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Other Wireless Providers
Did you see the main
list and
wonder where the other wireless providers are? There are
literally dozens and dozens of prepaid wireless providers out there.
The main
list is dedicated to those who are included in the detailed comparison
charts. This page is dedicated to listing
other providers
that aren't yet quite big enough or mainstream enough to be included on
the main page, or in the detailed comparison
charts.
These providers
tend not to own and operate their own wireless networks, but
rather operate as MVNOs
buying minutes from the major carriers. You'll definitely see
some of the large MVNOs on the main page (ex. Virgin), so it's not a
hard and fast rule that MVNOs are only included here, but those listed
here are almost always certain to be MVNOs. Anyway, the point
here is that these are the smaller players, and while the list is not
exhaustive, the ones listed here are interesting enough to be included.
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| Providers
|
Plan
Types
Offered |
Network |
Notes |
GoVios
Mobile  |
Monthly |
Verizon
(CDMA) |
Service
No Longer Available |
H2O
Wireless  |
PAYG
Monthly |
AT&T
(GSM) |
- Includes some free international
calling to
Mexico & 50+ countries
- Works with any unlocked GSM phone
or locked AT&T phone (does NOT include data services)
- Service provided by Locus
Telecommunications
|
i
wireless  |
Unlimited |
T-Mobile
(GSM) |
- Partnership
between T-Mobile & Iowa Network Services
- Offer
7, 15, 30, and 60-day plans with unlimited voice, text, and Web options
|
i-wireless  |
PAYG
Monthly
Unlimited |
Sprint
(CDMA) |
- Offer
pay-as-you-go, monthly, and monthly unlimited plans
- A Kroger company - sold at Kroger
family stores
- Offer loyalty/rewards program
|
Liberty Wireless  |
PAYG
2 Week
Unlimited |
Sprint
(CDMA) |
- Offer pay-as-you-go, 2 week, and
monthly unlimited plan
- Offer only one phone (Motorola Q),
however, can bring certain phones with you
|
Mingo Wireless  |
PAYG
Monthly |
Verizon
(CDMA) |
- Offer a variety of PAYG topup
options up to 365 expiry & numerous monthly plans
|
Movida
 |
PAYG |
Sprint
(CDMA) |
- Have
pay-as-you-go, including nights and weekends plans
- Targeted
at U.S. Latino community
|
Powerlink Unlimited
 |
Daily
Unlimited |
Sprint
(CDMA) |
- Plans
are
nationwide (i.e. no calling areas)
|
PrepaYd Wireless
 |
Unlimited |
Sprint
(CDMA) |
- Plans
are
nationwide (i.e. no calling areas)
- Offer FREE phones & plans
from $35 - $45
|
Simple Mobile
 |
Unlimited |
T-Mobile
(GSM) |
- Offer several unlimited monthly
price plans
- Offer only one handset, but
support unlocked GSM phones; just need to buy a starter SIM card to
- Note that coverage is not the full
T-Mobile network
|
SouthernLINC Wireless
 |
Daily
Unlimited |
Sprint
(iDEN) |
- Offer monthly unlimited, daily,
& daily unlimited plans
- Unlimited plans restricted to
SoutherLINC regional calling area
- Offer smartphones like Motorola i1
Android & BlackBerry Curve 8350i
|
Spot Mobile
 |
PAYG |
AT&T
(GSM)
T-Mobile (GSM) |
- Offer flat rate PAYG pricing
- Offer discounted direct dial
international calling (due to acquired assets from Yak America)
- Limited/basic phone selection
|
STi Mobile
 |
PAYG |
Sprint
(CDMA) |
- Offer per minute rates as well as
unlimited nights and weekend plans
- Offer extremely competitive
international calling rates given their roots in international calling
cards
|
Total
Call Mobile  |
PAYG |
Sprint
(CDMA) |
- Offer pay-as-you-go with
straightforward rates
- Also provide monthly contract plan
& international direct dial
- Self-described multi-ethnic MVNO
|
TuYo Mobile  |
PAYG
Monthly |
T-Mobile
(GSM) |
- No
long distance within the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S Virgin Islands
- Low
international long distance calls to Latin America
|
Zer01
 |
Unlimited |
AT&T
(GSM) |
- Offer
unlimited domestic and international
- Only
works on
Windows Mobile devices
- Website
appears to be down, although their service is said to still be
available(?)
|
zebraGSM
 |
Unlimited |
Unstated
GSM
Networks |
Service
No Longer Available |
|
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As
I learn of other small providers, I'll update this page, so
please check back often. If you've come across other wireless
providers that you think are interesting enough to be included
here, please contact me and let me know! |
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