Thinking about getting a new mobile plan? These are the best phone carriers in the US

When you think of U.S. carriers, what comes to mind? For many, it’s Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — the three biggest networks in the country. But are they really the best carriers? For a lot of people, the answer could be no. Despite their mixed (and largely undeserved) reputation, prepaid services often offer better value and flexibility. In this guide, we’ll jump right in and explore the best carriers in the US market for 2025, whether they run their own networks or operate on an existing network via partnership. Mint Mobile is an exceptional value and runs on T-Mobile’s network Promoted Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Mint Mobile is one of the best-known prepaid carriers and offers exceptional value, especially if you only need one or two phone lines. Plans start as low as $15 a month for limited data or $30 for unlimited data. If you sign up for an annual plan you can get it for even cheaper for a limited time, for what works out to just $25 a month. A Mint 5GB plan can sav ... Read full article.