Providers |
Plan
Types
Offered |
Network |
Notes |
Affinity Cellular (AAA)
![Affinity Cellular - AAA Members Only](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/aaa-affinity-cellular.jpg) |
Monthly |
Verizon |
- For
AAA members only
- Can share 3 phones on plan
- Plans ranging from 10 to Unlimited
minutes per month; good text add-on plans; reasonable data plans
|
Giv Mobile
Out of Business Jan '16
![Giv Mobile](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/giv-mobile.png) |
Unlimited |
T-Mobile
|
- Donate 8% of bill to charity of
your choice (up to $50/yr)
- 4G data up to defined limit, then
3G
|
H2O
Wireless ![H2O Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/h2o-wireless.jpg) |
PAYG
Monthly |
AT&T |
- 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
![i wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/i-wireless-logo.gif) |
Unlimited |
T-Mobile |
- Partnership
between T-Mobile & Iowa Network Services
- Offer
7, 15, 30, and 60-day plans with unlimited voice, text, and Web options
|
i-wireless
![i-wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/iwireless-home.gif) |
PAYG
Monthly
Unlimited |
Sprint |
- Offer
pay-as-you-go, monthly, and monthly unlimited plans
- A Kroger company - sold at Kroger
family stores
- Offer loyalty/rewards program
|
Liberty Wireless
![Liberty Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/liberty-wireless.gif) |
PAYG
2 Week
Unlimited |
Sprint |
- Offer pay-as-you-go, 2 week, and
monthly unlimited plan
- Offer only one phone (Motorola Q),
however, can bring certain phones with you
|
PrepaYd Wireless
Terminated by Sprint
![PrepaYd Wireless Unlimited No Contract Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/prepayd-wireless.jpg) |
Unlimited |
Sprint |
- Plans
are
nationwide (i.e. no calling areas)
- Offer FREE phones & plans
from $35 - $45
- Purchased Zapp Unlimited
|
Red Pocket Mobile
![Red Pocket Mobile No Contract Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/red-pocket-mobile.gif) |
PAYG
Monthly
Unlimited |
AT&T |
- Sell SIMs only for use on any
unlocked GSM phone
- Offer customer service in English,
Spanish, Chinese & Filipino
- Offer low cost international
calling with rollover
|
Simple Mobile
![Simple Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/129x39xsimple-mobile.jpg.pagespeed.ic.flnN0ZhwwU.jpg) |
Unlimited |
T-Mobile |
- 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
|
Solavei
Bankrupt
12/4/15
![Solavei No Contract Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/129x39xsolavei.jpg.pagespeed.ic.LAfZ8ktIcR.jpg) |
Unlimited |
T-Mobile |
|
SouthernLINC Wireless
![SouthernLINC Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/southernlinc-wireless.jpg) |
Daily
Unlimited |
Sprint |
- Offer monthly unlimited, daily,
& daily unlimited plans
- Unlimited plans restricted to
SoutherLINC regional calling area
- Offer smartphones like Motorola i1
Android & BlackBerry Curve 8350i
|
STi Mobile
Bankrupt
![STi Mobile](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/sti-mobile.gif) |
PAYG |
Sprint |
- 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
|
Tag Mobile
![Tag Mobile No Contract Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/tag-mobile-logo.jpg) |
Unlimited |
Verizon
& Sprint |
- Offer a variety of lower cost
monthly unlimited plans, including international options
- Limited handset selection, but
have BYOD (Bring Your Own Device program)
- Now
only provides Lifeline
service!
|
Tello
![Tello Prepaid Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/tello-prepaid-wireless.png) |
Build You Own
Plan |
Sprint |
- Build your own plan by adding how
many minutes, texts, and data you want per month.
|
Tempo Telecom
![Tempo Telecom No Contract Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/tempo-telecom.png) |
PAYGo
Monthly
Unlimited |
Sprint
|
- Plans start at $9.95/month
- Operate on both 3G & 4G LTE
- Data & text messages
billed as minutes
|
Ting
![Ting Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/ting-wireless.jpg) |
Monthly |
Sprint
T-Mobile |
- Pay only for what you use, and get
credits for unused plan allowances
|
Total
Call Mobile
![Total Call Mobile](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/total-call-mobile.gif) |
PAYG |
Sprint |
- Offer pay-as-you-go with
straightforward rates
- Also provide monthly contract plan
& international direct dial
- Self-described multi-ethnic MVNO
|
U Prepaid
![U Prepaid Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/u-prepaid.png) |
Daily
Monthly |
U.S. Cellular |
- Partnership between Alltel
Wireless & U.S. Cellular
- Sold only in Walmart
|
Univision Mobile
![Univision Mobile Prepaid Wireless](https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/images/100x34xunivision-mobile.jpg.pagespeed.ic.a6MHXjozve.jpg) |
Monthly |
T-Mobile |
- Powered by Ultra Mobile (T-Mobile
MVNO).
- Have plans for catering to various
international destinations.
|
|
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