Unlimited data for just $30/month
- Broad 4G and 5G coverage via AT&T
- Variety of data plan options
Editor's note: Reach Mobile is transitioning to Nu Mobile, and all Reach plans are currently available to existing customers only. If you already have a Reach Mobile plan, you'll still get service. New customers can sign up with Nu Mobile.
Reach Mobile is an MVNO that runs on AT&T's excellent nationwide network. Plan options fit every type of phone user, ranging from 2GB to unlimited—all for under $50/month per line.
We think Reach Mobile is a good option for users on a budget that want a no-frills phone plan while maintaining excellent coverage. They're especially great for low-data users who want to pay for only the data they actually use. Let's get into our full review below.
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XFINITY Mobile
Mobile Select Plan
$0.00/mo
(for the first year of service) <br>Regular rate of $30/mo. thereafter
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Astound Mobile
Unlimited Data Plan
$0.00/mo
+ $14.99 Upfront
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TextNow
Free Flex Plan
$0.00/mo
+ $4.99 Upfront
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MobileX
Build Your Own Plan
$1.98/mo
Platform fee
+ $9.88 Upfront
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MobileX
Need A Hand Plan
$3.48/mo
+ $9.88 Upfront
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Twigby Mobile
Unlimited Talk, Text and 2GB Data
$5.00/mo
for the first 3 months then $15.00/month
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Twigby Mobile
Unlimited Talk & Text
$5.00/mo
for the first 3 months then $10.00/month
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MobileX
3GB 3-month Plan
$6.99/mo
$20.97 upfront payment for 3 months <br> (equals to $6.99/month)
+ $9.88 Upfront
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Good2Go Mobile
1GB Data 6-Month Plan Unlimited Talk & Text
$7.00/mo
$42.00 advance payment for 6 months (equals to $7.00/month).
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Lyca Mobile
$33 High Data Plan
$7.50/mo
Pay $7.50/month for the first 6 months<br>Regular rate is $33/month
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Is Reach Mobile for you? Pros and cons
If you want a wallet-friendly plan with reliable 4G coverage, Reach Mobile's prepaid plans are a good choice.
What we love
- Broad 4G coverage
- Super affordable + variety of data options
- Mobile hotspot included with all plans
What could be improved
- Data deprioritization anytime on most plans
- No included Mexico/Canada privileges
- Rural 4G LTE coverage lacking
- Cheaper unlimited options elsewhere
80/100
Reach Mobile phone plans
Reach Mobile sells five core plans, all of which include unlimited talk and text plus mobile hotspot capabilities. You can choose from an itsy-bitsy 2GB of data (perfect if you only use your phone's internet sparingly) all the way up to an unlimited option, though your speeds will slow down once you hit 25GB in a month.
Reach Mobile plans
| Plan | Talk & text | High-speed data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| By the Gig | Unlimited | 1GB | $15/month |
| Essentials | Unlimited | 5GB | $25/month |
| Unlimited | Unlimited | Up to 30GB, then 3G speeds | $30/month |
| Unlimited+ | Unlimited | Up to 50GB, then 3G speeds | $40/month |
What we like: Affordable prices
When it comes to budget, Reach Mobile has something for everyone. With plans starting as low as just $20/month, you have options to stay connected without breaking the bank. Plus, WhistleOut brings you an exclusive deal: for your first 3 months, you can save $5/month on any plan. That means you can get a phone plan for less than your weekly take-out budget.
What we like: Variety of plan options
While we appreciate carriers that take the minimalist, "unlimited-only" approach (looking at you, Visible), people's cell phone habits often aren't viable with a one-size-fits-all solution. Reach's multiple data options give you the ability to pay for the right amount of data that matches your personal habits—and not a penny more. For those that appreciate the buffer an unlimited plan provides, Reach offers that, too.
What could be improved: Throttled speeds
Like many limited-data prepaid plans, the majority of Reach Mobile's phone plans can be deprioritized at any time. This means that at any point (but typically during periods of peak network congestion), Reach's customers' data speeds can be slowed down in favor of T-Mobile's customers... and if that happens, they'll slow all the way down to 3G speeds. The carrier's two unlimited plans offer guaranteed buckets of high-speed data—30GB and 50GB, respectively, often called "priority" or "premium" data—before this throttling can kick in.
What could be improved: No perks
With many MVNO carriers now offering perks that rival the major carriers' premium options, Reach's lack of any sort of extra incentives leaves it at a disadvantage. Boost Mobile, US Mobile, and Metro by T-Mobile are a few examples of prepaid carriers that offer some form of digital service included with their unlimited plans.
Reach Mobile coverage
One of the upsides of going with Reach Mobile is the great coverage it gives you access to. Reach operates on AT&T's national 4G LTE network and 5G networks, each of which sits squarely in the middle in terms of nationwide performance.
- #1: Verizon:
- 70% 4G coverage
- 12% 5G coverage
- #2: AT&T:
- 68% 4G coverage
- 29% 5G coverage
- #3: T-Mobile:
- 62% 4G coverage
- 53% 5G coverage
Take a look at AT&T's coverage map below for a better idea of just how broad its (and therefore Reach's) coverage is.
For more on the performance of the AT&T network, check out our guide to AT&T's coverage map.
Reach Mobile: My firsthand experience
I had the chance to test-drive Reach Mobile's service myself. Here are my impressions.
What was Reach Mobile's sign-up process like?
Couldn't have been more painless. The website makes it easy to select your plan, check your phone's compatibility, and order a SIM card. The auto emails tracking the arrival of my kit were excellent as well. They even included a personalized note with it!
How was Reach Mobile's phone set-up?
Setting up with Reach Mobile was straightforward. I simply downloaded the Reach Mobile app, clicked through to activate, and popped in the SIM. I was up and running within—no joke—5 minutes.
Incidentally, the Reach Mobile app is exceedingly user-friendly, allowing you to monitor your monthly usage and see what kind of impact your service is having.
How satisfied are you with your plan features?
Features-wise, these plans are pretty stripped down—no Mexico and Canada roaming, international calling privileges, etc.—though you can apply your data to a hotspot. On the other hand, you get great network coverage and the knowledge that you're doing something good for others.
How would you rate the coverage?
5/5. Talk, text, and data worked perfectly wherever I went. (I'm in Southern California.)
What kind of user would you recommend Reach Mobile for?
I'd recommend Reach Mobile's service to lower-data users or those that want a no-frills unlimited plan on a great network.
Reach Mobile vs. competitors
Now that we've established the highs and lows of Reach Mobile's service, let's see how it stacks up against the competition. First up: its major network carrier, T-Mobile.
Reach vs. AT&T
| Reach Mobile | AT&T | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE coverage speed | ||
| 5G access | ||
| Deprioritization | ||
| Price | ||
| Unlimited data | ||
| Hotspot | ||
| Entertainment perks | ||
It's likely no surprise that AT&T would win out over Reach on a number of factors. AT&T's customers are unlikely to be deprioritized (and those on the Unlimited Premium PL plan are guaranteed to never be slowed down), and the major carrier offers international perks and roaming benefits. That said, neither Reach nor T-Mobile offer any entertainment perks, and AT&T's base-level Unlimited Starter SL plan is still $25.99/month more than Reach's most expensive unlimited plan ($65.99 vs. $40, respectively). So, for ballers on a budget, Reach is still the way to go.
Reach Mobile vs. other MVNOs
A much fairer comparison is looking at how Reach Mobile compares to other smaller prepaid carriers. Some of the most popular include Visible, Mint Mobile, and US Mobile, all of which offer unlimited plans themselves. Let's see how these plans stack up.
Reach Unlimited plan vs. MVNOs
| Reach Mobile | Visible |
Mint Mobile | US Mobile |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G access | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Deprioritization threshold | Unlimited plan: After 30GB Unlimited+ plan: After 50GB |
$25 plan: Anytime $35 plan: None $45 plan: None |
After 50GB | Starter plan: After 70GB Premium plan: After 100GB |
| Hotspot | Up to plan data limit | Unlimited (5Mbps, 10Mbps, 15Mbps speeds) | 20GB | Starter plan: 10GB Premium plan: 50GB |
| Perks | None | None | None | Choice of entertainment perks (3+ lines) Premium plan: 20GB international data |
Reach vs. Visible
The two dominant prepaid carriers in the market right now are Visible and Mint Mobile—and Visible's unlimited options are slightly more competitive. Their base-level $25 unlimited plan offers unparalleled 4G LTE service aboard Verizon's nation-leading network for $5/month cheaper than Reach's base-level unlimited plan, with taxes and fees included in that cost, too. It doesn't guarantee an allotment of high-speed data; rather, your speeds will be at full 4G or 5G all month unless the network gets overwhelmed, after which you could be slowed in favor of Verizon customers (this is called "deprioritization").
While Reach's $30 price tag does not include those extra fees (so your total cost will be above their advertised price), it does offer 30GB of guaranteed high-speed data before throttling your speeds. Just note that after 30GB, your speeds aboslutely will be slowed, whereas with Visible, it's just a possibility of a slowdown. You also get a set 5GB high-speed hotspot allotment with Reach with a hard cap; with Visible, you get unlimited hotspot access, but at slower 5Mbps speeds.
Visible's mid- and top-tier $35/month and $45/month plans offer unlimited premium data, which is the more than Reach's top-tier Unlimited+ option but for $5/month more. But remember that Reach doesn't include taxes or fees in that price. Overall, Visible is the winner here.
- 30-50GB premium data
- Guaranteed high-speed hotspot
- Cheaper premium plan than Visible
- Taxes and fees not included
- Best 4G LTE coverage
- Taxes and fees included in price
- Two cheap unlimited options
- Slow hotspot speeds
Reach Mobile vs. Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile offers a single unlimited plan, coming in at $30/month and matching the price of Reach's base Unlimited plan. Also like Reach, taxes and fees are NOT included in that price. Mint operates on T-Mobile's network, so you'll get the best 5G coverage in the nation while possibly sacrificing on 4G LTE coverage if you're in a rural area. Reach, on the other hand, offers more broadly accessible 4G coverage but less broad 5G access.
Mint's plan features 50GB of premium data—20GB more than Reach's base Unlimited plan, and the same as its premium Unlimited+ plan. It also provides a 20GB hotspot allowance, beating Reach's 5GB and Unlimited+ plan limts. In this regard, Mint's Unlimited plan provides the most value for the price.
The bigger difference—and where Reach has a leg up—is how Mint structures its plans. Rather than paying a month at a time, you must prepay for 3, 6, or 12 months of your plan in advance, which is quite the upfront hit to your wallet. So if you pay for a 3-month plan, you will pay $90 up-front. However, as an introductory offer, Mint offers their Unlimited plan for just $15/month if you opt for the 12-month option. With Reach, on the other hand, what you see is what you get—no complicated multi-month packages or changing rates.
Mint gets the very slight edge for its generally higher data allowances for the same base-plan price, but Reach makes a strong case for itself in this battle.
- 30-50GB premium data
- 5-10GB hotspot
- Solid 4G coverage
- Taxes and fees not included
- 50GB premium data
- 20GB hotspot
- Best 5G coverage
- Must prepay multiple months
Reach vs. US Mobile
US Mobile is making a huge name for itself in the prepaid world, and with good reason—it offers a slew of limited data mix-and-match plans as well as top-tier unlimited options that compete with the best plans from Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Uniquely, US Mobile piggybacks off of all three major U.S. networks.
US Mobile offers two unlimited plans compared to Reach's single option—and they are extremely attractive choices (in fact, they're some of the best phone plans on the market). The Unlimited Starter plan is just $25/month with 70GB of premium data and a 10GB mobile hotspot. Unlimited Premium ups the ante to a whopping 100GB of premium data, 50GB of hotspot data, and a variety of free entertainment subscriptions when you bundle 3 or more lines together such as Netflix, Apple TV+, and the Disney bundle. Plus, it throws in 20GB of international data in 180 countries around the world for good measure. All of this for the same price as Reach's bare-bones unlimited plan... it's not really a fair fight.
- 30-50GB premium data
- Guaranteed high-speed hotspot
- Solid 4G coverage
- Taxes and fees not included
- Covered by all three networks
- Bevy of perks for family plans
- Massive 100GB premium data allowance
- No hotspot on Unlimited Basic
Reach Mobile family plans
Reach doesn't offer family plans in the traditional sense. You can bundle up to 6 lines together into a single account, and you can mix and match plans for each line, but you won't get a discount for each line that you add—which is often the main draw of a family cell phone plan.
Reach Mobile cell phones
Reach offers a moderate selection of devices, mostly older-model Android phones from manufacturers like Nokia, Alcatel, Motorola, and Samsung. Every now and again, you'll be able to snag a current model year phone, and when you see one, jump on it fast—it's likely to be snatched up before you can click "add to cart"!
Reach typically doesn't offer iPhones, so if you're an Apple aficionado, your best bet is to bring your own device with you when you switch to Reach.
Bringing your own device to Reach
Bringing your own phone to Reach is easy, as long as your phone is unlocked and your device is compatible with Reach's (read: T-Mobile's) network. You can check using Reach Mobile's compatibility checker—you'll need to know your phone's IMEI number.
Then to switch to Reach Mobile and bring your own phone, simply pick your plan, purchase a Reach SIM, and wait for it to arrive. You'll receive set-up and activation instructions when you check out.
Recap: Is Reach Mobile right for you?
All in all, Reach Mobile is a solid choice if you're leaning toward a limited-data plan rather than an unlimited one. You can switch up your data plan at any time, too, to dial in exactly what plan is most appropriate for your needs. And having the backing of AT&T's nationwide network is a solid plus.
If you're looking for unlimited data, we think other carriers like U.S. Mobile or Visible provide a bit more value for the price.
Check out Reach Mobile's plans to find the right one for your family.
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XFINITY Mobile
Mobile Select Plan
$0.00/mo
(for the first year of service) <br>Regular rate of $30/mo. thereafter
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Astound Mobile
Unlimited Data Plan
$0.00/mo
+ $14.99 Upfront
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TextNow
Free Flex Plan
$0.00/mo
+ $4.99 Upfront
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MobileX
Build Your Own Plan
$1.98/mo
Platform fee
+ $9.88 Upfront
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MobileX
Need A Hand Plan
$3.48/mo
+ $9.88 Upfront
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Twigby Mobile
Unlimited Talk, Text and 2GB Data
$5.00/mo
for the first 3 months then $15.00/month
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Twigby Mobile
Unlimited Talk & Text
$5.00/mo
for the first 3 months then $10.00/month
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MobileX
3GB 3-month Plan
$6.99/mo
$20.97 upfront payment for 3 months <br> (equals to $6.99/month)
+ $9.88 Upfront
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Good2Go Mobile
1GB Data 6-Month Plan Unlimited Talk & Text
$7.00/mo
$42.00 advance payment for 6 months (equals to $7.00/month).
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Lyca Mobile
$33 High Data Plan
$7.50/mo
Pay $7.50/month for the first 6 months<br>Regular rate is $33/month
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Methodology
Our team of mobile experts took data from proprietary research and user feedback to evaluate Reach Mobile according to price, plan features, perks, coverage, and phone options. We compared Reach not only to its parent carrier AT&T, but to fellow MVNOs like Mint Mobile, Visible, and US Mobile.
Reach Mobile: Frequently asked questions
What network does Reach Mobile use?
Reach Mobile uses AT&T's network to provide 4G LTE and 5G service.
Does Reach Mobile have eSIM?
No, Reach Mobile does not offer eSIM at this time.
Does Reach Mobile sell phones?
Yes, Reach Mobile sells a selection of Android phones. You can also bring your own phone to Reach's network, as long as it is unlocked and compatible.
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