Gen Mobile review
Pros
Good plan selection
Very affordable pricing
Free unlimited domestic and international texting
15-days free texting if late on bill
Cons
No plans for heavy data users
No international roaming
Gen Mobile is an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), which means that they are a cell phone carrier that is powered by the national T-Mobile network. Gen Mobile offers a variety of cheap prepaid plans to suit most needs.
Powered by the T-Mobile network, they provide access to the same network you're used to, but at half the price.
How does Gen Mobile work?
Gen Mobile is a low cost carrier that offers cheap prepaid cell phone plans to suit almost all your needs.
They are powered by the T-Mobile network and are able to offer cheap cell phone plans as they don't have the same cost as the big wireless companies.
Gen Mobile plans & prices
| Gen Mobile Talk & Text | $10/mo |
| Gen Mobile 1GB | $15/mo |
| Gen Mobile 2GB | $20/mo |
| Gen Mobile 3GB | $25/mo |
| Gen Mobile 5GB | $30/mo |
Gen Mobile unlimited talk & text plan
- Minutes
- Unlimited
- Texts
- Unlimited
- Data
- 0 GB
- Price
- $10/mo** Buy 1 month get 1 month free
Gen Mobile unlimited talk & text includes unlimited mins, unlimited texts and 0GB data for only $10 per month. Gen Mobile prepaid phone plans offer wireless coverage on the T-Mobile 4G LTE and 5G network.
Gen Mobile 1GB data plan
- Minutes
- Unlimited
- Texts
- Unlimited
- Data
- 1 GB
- Price
- $15/mo** Buy 1 month get 1 month free
Gen Mobile 1GB data includes unlimited mins, unlimited texts and 1GB data for only $15 per month. Gen Mobile prepaid phone plans offer wireless coverage on the T-Mobile 4G LTE and 5G network.
Gen Mobile 2GB data plan
- Minutes
- Unlimited
- Texts
- Unlimited
- Data
- 2 GB
- Price
- $20/mo** Buy 1 month get 1 month free
Gen Mobile 2GB data includes unlimited mins, unlimited texts and 2GB data for only $20 per month. Gen Mobile prepaid phone plans offer wireless coverage on the T-Mobile 4G LTE and 5G network.
Gen Mobile 3GB data plan
- Minutes
- Unlimited
- Texts
- Unlimited
- Data
- 3 GB
- Price
- $25/mo** Buy 1 month get 1 month free
Gen Mobile 3GB data includes unlimited mins, unlimited texts and 3GB data for only $25 per month. Gen Mobile prepaid phone plans offer wireless coverage on the T-Mobile 4G LTE and 5G network.
Gen Mobile 5GB data plan
- Minutes
- Unlimited
- Texts
- Unlimited
- Data
- 5 GB
- Price
- $30/mo** Buy 1 month get 1 month free
Gen Mobile 5GB data includes unlimited mins, unlimited texts and 5GB data for only $30 per month. Gen Mobile prepaid phone plans offer wireless coverage on the T-Mobile 4G LTE and 5G network.
T-Mobile vs Gen Mobile Plan Comparison
Keep your T-Mobile phone, number & coverage: Save $540 per year
| Carrier | Network Coverage | 4G/5G Data | Price | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | T-Mobile 4G & 5G | Unltd* | $70/mo | $840/yr |
| Gen Mobile | T-Mobile 4G & 5G | 3GB | $25/mo | $300/yr |
| *Don't waste money on unlimited data - Avg. data usage is only 3-5GB | Savings | $45/mo | $540/yr | |
What network does Gen Mobile use?
Gen Mobile is powered by T-Mobile 4G LTE network. Because T-Mobile offer customers 5G where available, it's something Gen Mobile customers can enjoy too.
Network coverage ratings
| NETWORK | ROOTMETRICS | OPENSIGNAL | OOKLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon network | 95 | 9.8 | 74% |
| AT&T network | 93 | 9.5 | 80% |
| T-Mobile network | 87 | 88 | 79% |
Sources: RootMetrics, OpenSignal, and Ookla.
Gen Mobile features
| Network | T-Mobile |
| Data Speed | 5G & 4G LTE |
| 3G Network | GSM |
| Mobile Hotspot | |
| Bring Your Phone | |
| Keep Your Number | |
| Credit Check | |
| Customer Service | Mon-Fri 9am-6pm |
| Money Back Guarantee | Yes - 7 days |
| 5G | |
| Prepaid | No - prepaid |
| Taxes/fees included | |
| VoLTE | |
| WiFi Calling | |
| Visual Voicemail | |
| Multi-line Discounts | |
| Multi-month Discounts | |
| International Calls | Yes - 101 countries |
| International Roaming |
Gen Mobile phone deals
| Phone | Storage | Network | Condition | Price |
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Is Gen Mobile good?
Yes, Gen Mobile has consistently better customer service than Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.
| CARRIER | TRUSTPILOT USER RATING |
|---|---|
| Gen Mobile | 3.4 |
| T-Mobile | 1.5 |
| Verizon | 1.9 |
| AT&T | 1.2 |
Gen Mobile FAQs
How much does Gen Mobile cost?
Gen Mobile phone plans start at only $10/mo.
Where can I buy Gen Mobile?
You can buy a Gen Mobile SIM card or Gen Mobile cell phone via their website.
Does Gen Mobile have 5G?
Yes, Gen Mobile is powered by the national T-Mobile 5G & 4G LTE wireless network.
Gen Mobile info
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | 2627 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Suite 210, Redondo Beach, California 90278 |
| Employees | Nov-50 |
| Customer service | (833) 528-1380 |
| Support | Email Support |
| Website | Gen Mobile's Website |
| Wikipedia | Gen Mobile's Wikipedia |
| Gen Mobile's Facebook | |
| Gen Mobile's Twitter |
