US Mobile

Customization is king when it comes to US Mobile. You can fine-tune a Custom Plan with the exact talk, text, and data allotment you want, or splurge for a customizable Unlimted Plan. LTE speeds are also fast, and you've got ample coverage from either T-Mobile or Verizon.

Options galore

Plans are customizableGreat for people that use a lot of dataUses T-Mobile and Verizon for coverageVery fast LTE speedsPoor phone selection

Tracfone

Tracfone has been around since the late 1990s, and it's still a great value to this day. You can sign up for the service online or at your local retail store, with coverage offered from all four major U.S. carriers. Just be aware that data allotment could be an issue for some users.

Coverage everywhere

Low monthly ratesRefill cards available at retail storesPlans for basic phones and smartphonesCoverage from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and VerizonNot a good choice if you use a lot of data

Great plans, fast LTE, and excellent coverageUS Mobile checks a lot of boxes for what you'd want in a wireless carrier. It has two great plans that can be highly customized, blazing-fast data speeds, and coverage from two of the best names in the business. To be perfectly honest, there's not much to complain about.

Coverage everywhere

Tracfone

Low-cost wireless service from all four U.S. carriersTracfone's wireless plans aren't as impressive as US Mobile's, especially when it comes to data usage, but it does benefit from unmatched coverage. With Tracfone backed by service from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon, you can rest assured you'll be covered no matter where you live.