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Plans start at $25 with more speed and data than your average carrier.

Simple Mobile plans are designed to give you more speed and more data without the higher price tags of the “big four” carriers. Plans come with no contracts, credit checks or the hidden fees made famous by others in the industry. Yet Simple Mobile’s website lacks information that’s pretty important to someone looking for the best price and quality for wireless service.

  • No contracts
  • No credit check
  • Unlimited international calling

Pros

  • No contract. If you’re looking for true pay as you go, Simple Mobile can help.
  • No credit check. A benefit of prepaying is that you don’t need good credit.
  • Data pricing. While we question the quality of Simple Mobile’s data, the price makes it worthwhile to research what you’re getting.

Cons

  • Data network confusion. Simple Mobile should have kept things a little more simple online. As it is, we can’t tell if we’re buying 4G LTE or 3G service.
  • Limited features. Compared with other carriers, Simple Mobile’s add-ons are thin.
  • SIM card confusion. Users complain about SIM cards for purchase without the pin required to activate them.

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What is Simple Mobile?

Simple Mobile provides nationwide coverage on a 4G LTE network with coast-to-coast coverage and no roaming or long-distance charges.

Or does it? The company lists coast-to-coast 4G LTE network coverage in multiple places on its site, but you’ll find conflicting information in its FAQ. Sadly, the company’s name may not indicate how your transactions or service will be handled.

What services does Simple Mobile offer?

Simple Mobile’s unlimited wireless plans come with no contract, no credit check and no hidden fees. Instead, the price you pay includes unlimited nationwide talk and text, unlimited international text and no roaming charges in the US and Mexico. You even get unlimited international calling to up to 15 unique numbers across 64 countries.

Simple Mobile Plans

  • 1 GB Plan — $25 a month for 1GB 4G LTE speed data (drops to 2G after)
  • 4 GB Plan — $40 a month for 4GB 4G LTE speed data (drops to 2G after)
  • Truly Unlimited — $50 a month for unlimited data at 4G LTE speeds
  • Truly Unlimited with mobile hotspot — $60 a month unlimited data at 4G LTE speeds plus 8GB mobile hotspot

Take 5% off any plan’s pricing by enrolling in autopay or Auto ReUp.

Rates last updated February 22nd, 2019
Details Features
SIMPLE Mobile
SIMPLE Mobile
  • Plans: Individual
  • From: $25/month
  • Min. contract: None
  • The Truly Unlimited plan gives you
    Unlimited talk, text and data for $50/month
  • No contracts
  • No credit check
  • Unlimited international calling
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Are there any other features I should know about?

Simple Mobile might not keep everything simple, but its plans and features are pretty clear-cut.

  • Unlimited international calling. While limited to select destinations and up to 15 unique numbers, it’s an advantage over the competition.
  • Decent phone selection. Simple Mobile offers a fairly admirable smartphone selection with most of the hottest brands in attendance.
  • Monthly payment plans. Low monthly pricing for those who want to start with a new phone in hand that’s not picked up at full price.
  • Bring your own device. If you’re a new user with a compatible phones your already love, purchase a Simple Mobile SIM card to switch it over.

What to watch out for

The biggest issue with Simple Mobile appears to be knowing what you’re getting when you sign up. But that’s not the only thing to keep in mind.

  • Conflicting service info. Simple Mobile boasts 4G LTE network coverage, but its FAQ advises that it does not offer 4G LTE. It’s a tad confusing.
  • SIM card confusion. Multiple users complain that the required SIM card frustraingly did not come with the necessary activation PIN. Beware a wasted purchase by asking beforehand.

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Rates last updated February 22nd, 2019
Details Features
T-Mobile
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  • Plans: Single Lines and Shared Plans
  • From: $45/month
  • Min. contract: None
  • T-Mobile One Prepaid plan gives you
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    • From: $0/month
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    • From: $10/month
    • Min. contract: None
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    • 30-day money back guarantee
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    SIMPLE Mobile
    SIMPLE Mobile
    • Plans: Individual
    • From: $25/month
    • Min. contract: None
    • The Truly Unlimited plan gives you
      Unlimited talk, text and data for $50/month
    • No contracts
    • No credit check
    • Unlimited international calling
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    • From: $25/month
    • Min. contract: None
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      • Plans: Individual, Family, Business, International, Messaging-Only
      • From: $35/month
      • Min. contract: None if you choose a Prepaid Plan
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        Unlimited Talk, Text and Data for $70/month
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        Straight Talk Wireless
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        • Plans: Individual, Family, Business & International
        • From: $30/month
        • Min. contract: None - Pay as you go
        • The Unlimited 5G Plan gives you
          Unlimited Talk, Text and Data for just $45/month
        • No contract option for nationwide coverage.
        • Unlimited international plan for $60 a month.
        • Bring your own phone.
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          Tello
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          • Plans: Single Lines
          • From: As low as $5 a month
          • Min. contract: No contracts - it's prepaid
          • The Value plan gives you
            Unlimited talk, text and 1GB data for $14/month
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          NET10 Wireless
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          • Plans: Data, Pay-As-You-Go, Home, Business, International
          • From: $20/month
          • Min. contract: None if you choose a Pay-As-You-Go
          • The Mega Data User Plan gives you
            Unlimited nationwide talk and text plus 10GB high-speed data for $60/mo
          • Nationwide coverage with flexible prepaid plans for talk, text & data.
          • Unlimited international talk for $65 a month.
          • No credit checks, no activation fees.
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            • Plans: Individual
            • From: $15/month
            • Min contract: None
            • A 12 month, 2GB plan gives you
              Unlimited nationwide talk and text with 4G LTE data for $15/month
              • Bring your own phone and keep your number
              • Free international calls to Mexico and Canada
              • 7-day money back guarantee
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                How do I sign up for Simple Mobile?

                Buy a Simple Mobile plan online or at participating retailers that include Best Buy, Family Dollar and Walgreens. Then it’s just a matter of activating your service online.

                Bottom line

                Simple Mobile claims to offer solid service at low prices. Still, we can’t be wholly sure. Conflicting information online about its data network will require some questions before signing up. That said, competitive pricing makes this an ideal option to explore.

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                  ShaunNovember 5, 2018

                  Could I purchase a T-Mobile midi hotspot and use a 4g LTE unlimited data sim with the mifi hotspot

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                  • finder Customer Care
                    johnbasanesNovember 5, 2018Staff

                    Hi Shaun,

                    Thank you for visiting finder.

                    You may be able to purchase a T-Mobile plan by visiting this link and clicking on the “Go to site” to be routed to T-Mobile. Hope this helps!

                    Cheers,
                    Reggie

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                  ??helpJune 29, 2018

                  Will a straight talk phone work with a simple mobile sims card ?

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                    joelmarceloJune 30, 2018

                    Hi there,

                    Thanks for leaving a question in finder.

                    You can use a Simple Mobile sim card in any factory unlocked phone. As long as your phone is factory unlocked, Simple Mobile sim card will work. Please send us a message if you need anything else.

                    Cheers,
                    Joel

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                  HorstApril 26, 2018

                  I have a Simple Mobile number. How can I activate international roaming?

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                  • finder Customer Care
                    RichApril 26, 2018Staff

                    Hi Horst.

                    Simple mobile international roaming is available only in Mexico. If you are travelling between the US and Mexico, you need to turn off your phone and turn it back on in order to update your roaming capabilities. You must Turn ON the Data Roaming option on your phone. To do this, go to the Cellular or Mobile Network menu found in your phone “Settings”

                    I hope i have answered your question.

                    Regards,

                    Rich

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                    AleJuly 12, 2018

                    So you should turn roaming on before turning the phone off or turn roaming on after phone has restarted.

                    Reply
                  • finder Customer Care
                    JoshuaJuly 18, 2018Staff

                    Hi Ale,

                    Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)

                    The roaming capabilities of your phone should automatically be activated. You can turn roaming on after your phone has restarted. If you do not have roaming activated, please directly get in touch with Simple Mobile.

                    I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.

                    Have a wonderful day!

                    Cheers,
                    Joshua

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