5G reaches 200 million US connections milestone. 5G continues its rollout across the United States, and the implications for consumers are increasingly clear: faster speeds, better coverage, and — most importantly for your wallet — more competition among carriers.
As 5G becomes truly ubiquitous, the advantage the big three had in "being first" is fading. MVNOs now access the same 5G infrastructure at a fraction of the price. You no longer need to pay Verizon or AT&T's premium prices to get premium 5G coverage.
What does this mean practically? If you have a 5G-capable phone and you're paying more than $35/month for service, you're almost certainly overpaying. Here's why:
Mint Mobile ($30/mo) and Tello ($25/mo) access T-Mobile's nationwide mid-band 5G — consistently rated the fastest and most widespread 5G network in the country. Visible ($25/mo) uses Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband in cities and nationwide 5G everywhere else.
The 5G era was supposed to come with premium prices. Instead, it's becoming the reason MVNO prices keep falling. Take advantage of it.