I wanted to write this review after seeing the top two reviews being negative ones. The short story is US Mobile is one of best cell phone carriers I've used. When using a prepaid/budget cell phone service, there is always the thought of you missing out on something since you're not part of a big 3 postpaid plan (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile). I can confidently say my service will US Mobile has been great! Read more below.
PRICING:
Other reviews have described US Mobile as a "scam" or "misleading" because they don't disclose total price up front. While they don't display total price on website, when you receive your SIM kit, you create your free account and pick a plan. It will display the total price with taxes and fees BEFORE you have to pay.
Note: It's better to order SIM directly on US Mobile site because you can get a free SIM kit using code FREESIM.
Here's the total plan pricing, including taxes and fees, for the different fixed data bucket plans:
- 1GB plan $16.61/mo (listed on website as $12/mo + tax/fees)
- 5GB plan $19.91/mo (listed on website as $15/mo + tax/fees)
- 12GB plan $25.31/mo (listed on website as $20/mo + tax/fees)
- 18GB plan $30.83/mo (listed on website as $25/mo + tax/fees)
- 30GB plan $36.36/mo (listed on website as $30/mo + tax/fees)
Mobile hotspot feature costs $5/mo extra if you want that for fixed data bucket plans. $10/mo extra for 20GB mobile hotspot allowance on Unlimited Data plan.
The pricing on the Unlimited Data plans is some of the best I've seen. $45/mo for 1 line (taxes and fees included). $30/mo per line for 2 lines ($60/mo total), and $25/mo per line for 3+ lines. Plus you can get reimbursed for 1 perk with 3 lines and 2 perks with 4+ lines. Perks include: Netflix (Standard 2 screen), HBO Max, Apple TV+, Spotify Family, Audible, etc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
US Mobile has good customer service! The chat support button is listed at the top right hand corner of their website and also easily accessible in their mobile app. I'm usually able to get connected with a live agent right away. They also have a phone number if you prefer calling but chat support is so good I haven't had to do that.
So many prepaid carriers are just...not good when it comes to customer service, so I really love that US Mobile is good with this.
WEBSITE DESIGN:
This may seem off to bring up but US Mobile's user interface on both desktop and mobile app makes finding things and getting answers to common questions so easy! Everything is perfectly laid out.
NETWORK:
US Mobile, per contract agreements with main carrier, can't disclose exactly what networks they use but I found it out through searching. The starter SIM kit comes with two SIM cards to choose from.
Black "Super LTE" SIM card is Verizon
White "GSM LTE" SIM card is T-Mobile
Pick which one works best in your area.
PORTING YOUR NUMBER:
To keep you're same phone number when transferring service, going to need:
- Account number
- Transfer PIN (Verizon requires transfer PIN to port out, AT&T doesn't. With AT&T, you just PIN your account is set up with)
- Billing address (make sure billing address on old carrier matches info you put into for porting)
- Unlocked phone (make sure your cellphone is fully paid off and have carrier unlock it. This can take 24-48 hours)
That's it. Do NOT cancel your current service. It will cancel automatically when port in to US Mobile is complete. You need to have active service with current carrier for port to go through.
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A big thing to keep in mind when reading old reviews is US Mobile completely overhauled their plan offerings and website back in February 2021.
Prepaid SIM Card (US Mobile) - Custom Plans from $4/mo. Unlimited Plans from $17/mo.
4.1
| 1,927 ratingsPrice: 3.99
Last update: 01-10-2025
About this item
Easy activation. Get started in minutes and manage your lines any time!
5G plans starting from $4/month
Unlimited Premium plan with up to 10 GB International Data
Perks like free Netflix, Spotify, Xbox Live, and more
24/7–365 world class customer support. Get help from a real person within seconds.
Top Ups let you add more talk, text, or data when you need it
5G plans starting from $4/month
Unlimited Premium plan with up to 10 GB International Data
Perks like free Netflix, Spotify, Xbox Live, and more
24/7–365 world class customer support. Get help from a real person within seconds.
Top Ups let you add more talk, text, or data when you need it
Product information
Product Dimensions | 8 x 6 x 0.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
ASIN | B079DY1H33 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,030 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #11 in Cell Phone SIM Cards |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Manufacturer | US Mobile |
Date First Available | January 29, 2018 |