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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JayRam
226 XP2 months ago
Mint for $15 or $20/month. Maybe T-Mobile if you want more perks.
thinkpad12
322 XP3 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
3 months ago
Mint has been great! It is cheap and reliable.
Jeremy Amaismeier
138 XP3 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
447 XP3 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
3 months ago
For those that have used mint mobile internationally, what was the coverage like? Ease of activation and use?
anderlee
53 XP3 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
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
34 XP3 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
100 XP3 months ago
Hi I used your link today. Hopefully we both get the credit. Thank you
LaurieD
34 XP3 months ago
Thank you!!🙏
RuthB
76 XP3 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
89 XP3 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
89 XP3 months ago
Also the international options for travel are reasonable. Though I often just do ESIM to save.
Gil W
503 XP3 months ago
Check Cricket Wireless, prepaid plan that uses ATT towers
JoeQ17
1,527 XP3 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
247 XP3 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
3,299 XP3 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
671 XP3 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.
