when I moved a few years ago. Doesn’t require a home package. I grilled the representative trying to figure out “the catch” and 5 years later I can attest that there hasn’t been one!

VitaminVivi

VitaminVivi

89 XP

3 months ago

Also the international options for travel are reasonable. Though I often just do ESIM to save.

Gil W

Gil W

503 XP

3 months ago

Check Cricket Wireless, prepaid plan that uses ATT towers

JoeQ17

JoeQ17

1,527 XP

3 months ago

Visible, mint, us mobile. Each is 15-25/mo per line. I’ve had visible for 2 years no issues. No need to bother with any of the major brands.

susannz

susannz

247 XP

3 months ago

T-Mobile is a good alternative. Some people on a budget use Boost Mobile, some of my staff use it as well.

Roberto Sánchez

Roberto Sánchez

3,299 XP

3 months ago

Personally, I'm a fan of T-Mobile. They have discounts for military, first responders, and teachers (I think). They aren't the cheapest, but I like them because they provide free SMS and 2G everywhere in the world. So, I love it for international travel, since I can stay in touch everyone from my life without needing to jump through hoops, needing get an eSIM, and stuff like that.

Matt Lammer

Matt Lammer

671 XP

3 months ago

Our household of 4 has used Mint Mobile 4GB (turned into 5GB, now 6GB) plans for about $15/ month, each. We buy 3 year old prior flagship Android phones, Unlocked, via SWAPPA, at around $200-250 for the best value technical specifications… that's typically a Samsung S-type. Right now, S23.

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