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Several mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) use Verizon’s network. In some cases, these companies may offer service that’s substantially cheaper than service purchased directly from Verizon.
List of Verizon MVNOs
| Carrier | Recommended | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Mobile - Warp Network | ✔ | |
| Visible | ✔ | |
| Xfinity Mobile | ✔ | Xfinity Mobile is only available to those paying for Xfinity Internet. |
| Verizon Prepaid | ✔ | |
| TracFone | Additional subscribers may use other carriers that are part of TracFone. An América Móvil (TracFone's parent company) report covering performance in the 4th quarter of 2018 indicates the company had roughly 22 million lines in the U.S. | |
| Straight Talk | Straight Talk is a TracFone brand. | |
| NET10 Wireless | NET10 is part of TracFone | |
| Total Wireless | Total Wireless is part of TracFone. | |
| Spectrum Mobile | ||
| Page Plus | Page Plus is a TracFone brand. | |
| Red Pocket Mobile | ||
| Selectel Wireless | ||
| BOOM! Mobile | ||
| CREDO Mobile |
Performance of Verizon MVNOs
Verizon MVNOs offer nearly the same coverage profile that Verizon offers its direct customers. When the network is not congested, I expect most subscribers on Verizon MVNOs will receive the same speeds that Verizon’s own subscribers receive.1 When the network is congested, many MVNO subscribers may experience slower speeds than some of Verizon’s postpaid customers due to deprioritization. The Visible+ and Visible+ Pro plans are notable exceptions. These plans come with data that’s prioritized in the same manner as the data offered on most of Verizon’s postpaid plans.
Verizon Flanker Brands
Many of the listed carriers are owned by Verizon and are arguably better described as flanker brands as they’re owned by Verizon rather than an independent company.
Tracfone and other brands in the Tracfone family (e.g., Straight Talk and Total Wireless) started out as true Verizon MVNOs, but they have since been acquired by Verizon.
