Best Cell Phone Service in New York, NY

Best cell phone providers in New York in 2021

Searching for the best cell phone carrier in New York doesn't need to be confusing and stressful. At MoneySavingPro we like to make things clear, simple and most importantly save you money.

There's a range of great cell phone carriers in New York to choose from and the best will depend on a number of factors.

Keep reading to find out more about selecting the right cell phone carrier for you.

Table of Contents

• Best cell phone coverage in New York

• Best cell phone plans in New York

• Phone plans available in New York

• Compare New York cell phone providers

• New York cell phone carriers FAQs

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Best cell phone coverage in New York

MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) are powered by the three major US networks, Verizon, T-Mobile,and AT&T.

Sources: RootMetrics, OpenSignal, and Ookla.

Best cell phone plans in New York

With such a variety of features available, finding the best cell phone plan is personal to you.

MVNOs provide the best value cell phone plans in New York, offering the lowest prices suitable for everyone. These low cost carriers run on the main US networks, but their plans can save you up to $600 a year.

With carriers like Tello, Mint Mobile, and Ting you'll find customizable plans, have access to the same quality coverage, and all of the same features so you can find your perfect fit.

Best T-Mobile plan in New York

Tello

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Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

Data

1 GB

Price

$10/mo

Editors Take

5 / 5

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Plans

Plan	Minutes	Texts	Data	Price
Tello Unlimited Talk & Text	Unlimited	Unlimited	0GB	$8
Tello 1GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	1GB	$10
Tello 2GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	2GB	$14
Tello 4GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	4GB	$19
Tello 6GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	6GB	$24
Tello 8GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	8GB	$29
Tello Unlimited Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	$39

Features

Carrier Features	Tello
Networks:	T-Mobile
Data Speed:	4G LTE, 5G
3G Network:	GSM
Mobile Hotspot:
Bring Your Phone:
Keep Your Number:
Contract:
Credit Check:
Customer Service:	24/7
Money Back Guarantee:	Yes - 3 days

Carrier Features	Tello
5G:
Prepaid:
Taxes/fees included:
VoLTE:
WiFi Calling:
Visual Voicemail:
Multi-line Discounts:
Multi-month Discounts:
International Calls:	Yes - Includes Mexico, Canada & China
International Roaming:

Benefits

Pros

• 24/7 customer support

• No contracts

• Budget friendly family plans

Cons

• No roaming

• Coverage in rural areas

Benefits

• Service on the nationwide T-Mobile network

• Money-back guarantee on phones (no refunds on plans)

• Prepaid - no contract, credit check, or activation fee

• Bring your own phone or choose from a modest selection of new or refurbished devices

• Keep your current phone number

• Use of your plan data as a mobile hotspot through your phone is allowed

• Use your minutes to call Canada, China, and Mexico

• Minutes to other countries available as add-on

• 24/7 customer service

Best Verizon plan in New York

US Mobile

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Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

Data

1 GB

Price

$12/moFree Starter Kit with code: MSPUSM

Editors Take

4.5 / 5

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Plans

Plan	Minutes	Texts	Data	Price
US Mobile Unlimited Talk & Text	Unlimited	Unlimited	0GB	$8
US Mobile 1GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	1GB	$12
US Mobile 5GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	5GB	$15
US Mobile 12GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	12GB	$20
US Mobile 18GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	18GB	$25
US Mobile 30GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	30GB	$30
US Mobile Unlimited Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	$45
Free Starter Kit with code: MSPUSM

Features

Carrier Features	US Mobile
Networks:	Verizon & T-Mobile
Data Speed:	4G LTE, 5G
3G Network:	GSM & CDMA
Mobile Hotspot:
Bring Your Phone:
Keep Your Number:
Contract:
Credit Check:
Customer Service:	24/7
Money Back Guarantee:

Carrier Features	US Mobile
5G:
Prepaid:
Taxes/fees included:
VoLTE:
WiFi Calling:
Visual Voicemail:
Multi-line Discounts:
Multi-month Discounts:
International Calls:
International Roaming:

Benefits

Pros

• Flexible, no contract plans

• 24/7 customer service

• 5G coverage available

Cons

• No international calling

• Phone selection

Benefits

• Coverage on either the T-Mobile or Verizon network

• Risk-free trial: Full refund within 14 days or before 1000 talk, text, or MB's is used

• Prepaid - no contract, credit check, or activation fee

• Bring your own GSM or CDMA phone or choose from a small selection of phones for sale

• Keep your own phone number

• Mobile hotspot use available as add-on option with unlimited data plans

• International roaming plans available with eSIMs

• Add-ons available for talk, text, and data, with rollover

• 24/7 customer support

Best AT&T plan in New York

Good2Go Mobile

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Minutes

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

Data

1 GB

Price

$7.50/mo** 50% Off for 3 Months

Editors Take

4 / 5

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Plans

Plan	Minutes	Texts	Data	Price
Good2Go Mobile 1GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	1GB	$7.50* * 50% Off for 3 Months
Good2Go Mobile 3GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	3GB	$10* * 50% Off for 3 Months
Good2Go Mobile Unlimited Talk & Text	Unlimited	Unlimited	0GB	$10
Good2Go Mobile 6GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	6GB	$15* * 50% Off for 3 Months
Good2Go Mobile 10GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	10GB	$35
Good2Go Mobile 20GB Data	Unlimited	Unlimited	20GB	$45

Features

Carrier Features	Good2Go Mobile
Networks:	AT&T & T-Mobile
Data Speed:	4G LTE, 5G
3G Network:	GSM
Mobile Hotspot:
Bring Your Phone:
Keep Your Number:
Contract:
Credit Check:
Customer Service:	24/7
Money Back Guarantee:

Carrier Features	Good2Go Mobile
5G:
Prepaid:
Taxes/fees included:
VoLTE:
WiFi Calling:
Visual Voicemail:
Multi-line Discounts:
Multi-month Discounts:
International Calls:
International Roaming:

Benefits

Pros

• 4G LTE coverage

• No contract

• No credit checks

Cons

• No unlimited data options

• No app interface

Benefits

• Coverage on the nationwide AT&T & T-Mobile networks

• Prepaid cell phone plans - no contract, credit check, or activation fee

• Bring your own phone or buy a Good2Go Mobile phone

• Mobile hotspot/tethering not supported

• International calling to over 60 countries available as affordable plan add-on; calling to other countries via add-on calling card

• Customer service available by phone 7am - 1am EST every day

Cheap cell phone service benefits

It's not just about saving money with MVNOs, they offer a number of other benefits including;

• Lower cost: without the expensive overheads of physical stores and sales staff, these low cost providers can pass on the savings to you.
• No commitment: there's no contracts, credit checks or early termination fees, so if your plan doesn't work for you anymore you can cancel or amend it.
• Keep your phone: if you don't want to upgrade to the latest handset the good news is MVNOs make it easy for you to bring your own phone and keep your number.
• Same coverage: running on one of the major US networks, you'll have access to the same nationwide coverage.
• Customizable plans: pay only for what you use with these low cost carriers. Their flexible plans give you the chance to customize it with the features you need.

Phone plans available in New York

You'll find everything you're used to from an expensive carrier and more, with a wide variety of flexible plans from MVNOs.

Prepaid phone plans

No contracts, credit checks or risk of overage charges at the end of the month. With MVNOs you pay up front for the service that you choose.

Unlimited data plans

For the heavy data user unlimited plans are cheaper with MVNOs. If you're not sure how much data you really need, you can use our free tool to estimate your data usage.

Family phone plans

Some carriers offer a further discount for each additional line added and some allow you to customize each individual plan to suit every family member.

Data only plans

You'll find plenty of data only plans with these low cost carriers. Giving you access to the internet on your wireless device even when you don't have WiFi.

Kids phone plans

Tailor a plan for your kid's first phone with the best phone plans for kids.

Senior phone plans

There's a range of cheap cell phone plans for seniors to choose from. Whether it's a basic plan for emergencies, or one with plenty of data. You'll find the perfect fit.

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How to switch to a cheaper carrier

1. Customize your plan. Whether you're looking for a truly unlimited plan, or in the market for something more basic, choose a plan to suit your cell phone needs.
2. Prepare to make the switch. Make sure your old bills are paid up and your phone is unlocked. If you're getting a new device, transferring data from one to another is simple. Even if you're going from an iPhone to Android, and vice versa.
3. Set up your new plan. Keep your current carrier account open until your number has ported over. Once you're sure your new plan is up and running, cancel your old account. If you've got a new device with your Tello plan, it should be ready to use when it arrives. If you're bringing your own phone then you'll need to follow the instructions with the new SIM card kit that Tello will send to you in the mail.

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New York cell phone carriers FAQs

Who has the best cell phone coverage in New York?

The Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile networks all provide excellent cell phone coverage in New York. Low cost carriers such as Mint Mobile, Tello, Pure Talk, and Ting offer the best value plans.

What are the best cell phone carriers in New York?

The best value carriers in New York are offered by MVNOs, such as Mint Mobile, Tello and Ting. They have prepaid cell phone phone plans ranging from $8 - $45.

Which cell phone carrier has the best coverage in my area?

Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile all offer great cell phone coverage in New York. Use our coverage checker to find the best cell phone service in your area.

What are the best cell phone deals in New York?

Low-cost carriers offer cheaper deals with plans ranging from $7 - $50. The prices vary depending on your choice of features including set data limit, international calling, and additional lines.

Recap

The best cell phone carrier in New York, NY doesn't have to come with a high ticket price.

Depending on what you want from your cell phone plan and your budget, you'll find affordable plans from a wide range of MVNOs in New York.

With a great selection of data limits and features including, international calling, mobile hotspot, and multiline discounts there's something for everyone.

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