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What this means is that in times of peak traffic, MVNOs will often have their data speeds slowed down as the main network operator (like T-Mobile) prioritizes its own customer's data speeds. However, the main issue is around a lack of prioritization. As these smaller networks are using their networks, they are getting the same speeds, coverage, and connections of the main providers. Overall, there are very few differences between an MVNO and one of the main best phone carriers. However, T-Mobile actually has quite a few MVNOs, these include: It is one of the cheapest carriers around and has a wide variety of flexible prepaid plans. The T-Mobile MVNO that will stand out most is Mint Mobile. (Boost is also in the process of moving coverage over to AT&T's network.) Boost, now spun off to Dish, has migrated to T-Mobile's network, with plans to eventually launch its own nationwide coverage. Like T-Mobile, Sprint had a number of MVNOs including the popular Boost Mobile. This is because T-Mobile merged with Sprint in 2020, another big carrier, to form one company. T-Mobile has the largest collection of MVNOs. However, this lack of their own network means they can offer better cheap cell phone plans, bringing the costs down significantly. For example, T-Mobile customers will always be prioritized at peak times but with Mint Mobile, an MVNO that uses T-Mobile's network, customers can see their speeds slowed at peak times. While MVNOs receive the same speeds, connections and overall benefits, they don't always get the same priority on their parent networks. If you buy an optimized phone from the carrier - typically one of Google's Pixel devices - you can seamlessly switch between networks for the best connection. In the case of Google Fi, Google's wireless service, the services uses a combination of networks run by US Cellular and T-Mobile (and what's left of Sprint). In these cases, you'll likely be signed up to the network with the best speeds where you live. For example, Straight Talk uses Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T. Some MVNOs will use multiple networks for their signal with a lot of them relying on a combination. Best for Comcast customers: Xfinity Mobile