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Simple Mobile: 11 Things To Know Before You Sign Up

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Simple Mobile plan features and starting price
Mint Mobile 15GB
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
20
/mo.
+tax
tax included
15GB
high-speed, then 128Kbps

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Visible Base
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
25
/mo.
+tax
tax included
$20/mo with code SAVE5
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5Mbps hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Mint Mobile Unlimited
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
30
/mo.
+tax
tax included
$20/mo for first year
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
10GB hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Visible+
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
35
/mo.
+tax
tax included
$30/mo with code SAVE5
Unlimited
high-speed

Unlimited priority
10Mbps hotspot
1080p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Mint Mobile 15GB
1 Line
1 Line
T-Mobile
$
35
/mo.
+tax
tax included
15GB
high-speed, then 128Kbps

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts

1. What is Simple Mobile?

Simple Mobile is a prepaid cell phone carrier known as a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO.

An MVNO is simply any cell phone carrier that does not operate its own cellular network.

Instead of building their own networks, MVNOs make agreements with the four big carriers to use their cellular networks for coverage.

In Simple Mobile’s case, it uses the Verizon network for coverage.

If you are curious to learn more about how the agreements work between the big carriers and the small carriers, check out my article on how some cell phone plans can cost so much less than others.

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2. What cell phone plans does Simple Mobile offer?

Simple Mobile offers the following cell phone plans to choose from:

Lines
Plan Duration
Discounts
Reset
Simple Mobile 3GB
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
25
/mo.
+tax
tax included
3GB
high-speed, then 128Kbps

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 69 countries
3GB in Mexico
Int'l data in 16 countries
Simple Mobile 5GB
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
30
/mo.
+tax
tax included
5GB
high-speed, then 128Kbps

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 69 countries
5GB in Mexico
Int'l data in 16 countries
Simple Mobile 15GB
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
40
/mo.
+tax
tax included
15GB
high-speed, then 128Kbps

Deprioritized
Included hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 69 countries
15GB in Mexico
Int'l data in 16 countries
Simple Mobile Unlimited + 5GB Hotspot
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
50
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 69 countries
Unlimited in Mexico
Int'l data in 16 countries
Simple Mobile Unlimited + 15GB Hotspot
1 Line
1 Line
Verizon
$
60
/mo.
+tax
tax included
Unlimited
high-speed

Deprioritized
15GB hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
-
Int'l calls to 69 countries
Unlimited in Mexico
Int'l data in 16 countries

3. What deals, discounts, or referral programs does Simple Mobile have?

Simple Mobile does not offer any deals or discounts at this time.

4. Does Simple Mobile offer family plans?

Simple Mobile offers the following family plans to choose from:

No, Simple Mobile does not offer family plans. Each line needs its own separate account.

Yes, Simple Mobile supports family plans. You save money when you add more lines to your plan.

5. Does Simple Mobile have plans for tablets, smartwatches, or hotspot devices?

Simple Mobile does not offer plans for tablets or smartwatches, but it does offer plans for hotspot devices.

The hotspot plans are:

  • $35 for 15GB
  • $50 for 40GB

No, Simple Mobile does not offer plans for tablets, smartwatches, or hotspot devices.

6. How good is Simple Mobile's coverage?

Simple Mobile rides on the Verizon network for coverage, so reception in most places is pretty good.

See the full coverage details below:

Verizon coverage information

  • Total coverage: 67.4%
  • Total square miles covered: 2,246,127
  • Total population covered: 327 million people (98.0)%
  • 5G coverage: 14.5%
  • 5G square miles covered: 484,321
  • Population covered by 5G: 230 million people (69.0%)

The above data come from the FCC and from Verizon.

Check Verizon coverage in your area using maps such as CoverageMap.com.

Verizon coverage map
Verizon's coverage as shown on CoverageMap.com

CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of cellular coverage.

Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage between carriers and see what carrier has the best coverage in your area.

AT&T coverage information

  • Total coverage: 78.1%
  • Total square miles covered: 2,602,364
  • Total population covered: 330 million people (99.0%)
  • 5G coverage: 43.3%
  • 5G square miles covered: 1,444,381
  • Population covered by 5G: 300 million people (90.0%)

The above information comes from the FCC and from AT&T.

You can check AT&T coverage by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.

AT&T Coverage Map
AT&T Coverage Map displayed on CoverageMap.com

CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of the cellular networks.

Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage between carriers and see what network is best in your area.

T-Mobile coverage information

  • Network: T-Mobile
  • Total coverage: 46.6%
  • Total square miles covered: 1,551,924
  • Total population covered: 330 million people (99.0%)
  • 5G coverage: 36.0%
  • 5G square miles covered: 1,200,851
  • Population covered by 5G: 326 million people (97.8%)

The above information comes from the FCC and from T-Mobile.

Check T-Mobile coverage in your area by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.

T-Mobile coverage map
T-Mobile coverage map as shown on CoverageMap.com

CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of cellular coverage.

Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage and see what carrier is best in your area.

Dish Wireless coverage information

  • Network: Dish Wireless 5G Network (Boost Mobile native network)
  • Total coverage: 8.9%
  • Total square miles covered: 299,260
  • Total population covered: 210 million people (70%)

The above information comes from the FCC and from EchoStar.

Check Dish Wireless coverage in your area by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.

Dish Wireless coverage map (Boost Mobile native network coverage)
Dish Wireless coverage map from CoverageMap.com

CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of cellular coverage.

Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage and see what carrier is best in your area.

7. What features does Simple Mobile support?

Simple Mobile supports:
  • VoLTE
  • WiFi calling
  • Visual voicemail
  • MMS (multimedia messaging service)
  • Hotspot
  • Managing multiple lines from a single account
  • International calling
  • International data roaming
  • Multi-line discounts

8. What phones work on Simple Mobile?

Most phones that are unlocked will work on Simple Mobile.

An unlocked phone is a phone that it is not tied to any carrier, contract, or financing agreement. You are free to use the phone on any plan or carrier you choose.

Consider contacting your current carrier to see if your phone is unlocked or what the steps are to get it unlocked.

9. Does Simple Mobile support international calling or data roaming?

Simple Mobile supports international calling. Most of its plans include $10 of international calling credit to make calls to 100+ supported destinations.

Simple Mobile also supports international data roaming, but only to 16 Latin-American countries.

10. What plan add-ons does Simple Mobile offer?

Simple Mobile offers add-ons for international calling and for purchasing extra high-speed data.

Simple Mobile does not offer any plan add-ons.

11. How do you contact Simple Mobile customer service?

Simple Mobile customer service is avialable by through online chat and through phone. You can reach Simple Mobile customer service by calling (877) 878-7908. Phone support is available from 8:00am-11:45pm EST Monday through Sunday.

Online chat support is available 8am-3am EST Monday through Sunday.

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