📅 January 11, 2023

Carrier Raises Prices in January 2023: Here Are the Best Alternatives Right Now

2023 phone plan price war begins: T-Mobile, Mint cut rates. When carriers raise prices, it's an invitation to compare. We've updated our plan comparison table with the latest pricing so you can see exactly what alternatives exist — and how much you could save by switching.

Here's the thing about carrier price hikes: they're almost never applied to the promotional plans MVNOs are offering simultaneously. While the big three squeeze existing customers, smaller carriers running on the same networks are cutting prices to win new ones.

Our top picks after this price change:

Best overall value: Mint Mobile Unlimited at $30/mo on T-Mobile 5G. Same towers, same speeds, no price hike coming.

Best Verizon network alternative: Visible at $25/mo. Full unlimited, no throttling, Verizon 5G.

Best for network choice: US Mobile at $35/mo. Pick between Verizon or T-Mobile — or combine both with their Super LTE plan.

Best for light users: Tello from $10/mo. Only pay for the data you actually use.

Use our comparison table at the top of the page to see all available plans side by side. Filter by "Unlimited" to see the best no-limit options, or filter by your estimated monthly data usage to find the cheapest plan that fits your needs.

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