Alternative carriers, also known as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), operate on the networks of the top four carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint), but their plans and services are ...

There are a growing number of MVNOs and even a few who use the same wireless carrier network to power the service. Mint SIM, from Ultra Mobile, uses the T-Mobile network to provide its service.

Another day, another company trying to revolutionize the mobile business. The competition among the top four carriers may be heating up, but they’re not the only options. A new mobile virtual network ...

When you visit Mint SIM's website, you're greeted by an adorable fox wearing hipster glasses and a faux-neon sign advertising a three-month, $15-per-month trial offer for wireless service. The plan ...

After the promotion ends, you'll still get some of the lowest rates around -- provided you're willing to prepay. Plus: Mobile Qi charging for cheap! Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and ...

Mint SIM today rolled out a new service plan offering that encourages customers to buy wireless access in multi-month bundles. Mint SIM now has nine different options for customers. The entry-level ...

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Finding cheap cell-phone plans appeals to me in the same way some people get into extreme couponing. I’ve been pretty happy using Project Fi, Google’s cell-phone-service plan that piggybacks on ...

From the Cheapskate: That's not per month, it's for all three months! And after that, it's still way cheaper than most GSM services. Plus a refurbished Amazon Echo for less than the Black Friday price ...

There’s never been a better time to be a wireless customer. In addition to fierce competition pushing down the cost of unlimited data in the United States, there are now a multitude of alternative ...