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Best prepaid wireless for frequent users
Pros: Low-priced unlimited monthly service, large selection of calling features, good choice of phones, access to Sprint's walkie-talkie service.
Cons: Pricey phones, patchy network.
not avail.Monthly unlimited (Daily Chat & Text, Minute Pay As You Go also available)90 daysN/AYesUnlimitedYesUnlimitedLong-distance rates applyUnlimitedYesYesNoYesSprintLimited nationwideNo -
Best prepaid wireless for occasional usePros: Above-average customer service, prepaid smartphones available, minutes don't expire for 90 days.Cons: Expensive on a per-minute basis, spotty coverage in some areas.
not avail.Pay By the Day, Pay As You Go, Sidekick90 days to one yearAvailable with Pay By the Day and Pay As You Go plansYes, with Pay By the Day plan10 cents to send, 50 cents to receive; unlimited for $1 per day with Sidekick planYesUnlimited for $1 per day with Sidekick planLong-distance rates apply25 centsYesYesNoYesT-MobileLimited nationwideNone with Pay As You Go plan; $1 with Pay By the Day plan -
Best basic prepaid wirelessPros: Good call quality, wide variety of plan/minute options, affordable plans and phones.Cons: Mixed reviews for customer service, limited handset choice.
not avail.Annual, Monthly, Pay As You Go30 days to one yearAvailableNoU.S. messages only; rates varyYesVaries82 countries included (airtime only, no additional charge)Rates varyYesYesCharged double (1-minute call deducts 2 minutes airtime)YesVariousLimited nationwideNo -
Best as an emergency phonePros: Low price per minute, above-average customer service, 90,000 retail locations nationwide, minutes don't expire for a year.Cons: No free nights or free weekend calling.
not avail.Pay As You Go (annual plan)One yearAvailableNo10 cents to send, 50 cents to receiveYesN/ALong-distance rates apply25 centsYesYesNoYesT-MobileLimited nationwideNo
